Auralux succeeds in doing just what it intends to do. It brings to the table a simple, accessible, compact experience, and does it all without sacrificing the fun, or excitement of a true RTS. It truly boils the genre down to its roots, and I could see a game like this being a gateway game for anyone who has ever been unsure about the RTS genre, or even an excellent pass-time for those who are actively seeking a fresh new RTS experience. A $5 dollar price tag may be a little steep, but I can still comfortably recommend it to those willing to take on the higher difficulty levels. Here’s to hoping that this universe just keeps expanding.

I would recommend this game. As described it does have a soothing and relaxed mood. The gameplay is simple and mildly challenging. The graphics and sound are exceptionally smooth and pleasing. The gameplay basically comes down to massing swarms of lively units and unleashing them enmasse onto planets or invading swarms. What I find most interesting, is that sometimes I feel like I have a birds-eye view of an ancient battle. Each individual unit is constantly in motion, giving the massed swarms a palpatable vitality. Hence the comparison to ancient battles, where masses of warriors would crash into each other. Units in conflict destroy each other, so battles are a numbers game of massing a bigger swarm. The AI is simple, but lively, so games are always challenging, though you will likely beat each level on first try.