Turn Based Strategy | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:16:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Turn Based Strategy | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Sid Meier goes beyond space, to Starships https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/brendan-morgan/sid-meier-goes-beyond-space-to-starships/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/brendan-morgan/sid-meier-goes-beyond-space-to-starships/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:46:16 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=231299 Sid Meier is apparently not happy with just going beyond earth and will soon be launching an all out assault on the stars, with 2K and Firaxis announcing their new game, Sid Meier's Starships. Taking to space with a new interstellar strategy game that is set in the same universe as Civilization: Beyond Earth, it should be out for PC, Mac and …

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Sid Meier is apparently not happy with just going beyond earth and will soon be launching an all out assault on the stars, with 2K and Firaxis announcing their new game, Sid Meier's Starships. Taking to space with a new interstellar strategy game that is set in the same universe as Civilization: Beyond Earth, it should be out for PC, Mac and iPad sometime in Spring 2015.

While it still seems to feature the traditional hexagonal tiles of the Civ series it looks totally different in other ways, seemingly being far more about unit control than cities and permanent bases. The last time that Firaxis took on a new style of game was when they released XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which was released to much praise. Hopefully they can keep up their good track record with Starships as well.

Starships

While we don't know very much about the gameplay yet we do know that it will be a turn based game in which you will have to control a fleet of starships, hence the name. These ships will be upgradable and customizable and will allow you to explore, complete missions and generally keep things under control in your part of the dynamically generated universe. Sid himself said: “My goal was to create an experience that focuses on starship design and combat within a universe filled with interstellar adventure, diplomacy, and exploration.”

Interestingly Firaxis has said that there will be some kind of “cross-connectivity” for players who own both Starships and Civilization: Beyond Earth, adding to the experience of both games. It remains to be seen how this will work and what is will bring to both games. Check out the teaser trailer below.

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KitGuru Says: I've spent many hours playing Sins of a Solar Empire and Sword of the Stars II, which both look like they will be similar to this, so the thought of a Sid Meier take on this genre makes me pleased! We should find out more about the game during the week, so lets wait and see what is in store…

Source: Gamespot

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Games Workshop announces turn based 40k strategy game for PC and iOS https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/jon-martindale/games-workshop-announces-turn-based-40k-strategy-game-for-pc-and-ios/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/jon-martindale/games-workshop-announces-turn-based-40k-strategy-game-for-pc-and-ios/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:48 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=135777 It's been quite a while since we had a chance to play a turn based game based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe but it won't be much longer. Today Games Workshop divulged more details about its upcoming title being developed by Slitherine for PC and iOS. For the Warhammer aficionados out there, you'll no doubt recognise …

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It's been quite a while since we had a chance to play a turn based game based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe but it won't be much longer. Today Games Workshop divulged more details about its upcoming title being developed by Slitherine for PC and iOS.

For the Warhammer aficionados out there, you'll no doubt recognise the setting of the game, due to take place during the climactic second war for Armageddon, where Ork Warboss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka (to give his full title) brought his greenskin hoards down upon the desert world, facing off against Space Marines and Imperial Guard alike.

“It is very exciting to see a game like this come alive – I just can't wait to play it!”, said Iain McNeil, Development Director of the Slitherine Group. “It's been almost 15 years since a turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe has been released and we think it is now time to deliver that experience to all fans around the world”.

As one Redditor points out, he's forgetting Squad Command and Glory in Death on handhelds, but PC wise, it's been a long time since Chaos Gate.

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See that mechanical claw that's as big as the guy wielding it? That's why we love 40k

The game will feature 30 scenarios, spanning outlying desert wastelands through to the sprawling Hive Cities of the Imperium. Players will use the forces of Ultramarines, Blood Angels, Salamanders and Imperial Guard to stem the tide of Thraka's forces, in a hex grid, tun based game system.

Famous faces from humanity's last hope will also be present, including the brilliant Commander Dante and Commissar Yarrik. Veterans from each mission will carry over experience and equipment, letting them improve as you make your way through the story.

In total, there's said to be over 100 units, each with unique rolls and stats, morale effects, weather and terrain problems and bonuses and a branching, twisting plot throughout. There's going to be multiplayer too.

The game is set for release sometime in early 2014.

KitGuru Says: I may buy a tablet just for this. I hope can play as Orks in the multiplayer though. Always been a big fan of “da greenies.” 

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