Music and sound effects also do a good job of setting the atmosphere. Lost Planet does a good job of setting the atmosphere of a lonely, harsh world without having everything look the same.
So there's not much need to worry about monotony. The Akrid, as well as your human enemies, also come in a good variety. Humid looking subterranean nests where the aliens known as Akrid live are one of many more areas you'll explore. When you enter a building, you can almost feel the change in warmth, as the icy coating on Wayne instantly makes him stand out. Layers of frost and snow cover everything. But begin playing and you'll notice all sorts of subtle details. Glance at a few screenshots of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition, and you may think you're in for a view of nothing but snow and miles of white.
