AstroLazuli

It's interesting how I never felt overwhelmed by this modpack, despite the inherent nature of the genre. The FTB team managed to make a modpack that feels very well interconnected, with a purpose, that introduces everything in a fair, non-obtrusive way. The gameplay is genuinely fun, and the quests give you space to explore lots of different mods in-depth, without punishing the player for wanting to focus on a single play style.

Another highlight is the aesthetics. I'm very glad that the FTB team decided to add some small visual touches to the modpack to make it feel a tiny bit more immersive and unique. It really added to the experience in the long run.

I'd say my biggest complain with this pack is performance. I do not have a high-end PC, so usually kitchen-sink packs won't run great in my system, but this particular pack felt very laggy at random times, especially in the Overworld when doing technology mods. I highly suggest adjusting the settings to decrease lag and FPS drops. It's not unplayable at all, especially if you have a decent PC, but it can be a bit of a pain at first to deal with.

The modpack itself doesn't feel much more special than most other kitchen-sink packs. I think what makes it stand out is how they managed to make most mods a part of the main progression, even if it tends to lean more on technology towards the end game. The aesthetics aren't anything special, as the pack simply keeps the vanilla visuals of the game, but the GUIs generally work pretty cool, and I do not recall any major bugs so far. Performance-wise, I'd say ATM10 runs better than 99% of kitchen-sink modpacks, I'm not sure how, but the game never felt at all unplayable, even with a lot of things going on on-screen.

I'd say that if you're not a big fan of kitchen-sink modpacks overall, this definitely isn't for you, as it can be very overwhelming at the beginning. I also wouldn't suggest it for players who are just being introduced to modded Minecraft. I think this modpack works best for a community server or to have fun with friends.

One major criticism, compared to the previous instalment, is the lack of the GregStar, which I understand is because the developers decided to switch mods, but I'd like to see something akin to the GregStar that incorporates more in-depth technology that also feels extra rewarding.

The modpack developer completely nailed the feeling of vanilla Minecraft gameplay, whilst also completely revamping a lot of the core aspects of the game. The aesthetics are fantastic, and it all runs at a constant 144 fps for me. The biggest highlight for me is that, despite looking like yet another cozy vanilla+ modpack, it can still be very challenging even for experienced players. The mixture of difficulty and soothing aesthetics makes for a completely immersive experience that I'm sure most players will enjoy.