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❤ Drilling Celestial Bodies

At the heart of the experience, players take control of a drilling rig and burrow through the cores of comets, moons, planets, and gas giants. The act of drilling itself forms the core gameplay loop. Players must skillfully maneuver the drill to reach the target core, avoiding hazards like dangerous creatures and environmental threats such as extreme temperatures or radiation.

❤ Relentless Progression

An extensive upgrading system drives the gameplay forward. Players can improve nearly every aspect of their mining operation - upgrading the drill's power, speed, durability, and elemental resistances; leveling up individual crew members to unlock new abilities; expanding and improving the mining headquarters; and even upgrading the materials and resources gathered through drilling. Continually enhancing one's capabilities is essential for accessing more challenging and valuable celestial bodies.

❤ Exploration and Discovery

Beyond the core drilling, the game features an exploration element as players navigate between different sectors of the galaxy. Each celestial body holds its own unique characteristics, hazards, and valuable resources to uncover. Random events and encounters further add to the sense of discovery, as players may stumble upon hidden chambers, rare materials, or bizarre alien lifeforms.

❤ Completionist Satisfaction

Complementing the upgrading loop, the game provides strong collectathon elements. Players are encouraged to gather and upgrade as many different materials, items, and crew members as possible, with the game tracking their collection progress and providing rewards for completing sets. This completionist aspect gives players additional goals beyond just improving their mining capabilities.

❤ Relaxing, Addictive Gameplay

Reviews frequently highlight the game's remarkably relaxing and addictive qualities. The simple, repetitive drilling, coupled with the constant sense of progression and upgrading, creates a compulsive "just one more run" gameplay loop. The chill, lo-fi aesthetic and catchy soundtrack further contribute to the overall relaxing vibe, making it well-suited as a casual "side game" to play in the background.