When comparing Pandora: First Contact vs Rymdkapsel, the Slant community recommends Rymdkapsel for most people. In the question“What are the best singleplayer games on Steam?” Rymdkapsel is ranked 132nd while Pandora: First Contact is ranked 160th. The most important reason people chose Rymdkapsel is:
There is included in the game a "Zen" mode where users can play with no enemies in the levels, which makes for a more easy going and relaxing experience.
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Pros
Pro Upgrading is done well
Upgrading ones units and operations is quite fun and intelligently done. As new equipment is developed the user has the choice to bring their units in, in order to equip them with the new equipment. Not only is this intuitive but it adds to the strategy of the game as the player must decide who and what are worth upgrading.
Pro "Zen" mode
There is included in the game a "Zen" mode where users can play with no enemies in the levels, which makes for a more easy going and relaxing experience.
Pro Unique base building mechanic
You build out your base by attaching tetronimo shaped rooms. It's a unique kind of constraint that is rarely seen in base building games.
Cons
Con Gameplay is too simple
Short of being a constant aggressor there is really no worthwhile way to win battles. While there are a few different victory conditions non of them really amount to anything as they will not be achieved unless dominating with ones military in the first place.
Con Gameplay novelty doesn't last for that long
The game only has enough mechanics to really last a few hours, and after a few levels it's done. There is no infinite mode.