Recent reviews by Cale Jnr

Fantastic if you are new to programming or have experience in other languages - this game uses Java.
Reading the included documentation will get you up and running, don't be put off if you have no experience programming whatsoever, the documentation will hold your hand.
There is no better motivator to sharpen your problem solving skills than the dopamine provided when successful lines of code result in bigger numbers.
The game has alot of depth, systems, fun challenges even for the experienced problem solver and has been developed over a long period of time by contributions from many people, I highly recommend you give it a go! Shocking that this is free!

It's a great game but not long for this world
Poor matchmaking servers often result in disconnections, this results in getting banned, myself and many other loyal fans are unable to even play due to penalties.

If you're a big fan of Lost planet 1 or 2, this game probably isn't for you.
It does away with the open levels, fast paced combat and co-op in favour for a more linear story driven experience.
Please note that this entry into the franchise isn't developed by Capcom like it's predecessors, but instead by Spark unlimited (makers of Legendary, CoD: Finest hour), it's important to note this because combat in this game is completely different to the other 2.
The reason for this is Capcom wanted to get a Western studio to develop the franchise with the intent of expanding the LP series in the West.
If you're still interested in buying this or on the fence, I reccomend watching total biscuits review for the game; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoQQPmjF5T4
Although this review is fairly negative I feel it captures my sentiments for the game perfectly.

TLDR; The only similarities to the previous installments in the series is the lore, it's a story driven game, combat feels very dull and repitive.
The writers of the story got nominated for outstanding achievement in videogame writing by the writers guild of America (it does have good story, and great character development)
3/10 from me, I dropped this game due to the combat.