If I had to summarize Astroneer in one word, it would be delightful. The gentle aesthetics of its world and the laidback gameplay go hand-in-hand to create a surprisingly addictive space survival game that'll have you crafting some genuinely rewarding contraptions.

Astroneer is a dream for those who love a sandbox to play around in. It comes with a great design, and a good number of relaxing worlds to explore, mine and create in, with the emphasis constantly being on survival. The controls can be tricky to start with, and there are some weird camera glitches that drop in every now and then, but Astroneer is certainly a game to lose some hours in.

Technical issues aside, Astroneer is a nice and easygoing alternative to titles like No Man's Sky. It's a Minecraft in space adventure that players have been clamoring for and it'll certainly offer dozens of hours of fun with its complex base building and endless exploration.

Astroneer is both gentle and brutal, and which you see more of depends on your own play style. Occasionally, though, you might wish it just had picked a side.

Astroneer is a lovely serene survival crafting game that can feel aimless at times, but has masses of potential to be something special.