>I think the combat is too difficult.
It's not that hard (according to the people I've let play it). It just takes some time to get used to. Also, ships in the central area have low HP, they often die after the first shot (before the laser timeout).
>Am I shooting them by targeting them with the X-rays and pressing "a"
yes
Rockets that you buy are not intended for fights. It's just an expensive item for trading :^)
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I mean, okay. I have never been able to win a fight. You at least need a tutorial, or something. Your answer implies that I can't shoot back at them?? I still don't even understand what is really happening when a ship attacks me. The problem is that the game doesn't explain what's happening for you to figure out, and an attack happens so infrequently that it's rather inconvenient to figure it out as you go. I play for a half hour and loose my progress. It's kinda a frustrating experience to play.
Do what you want with your game, but I really think you need some kind of explanation at least if how the fighting works. You didn't even really address any of my questions.