Kenshi
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Kenshi Summary
Pros
- Vast open world with distinct biomes and complex faction politics, no restrictive main quest
- Skill-through-use progression enables genuinely unique strategies, including the legendary "train by getting beaten"
- Emergent storytelling at a level rarely matched — every playthrough produces a different narrative
- Art direction shows real vision despite dated engine tech
- Massive modding community with an unusually detailed fan-made wiki
- Content-to-price ratio is exceptional, especially at the -60% sale
Cons
- Almost no real tutorial, learning curve is steep and can frustrate for the first 3-5 hours
- Custom engine struggles with performance in large bases or multi-unit combat
- Animation, character models, and combat visuals are visibly outdated
- Dense UI with important info hidden in submenus
- Combat AI and pathfinding cause frustration, especially in tight terrain
- Faction and diplomatic systems feel undercooked relative to the world they describe
- Not for players who need clearly-designed progression signals
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