It would be too much simplification to call Starbound nothing more than Terrariums in space. The depth of the gameplay and the amazing nature of the procedurally generated world make each playthrough a completely different beast that is also a lot of fun to play through. StarboundThe allure lies in the wealth of actions that the player can perform once he has an idea of how the game works.
As is the case with any game that promotes player freedom, Starbound is blessed with a solid modding community that has been hard at work tweaking every aspect of the game. Here are some of the best mods that players can download to enhance their experience of playing this game.
10 Creative mode
A big part of what makes Starbound great is the unpredictable nature of the game. Planets can be covered in hazards, and certain crucial items can either be quickly crafted or take eons of exploration before achieving the same results.
However, there are times when the game’s progression might be a little too restrictive for players who want to pull out all the stops with their designs. This is where the Creative Mode mod comes into the picture, allowing players to skip progression points and spawn what they need to make their worlds pretty incredible.
9 XS Corporation Mechs
Using a mech-in Starbound is pretty awesome. However, some players find the lack of variety in these mechs a bit of an issue.
With the XS Corporation Mechs mod, players will be using these machines more often than not. From improved firepower to better traversal options, this mod is a must-have for players who think the vanilla mech gameplay is sorely lacking in terms of meaningful content.
8 Fully customizable ship
Designing and equipping a player’s ship with state-of-the-art hardware is critical to ensuring success. However, after a point, players will realize that Starbound is quite restrictive when it comes to complete customization of the ship.
This mod helps achieve the same with ease. Now players can completely take their ship apart and recreate it in an image they see fit, making this part of the gameplay even more engaging and immersive.
7 Knight Artorias gear from Dark Souls
dark souls is one of the most popular games of all time. So it’s pretty hilarious and quite fitting that this game has made its way to many others with the use of mods, with Starbound are no exception to this rule.
Knight Artorias is one of the most iconic characters in the game, transferring his armor set to Starbound through modifications. In addition, various other harnesses from dark souls are also added to the game!
6 Easy mode for creating elaborate characters
Creating characters in any game is a process that can take ages, especially when the options are vast. While StarboundCharacter creation is pretty decent, it’s easy to see that’s not the main focus of the game at all.
That doesn’t mean mods can’t make character creation better and more seamless, though. This mod accomplishes the same thing and is quite easy to get started!
5 Variety is the spice of the universe
The procedurally generated worlds in Starbound are all quite varied and diverse in their own way. However, this doesn’t mean that a little variety wouldn’t be appreciated anyway.
With this mod, more than 50 types of biomes, weather, music and everything else in the same line are added to the game. It makes for a fresh and unique experience, making this mod one of the very best on this list.
4 Blood Mod
There’s quite a bit of struggle Starbound that players can interact with. However, this fight isn’t exactly the most visceral and may leave some players somewhat dissatisfied with the end result.
The Blood Mod is here to make battles as brutal and satisfying as you’d like. It’s a small change, but a welcome one anyway.
3 Sergal Race
There are many alien races present in Starbound, and players can choose from one of seven races to play in. This mod adds another unique race that is fun to play.
According to the modder, Sergals are somewhat technologically retarded and players will need some patience before they can bring out the true potential of this race. It’s a great mod that players should check out if they want more variety in their game.
2 Human Spacecruiser Version Gilgamesh
Players who might be bored of the usual spaceship they control in the game will be well served by this mod. It allows players to pilot a massive ship with amenities and defenses across the board.
Of course, new players should stay away from this mod until they have a few playthroughs. Meanwhile, veterans can use this mod to experiment with this new starship and all it has to offer.
1 TS Technologies
The selection of machines present in Starbound is quite comprehensive and fun to build. However, after a few playthroughs, players will inevitably get bored of building the same thing over and over.
This is where the TS Technologies mod comes into the picture. It adds a lot of new machines to the game that perform various functions ranging from converting crops into weapons to getting resources faster.
Starbound is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation Vita.
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