Life of the Party
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KickStarter Crying Suns - FTL-like tactical space roguelite set in Dune-inspired universe
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MadMaxHellfire
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opening threads for unknown kickstarters should be illegal.
You can get it too, just need to subscribe to their mailing list (and you can unsubscribe later).
While the combat is pretty simplistic, the atmosphere is top-notch: they've managed to take Wh 40K and make it even darker and grimmer! (And much ligher on pathos). Not everyone may like that, though.
Only complaint is that they shameless 'borrowed' stuff from pretty much everywhere in a very blatant fashion - Everspace, Matrix, Wh40k, Star Control just to name something that really stands out (and waves a huge red flag)... but how it will turn out will depend on execution, and I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.
While the combat is pretty simplistic, the atmosphere is top-notch: they've managed to take Wh 40K and make it even darker and grimmer! (And much ligher on pathos). Not everyone may like that, though.
Only complaint is that they shameless 'borrowed' stuff from pretty much everywhere in a very blatant fashion - Everspace, Matrix, Wh40k, Star Control just to name something that really stands out (and waves a huge red flag)... but how it will turn out will depend on execution, and I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.
ArchAngel
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Mass effect is basically a mix of Star Wars, Star Trek and others.. so what.. everyone borrows from others.
Well, yea, you need to stick to some conventions (like, say, language
) or nobody will simply understand you.But it just *seems* a bit too blatant for me - though the effect might be actually intentional.
ArchAngel
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They are capital ships. Think Star Destroyers or ships from BSG. They mostly stand still and take the beating while trying to dish out their own.
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Are they...are they ripping off the Dune prequels? O_o
I've played it a little. I agree with Balor, they made something more grimdark than wh40k. But I have no idea if it can stay interesting for a complete run. I failed three time and saw little interest in retrying, just to reach the end of the first sector (out of 24).
Some pics:
I like how the color of the star change the color of the main characters.
Some grimdark.
Edit: Also, considering the graphics, I was surprised that my (old) laptop ran rather hot, with the fan working at max speed.
Some pics:
I like how the color of the star change the color of the main characters.
Some grimdark.
Edit: Also, considering the graphics, I was surprised that my (old) laptop ran rather hot, with the fan working at max speed.
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They are ripping off Dune even further, since the robot that awake Idaho ask for his help and says that if Idaho refuses, it'll kill him and just wake another clone.
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MRY
Wormwood Studios
First they ripped off Dune prequels, and I said nothing, because I never liked Dune prequels. Then they ripped of Latvian jokes...
What?First they ripped off Dune prequels, and I said nothing, because I never liked Dune prequels. Then they ripped of Latvian jokes...
MRY
Wormwood Studios
"For him, struggle is over."
Was a lame joke on my part. :/
Was a lame joke on my part. :/
MRY
Wormwood Studios
Just learned that Primordia was one of their inspirations, which is a pleasant surprise. Since we never got around to making Star Captain, I've hoped to see other games in the same vein, and this seems to be one.
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I played the demo few times.
graphic and story (text to read) is great.
game wise its very poor - not enough decision to do.
ground combat looks very cool, but its badly executed. No decision during expedition. when retreating you choose to take soldiers or loot - WTF?!!
Ground team go from node to node (they go on foot?! why they dont use drop-ship) and make skill check, this would be mildly exciting if you could affect somehow those skill checks (preparation before (selected equipment), scan result => decision where to deploy drop-ship).
You always send commandos which make sens if its hostile area (if its so combat heavy why no use outdoor vehicles?! then infantry only if exploring structures); usually you should send some engineers for scraps or discover stuff. team composing to best match risk/chances will be interesting ... [i would have to write my wish-idea... :/ who cares nah..]
