I'm getting closer to the point of trying this game out again. I appreciate what they've done to make it more appealing in recent updates. This may not be the best place to ask, but for those who still play, what are your current thoughts on the base building aspect? That always really appealed to me.
Base building is well done. but it also depends on what mode you're playing.
You have a mode with unlimited material and you can build up to the max the engine can hold and you can create impressive things.
The regular mode however is the same but harder , depending on where you are in the galaxy , some of those quests ( yes quests ) to unlock the requirements to build more can be Very very tricky ...
But it's without a doubt a very great way to spend time and be proud how what you've built.
The base building aspect was great , it just needed more things to build ( maybe that's coming ? ) the good thing is that you can recycle material should you find a better planet. and that too is great.
In short the base building was great but needed a little bit more things to bluid , but that might be adressed.
Freight customisation however is a game changer. The whole dynamic of exploration IS changed and that make moving around much more entertaining
Of which none of that changes the way you play the game. Making the game harder also does not solve the many issues it still has.
You didn't play the game after the foundation update then.
The game flow changed in subtle ways for the better that's undeniable. If you don't care about those changes , then you don't care about games about exploration and travel