Ancient Frontier - turn-based strategy RPG in SPAAAACE with mandatory Iron-Man mode

[udm]

Welp boys, looks like this just dropped on Steam yesterday:

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ABOUT THIS GAME

Brand new cinematic turn based strategy!

Fair Weather Studios is very happy to announce Ancient Frontier! Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy role-playing game set in deep space in the far future. Players will explore, conquer, pillage, or liberate the frontiers of space.

The universe is built off of the story established in our first project, Bladestar, but takes it much deeper with warring factions, double crossing corporations, privateers, and galactic governments. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft and navigate the rich multi-faceted story of Ancient Frontier- the future of war.

• Two full fledged campaigns
  
• Dynamic initiative based turn based combat
  
• Over 35 unique ships to command
  
• Customize your play style by unlocking technologies in an extensive Tech Tree
  
• Two major factions and three sub-factions
  
• Large, detailed space maps to fight across
  
• Three different resources to manage
  
• Dozens of different weapon systems and abilities to control

Will you defend the frontier?

Screenshots

Trailer

Yeah the description doesn't read like a lot, but what I gathered from reviews and screenshots was:

+ Turn-based tactical gameplay on a 2d hex grid
+ Initiative goes to individual units in IGOUGO fashion
+ Tech tree
+ Good selection of units
+ Iron Man mode cannot be disabled
+ Graphics seem decent
- Shit Animu writing



Also I first heard about this from the Watch. Infinibro please pick up the slack. What are we sweatshop labourers paying you for?

 

[sser]

Looks like Sid Meier's Starships but without the shallow quick cash-in gameplay.

 

[Jinn]

Looks fucking cool. I can't wait to see some impressions on it.

 

[J1M]

Too bad about the 3D art/camera.

Would also prefer squares over hexes.

Probably still worth a look.

 

[*-*/\--/\~]

Heh, Homeworld for mobile phones? :D

 

[Galdred]

Is there a z-axis? The screenshots seem to convey there is none.

 

[*-*/\--/\~]

No, there is not, just a flat plane splattered with some rocks to provide cover and that's it.

 

[holla_cabezas_de_mierda]

saw it on steam, and it looks like it could be good. I will wait until some more info/reviews come in...hope its good.

 

[Infinitron]

A new chapter in the world of Ancient Frontier!

Steel Shadows is a standalone RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. You do NOT need to own or have played Ancient Frontier to enjoy this content. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG.

You play as Rogan Harker, a recently freed convict. He travels to the Frontier to find old friends and start a new life. But the overpowering Federation still controls most of the Frontier, and the new and budding Alliance is no fan of outlaws. Hated and feared, the pirate life is one of constant danger. Friends and allies are hard to find and harder still to keep. Beset on all sides can Rogan find fame and fortune with his fledgling pirate fleet?

• A full campaign with over 20 story missions
  
• Over 50 procedurally generated side missions
  
• Dynamic initiative-based turn-based combat
  
• Purchase, outfit and control the unique Pirate faction ships
  
• Hire and assign crew members that gain experience and power along with your ships
  
• Hidden unique mercenaries and ships to add to your fleet
  
• Experience over 50 random events
  
• Customize your play style by unlocking technologies in an extensive Tech Tree
  
• Large, detailed space maps to fight across
  
• Three different strategic resources to manage
  
• Dozens of different weapon systems and abilities to control
  
• Includes both free DLCs; Ancient Frontier - The Crew and Ancient Frontier - Quests and Events

Will you survive the frontier?

Do you like Steel Shadows? Check out the original Ancient Frontier for more!