>>941677007
Yeah it's definitely something I insist on playing slowly with newcomers so they can experience it, at least the story half, cuz i think the progression system is cool.

>>941677120
So each chunk of progression in the story and through the facility as your work closer to the exit is broken up by requirements for new items and tech to advance further. So the base building part basically comes in by gathering resources / making what you need for the next leg of the journey.