http://www.frozensynapse.com/
http://www.moddb.com/games/frozen-synapse
About Frozen Synapse
The ultimate tactical game; currently a work-in-progress by three-man UK indie development team Mode 7 Games.
You've patched in to the enemy's security system: get ready to make your plan.
You have full control over your squad, directing their every movement. At the same time, your opponent is plotting to defeat you. Plan your moves, test them out, then hit the "PRIME" button: both you and your enemy's turns are executed simultaneously.
Want a strategy game that offers serious, deep gameplay but doesn't take months to play a match?
Aiming for Tactical Perfection...
Frozen Synapse is a multiplayer and single player game for PC (and eventually Mac). It is available to pre-order now; our current release target is late 2010.
It is both inspired by classic simultaneous-turn-based games and an attempt to bring a modern twist to the genre.
If you pre-order today: you'll get immediate access to an early beta version of the game and a COMPLETELY FREE FULL COPY for a friend. You can check out a good slice of gameplay with a friend and support indie game development at the same time!
No subscriptions, no punitive DRM, no nonsense: just an awesome tactical game that you can start playing right now.
Want to see some more of the game and find out more info? Just read on...
Features
Simultaneous-turn-based competitive match-oriented tactical joy!
Multiplayer: four game modes, including Hostage Rescue and the fiendish bidding-based Secure mode...
Single Player: Campaign Mode (coming soon), Skirmish mode and Puzzle mode
Your units sport machine guns, shotguns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers and grenade launchers for the ultimate tactical assault
Hand-crafted maps, random map generator AND a map editor!
Community features: share, rate and comment on games; Daily and Global ranking system; simple, instant matchmaking
Destructible terrain: blow a huge hole in a wall with a rocket, then send in your close-range units...
Simple YouTube export: just enter your account details and the game will automatically encode and upload any match you choose...
No limited installs or similar nonsense: just create an account once you've downloaded and you're good to go
Sound good? Pre-order now and start playing the beta today!
Got more questions? See the FAQ...
System Requirements
OS Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7
Ram: 512meg
Processor/Gfx card: will run on low-end modern hardware (e.g. netbooks)
If you're unsure about whether your system will run the game, please contact us!
Play Frozen Synapse Today!
If you'd like to support indie game development and also get a taste of the game right now, we'd love it if you'd like to pre-order.
Once you pre-order, you'll receive the current beta version IMMEDIATELY and get a COMPLETELY, PROPERLY, UTTERLY FREE copy of the game for a friend. Play the game early, see it develop, support indie gaming AND make sure you can always get a game...
FAQ
What kind of game is Frozen Synapse?
Frozen Synapse is a single player and multiplayer simultaneous-turn-based tactical game.
How do I play?
Matches take place between two players.
Each player is dealt a "hand" of units, which have different capabilities, weapons and ranges. Both players must then evalaute their units and the terrain, and make a plan to defeat their opponent.
When both players have submitted their plan, both plans play out together and the outcome is revealed.
There are no health bars; units are killed by one good shot from an enemy. The game is about pure tactics and outwitting your opponent, rather than ploughing through a resource tree or memorising dull attack patterns.
I have always wanted a game like that! I would sell all of my organs just to play it! How do I play right now!??
OK, just put whatever it is you're hiding behind your back down for a second and then think about pre-ordering the game. If you do that, you can play an early beta today.
What's the full features list?
Here is the planned feature-list for the full version:
Multiplayer: Hostage Rescue, Disputed, Secure (bidding-based mode), Extermination
Single player: Campaign, Skirmish, Puzzle
Community features: Friend List, rate and comment on games, Personal Feed, Daily and Global Rankings, Instant Matchmaking
One-click match export to YouTube
Slick, modern UI to make planning simple and intuitive
Evocative music and audio by electronic musician nervous_testpilot
Facebook and Twitter integration
What's in the current beta that I can play when I pre-order?
CURRENT BETA STATUS (12/04/2010)...
Multiplayer: all modes are gameplay-complete and functional
Single player: Puzzle and Skirmish are functional; Campaign is not included
Community features: Feed, rating and comments, basic rankings and Instant Matchmaking are available
YouTube export is functional
UI has been through one intensive testing phase and is fully functional
Audio is functional but basic
Facebook and Twitter integration are not included
A basic interactive tutorial and tutorial video ARE included
There is an active community of players but you will also receive a free beta key for a friend to ensure that you can always get a game
All screenshots and video on this site are from the current beta; the game currently looks great but we are still polishing it!
When will it be released?
We are currently aiming to release the full version in late 2010.
Will Frozen Synapse be on Steam?
We would love Frozen Synapse to be distributed on Steam: we are currently working on a build to submit to Valve. If you pre-order the game, this will directly impact our ability to achieve distribution on Steam by making the best possible game we can. Also, there is a thread over at the Steam forums about the game, which might be a good place to let Valve know you want us on there.
What are the system requirements?
OS Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7
Ram: 512meg
Processor/Gfx card: will run on low-end modern hardware (e.g. netbooks)
If you're unsure about whether your system will run the game, please contact us!
Is there a Mac version?
Yes! It is coming soon.
Is there any DRM?
What happens when you buy the game is this: you'll be sent an email with the download location and a key for your online account. You can download the game from that location as many times as you want, you can install it on as many computers as you like, you can make a backup of the installer, and you can play single player without being logged on to the internet.
We care enormously about our customers: we want you to play our game hassle free!
Can I get on the beta?
If you pre-order the game, you'll get immediate access to the current beta.
Screenshots
Pre-Order Trailer
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PRE-ORDER NOW!
http://www.frozensynapse.com/synapsePreorder.html
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