N-fuel is to scarce. its one per solar travel and planet travel. why its the same cost? couldnt the main space ship travel between planets just with light speed, its few hours max anyway.
not enough scraps. everything is too expensive. 9scrap for 1x commando and you lose like 5 each expedition. Upgrade cost ~75. And you gain about 30 scrap each other successful event.
space combat have no choice. rock-paper-scissor selection of ship. I manually control each ship group like in RTS :-/ . heroes have just default place.
space combat should have slow time mode, just to admire the graphics. each encounter feel the same. also zoom in would be nice - or reduce the battle field size = less time to travel to opponent space ship.
on galaxy screen you can see that someone is chasing us (that's cheap FTL ripe-off).
I was hyped after seeing the introduction and graphic, but now i pass. I have more fun with Curious Expedition or even with Convoy.
graphic and story (text to read) is great.
game wise its very poor - not enough decision to do.
ground combat looks very cool, but its badly executed. No decision during expedition. when retreating you choose to take soldiers or loot - WTF?!!
Ground team go from node to node (they go on foot?! why they dont use drop-ship) and make skill check, this would be mildly exciting if you could affect somehow those skill checks (preparation before (selected equipment), scan result => decision where to deploy drop-ship).
You always send commandos which make sens if its hostile area (if its so combat heavy why no use outdoor vehicles?! then infantry only if exploring structures); usually you should send some engineers for scraps or discover stuff. team composing to best match risk/chances will be interesting ... [i would have to write my wish-idea... :/ who cares nah..]
N-fuel is to scarce. its one per solar travel and planet travel. why its the same cost? couldnt the main space ship travel between planets just with light speed, its few hours max anyway.
not enough scraps. everything is too expensive. 9scrap for 1x commando and you lose like 5 each expedition. Upgrade cost ~75. And you gain about 30 scrap each other successful event.
space combat have no choice. rock-paper-scissor selection of ship. I manually control each ship group like in RTS :-/ . heroes have just default place.
space combat should have slow time mode, just to admire the graphics. each encounter feel the same. also zoom in would be nice - or reduce the battle field size = less time to travel to opponent space ship.
on galaxy screen you can see that someone is chasing us (that's cheap FTL ripe-off).
I was hyped after seeing the introduction and graphic, but now i pass. I have more fun with Curious Expedition or even with Convoy.
I install just for "comparison" FTL yesterday. I finished at 1:30 am [FFS i have lots of important stuff to do
].
I have awesome Kestrel with all the bells and whistles, 5x crew (yellow bars), all system near top power, loads of missiles. None ship have any chance with me (combat become little tedious).
Near flaring sun I was aboarded by Mantis. Decided to jump with invaders on board to next nod to avoid environmental damage ("I blow ships with no damage anyway"). It start with event enemy crew on board.
Opening doors to suffocate bastards - cant describe how exhilarating that was (i should improve doors more!). Too bad foes damage my O2 system. My repair-men cannot fix it on time - everybody go to sleep.
that much thing having impact, that much decision to make, information so clearly presented on single screen, that less time required to see the effect - well that is a GAME.
FTL is legendary (like MoO2, MoM, JA2, Myth). 20 years from now people would be asking about "any game like FTL?"
].I have awesome Kestrel with all the bells and whistles, 5x crew (yellow bars), all system near top power, loads of missiles. None ship have any chance with me (combat become little tedious).
Near flaring sun I was aboarded by Mantis. Decided to jump with invaders on board to next nod to avoid environmental damage ("I blow ships with no damage anyway"). It start with event enemy crew on board.
Opening doors to suffocate bastards - cant describe how exhilarating that was (i should improve doors more!). Too bad foes damage my O2 system. My repair-men cannot fix it on time - everybody go to sleep.
that much thing having impact, that much decision to make, information so clearly presented on single screen, that less time required to see the effect - well that is a GAME.
FTL is legendary (like MoO2, MoM, JA2, Myth). 20 years from now people would be asking about "any game like FTL?"
ArchAngel
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I tried playing the updated demo. I found it interesting but there is not enough content in it to be a real judge of it. Combat could become more complex and interesting later when you can upgrade your ship multiple times and face enemies with stronger ships that can attack you with multiple abilities.
Since you will not be able to do everything at same time, combat could become interesting.
Since you will not be able to do everything at same time, combat could become interesting.
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