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: The tech tree is massive. You constantly feel like you are just one upgrade away from becoming significantly more powerful. Check for "false positives" in the comments of
: This is an extremely outdated version. The game has since left Early Access and is currently on version 1.4+ . Using a v0.6 build means you are missing years of content updates, bug fixes, and the ending of the game. : The tech tree is massive
If you want to experience the game, the modern version is vastly superior in terms of performance and content. The early v0.6 builds were essentially a "proof of concept" compared to the full release.
If you are looking for a review of the game content corresponding to that version (which is an early-access build from 2021), here is the consensus:
: Highly addictive. You spend 90% of your time breaking objects (fences, chairs, walls) to gather materials to upgrade your gear so you can break bigger objects.