But for me, it just falls flat after a while. The planets just feel functionally the same, just with a different "skin" (which is cool, just doesn't add to the fun).

I've gone back to it 3 or 4 times, and may/may not explore it again after this update. But it's always the same: it feels cool/new for a few hours, then I realize it's still very repetitive.

And I hold no ill will about the launch -- I don't really care, and I think the continued efforts and free updates are very admirable.

But it comes down to the gameplay, and at the end of the day, there's not enough depth to keep me playing (e.g. compared to something like Factorio, where I can play this for months and it never gets old).