Outpost:Haven

this game pleases me immensely

Thank you so much for the great review.

Not scary, you really didn't jump first time one of those red eye guys popped up ? I must admit the toaster popping always makes me jump so maybe I have a low threshold.

[Hi Squize! Thanks for commenting. I liked the game a lot, but for jump scares to work on me things have to be right in my face, and because the game was top-down and so small, I didn't ever really feel threatened or afraid. (Also, the red eye guys always seemed to pop up at a comfortable distance in the shadows and then hold position 'til I got close, so I always knew they were coming.) I think that for me personally, if the game had been first person or a closer side-scroller so I felt closer to the action, I probably might have been scared a few times. As it is, I still liked the game even if it didn't spook me. :) -Dora]

I enjoy the atmosphere provided by the sound and the detailed environment, but I have some issues with the game play.
Maybe it's just me, but the character moves so slowly that it's impossible to run away from enemies. So the only way to defeat those bugs is to stand at a safe distance and blast them before they reach you-ergo not much skill involved.
I was wondering if an upgrade would make the guy move faster but I couldn't make it that far since I kept being chewed up.

I'm really enjoying it, but I seem to be stuck on the level where you have to deactivate the lasers to gain access to the mainframe (with the security turrets). I got into the mainframe, but and it says that I'm done, but when I return to the lift I don't go anywhere. I've been all over the area map (eventually getting a game over because I am not the BEST at avoiding turrets) and could NOT find another lift anywhere. Am I missing something? I must be, right?

A problem I had was the game never pauses when you automatically go to read a story log file in the game (died trying desperately to close the PDA).

hothotpot,
I didn't make it that far but if the story line makes any sense-and it looks like it does-you must be missing another lift. I found a log file explaining that you couldn't use the same elevator to go to a different level, for containment purpose.
I would put this in a spoiler just in case, but I don't know how to...

hothotpot: you gotta go past the mainframe, there will be another lift past some more obstacles there. To get a better idea of the overall map, you can check the floor plan on the PDA when it's available.

catnip: I played it through and there are no upgrades for the character, only for the weapons. I agree that the guy is a bit on the slow side, especially compared to the baddies. A 'sprint' option could've been useful.

It's a really nice game though, thanks for writing about it, Dora! :-) Game design is well-thought out, the story is decent and the art is gorgeous.

There was only one place where I believe the artful display hindered gameplay: weapon selection. When you bring up the screen, the weapon choices come up one after another, each taking its sweet time with its animation. Though this keeps up the space-marine feel, the slowness breaks the fast-paced battle experience. I found myself avoiding switching weapons unless very necessary, for this very reason.

I also found a bug: purchased weapons don't carry over in swarm mode, which they supposed to, according to the achievements. Speaking of which, I feel the 'challenges' are bloated, rewarding just about every action except walking. Less is more.

Finally a bit about the last level:

@SiamJai:

I see. I've replayed the level,

Thanks Nickyh!

Also, I found part of an easter egg puzzle:

Siamjai
You have to bring the soccer ball in lvl 5 to the start life, where you first came out
and the 1st easter egg is in a bathroom

SiamJai
for the 5th level football

Got it, thanks guys! :-)

Thanks for the help, guys, I eventually figured it out after looking at the level map and then felt like a dolt.

Anyone have any idea on what all the Easter eggs are? I'm at a loss.

Thanks for the help, guys, I eventually figured it out after looking at the level map and then felt like a dolt.

Anyone have any idea on what all the Easter eggs are? I'm at a loss.

Another easter egg is on level 2.

Has anyone watched the film plan 9 in the game i thought it was cool it gives you a feeling like in the game espeacially if you watsch at night.