Star Valor , Space Exploration in a Procedural Galaxy

Disclosure: This game copy was bought by the reviewer.

The game relies on self-purpose as the story quests are in very short supply. You can earn money to buy and outfit a selection of ships, which allows for easier exploration. Mining doesn't feel like a chore due to the damage output of multiple lasers and trading can provide a good boost to income as well with the proper buy/sell information (screenshot station prices regularly). Combat is action oriented with tight controls. The ship can stop on a dime or strafe without feeling floaty. The talent tree also offers some useful upgrades for mining and scavenging, but the lack of resets makes the choices that much more imperative.

It is a decent introduction for things to come, but there are plenty of games in the genre that offer much more.