Oxygen Not Included
| Oxygen Not Included | |
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| Studio | Klei entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei entertainment |
| Senior Developer | Johann Seidenz |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
February 15, 2017 (Early Access) July 30, 2019 (full version) |
| platform | Linux , macOS , Microsoft Windows |
| Game engine | Unity |
| genre | Building game |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Game mode | Single player |
| Current version | 420700 (Automation Innovation Pack) |
Oxygen Not Included (about "oxygen not included") is a Survival and Development game of the Canadian studio Klei Entertainment .
Gameplay
Oxygen Not Included is a simulation and survival game. At the start of the game, three colonists find themselves inside an asteroid, in which there are some caves with a breathable atmosphere. They can't remember how they got there. The colonists are trying to survive and build a sustainable improvised space colony . The player takes care of them and gives them instructions. In order to keep them alive, he must take care of their needs for food, hygiene and oxygen. Before each game, the world is procedurally generated. While the atmosphere in the starting area is breathable, others are either in a vacuum or contain non-breathable gases. Therefore the colonists must prepare properly before entering these areas. The game simulates the mixing of the gases and the equalization of pressure when a new cave is opened. This can reduce the oxygen level in existing chambers. In addition, the influence of gravity on liquids is simulated.
To build the colony, the player lets the colonists perform tasks such as digging for raw materials, growing food and making equipment. He does not control the colonists directly, but gives orders and sets priorities. For example, the player can order the construction of a power line; the colonists then collect the necessary materials, remove any existing material and finally build the pipeline. If the colonists lack the material for guidance, the task remains unfinished while the colonists move on to other work.
Development and publication
Oxygen not Included is developed and published by the indie studio Klei Entertainment . The Windows version of the game was announced on the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016 PC Gaming Show . The first public alpha version was released as Early Access on February 15, 2017 .
The first full version of the game was released on July 30, 2019.
According to chief designer Johann Seidenz, games like Dwarf Fortress , Prison Architect and The Sims influenced the design of Oxygen Not Included .
reception
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The game received mostly positive reviews. The German computer game magazine GameStar speaks of a "construction gem" with a tough learning curve.
"The colony building simulation, which is as complex as it is cute, is a feast for tinkerers and commanders who are looking for context and depth of play."
Individual evidence
- ↑ Game Updates. In: Forum Klei Entertainment. Retrieved August 3, 2019 .
- ↑ a b c d Tyler Robertson: PAX: Klei's Oxygen Not Included is Incredibly Complicated and Awesome. In: Hardcore Gamer . September 11, 2016, accessed on September 12, 2016 .
- ^ Oli Welsh: The amazing Klei's next game is Oxygen Not Included. In: Eurogamer . Gamer Network , June 13, 2016, accessed September 12, 2016 .
- ↑ a b Oxygen Not Included Pre-Release Alpha - Available Now! In: Klei Entertainment . February 15, 2017, accessed February 20, 2017 .
- ↑ a b Marcel Kleffmann: Test: Oxygen Not Included - Complex construction tinkering. In: 4Players . August 9, 2019, accessed July 8, 2020 .
- ↑ a b Gloria H. Manderfeld: Oxygen Not Included in the test: Cuddly exploiters. In: GameStar . January 10, 2020, accessed July 8, 2020 .
- ↑ a b Oxygen Not Included for PC Reviews. Based on 4 reviews. In: Metacritic . Retrieved July 8, 2020 .