Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Indie, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Team Jolly Roger
- Publishers: Team Jolly Roger
Interplanetary (2015): A Turn-Based Strategy Artillery Game
Interplanetary is a turn-based strategy artillery game developed by Subterranean Games and published by Stardock Entertainment. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2015.
Gameplay
Interplanetary is played on a hexagonal grid map. Each player controls a planet, which they must develop and defend. Players can build a variety of structures on their planet, including mines, factories, and military bases. They can also research new technologies, which will give them access to new units and abilities.
The goal of the game is to conquer all of the other planets in the solar system. Players can do this by either destroying their enemies’ planets or by capturing their capital cities.
Combat
Combat in Interplanetary is turn-based. Each turn, players can move their units and fire their weapons. Units can attack other units, buildings, or planets. The type of weapon used will determine the range, damage, and accuracy of the attack.
There are a variety of different weapons available in Interplanetary, including railguns, missiles, and beam weapons. Each weapon has its own advantages and disadvantages. Railguns are long-range and accurate, but they are slow to reload. Missiles are faster and can be used to attack targets behind cover, but they are less accurate than railguns. Beam weapons are the most powerful weapons in the game, but they have a short range and are expensive to build.
Planets
There are a variety of different planets in Interplanetary, each with its own unique environment. Some planets are rocky and barren, while others are lush and green. The environment of a planet will affect the type of units that can be deployed on it.
For example, rocky planets are ideal for deploying tanks and artillery, while lush planets are better suited for infantry and air units.
Gravity Wells
One of the unique features of Interplanetary is the use of gravity wells. Gravity wells are areas of space that have a strong gravitational pull. Units that enter a gravity well will be slowed down and will have their movement range reduced.
Gravity wells can be used to defend a planet from attack. By placing units in gravity wells, players can make it more difficult for enemy units to reach their planet.
Technology
Technology plays an important role in Interplanetary. Players can research new technologies to give them access to new units, abilities, and weapons.
There are a variety of different technologies available in Interplanetary, including:
- Mining: This technology allows players to mine resources from planets.
- Construction: This technology allows players to build structures on planets.
- Military: This technology allows players to build military units.
- Science: This technology allows players to research new technologies.
Multiplayer
Interplanetary can be played in single-player or multiplayer mode. In multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in a variety of different game modes.
The most popular game mode is conquest, in which players must conquer all of the other planets in the solar system. Other game modes include deathmatch, in which players must kill each other’s units, and king of the hill, in which players must capture and hold a central point on the map.
Reception
Interplanetary received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging AI, and its beautiful graphics.
Interplanetary was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Joystick Award for Best Strategy Game.
Conclusion
Interplanetary is a well-made and enjoyable turn-based strategy artillery game. The game offers a unique and challenging experience that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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