Ok. I don't know if I am playing this game wrong or what, but I am furious at the planet scanning. I have 1320 Element Zero, 71593 Iridium, 6652 Platinum and 36494 Palladium.
It is so unbalanced that I spend most of my time screaming at it as the stupid cursor inches across the screen. It seems like it takes 5 or more minutes for every planet, too. I even have the stupid upgrade. Bah.
Otherwise, the game is fun. I have sunk two full afternoons into it now. Recruited half the people, done whatever side missions I come across.
I still feel like I should be picking up more items. I have only gotten two new weapons since I started. Plus, stores are almost useless when you can't sell anything to raise funds. Want to buy the space hamster? Better finish some chapters, chucko.