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The video provides an overview of several upcoming space games, highlighting their unique features and gameplay elements. A key focus is on "Remnant Protocol," a space flight simulation with strategic aspects, set in a rebellion against an oppressive empire. This game is notable for its classic gauges and cockpit displays, permadeath system, and procedural generation, creating a rich, emotionally engaging experience.
Two other titles are discussed: one from Progenitor Game Studios, emphasizing resource management and ship repairs, expected to release in 2024, and "In the Black" by Impella Studios, a multiplayer combat game known for its scientific accuracy and customization options, featuring roles like pilots and electronic warfare officers.
The video also mentions a highly anticipated VR-supported space game by industry veterans, set on New Terra, focusing on resource gathering and exploration. This game promises manual navigation, dynamic environments, and cooperative multiplayer gameplay, though it lacks a release date.
Lastly, "Planet Prospector" and "Age of Space" are explored. "Planet Prospector" is in early development, set to launch on Steam Early Access, while "Age of Space" involves players as interplanetary mercenaries in a 3D universe, with a balance of mining, resource management, and strategic combat. Each game presents diverse approaches to space exploration and combat, catering to various player interests and play styles.
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In this segment, the video discusses several upcoming space games, with a special focus on “Remnant Protocol.” This game is described as a space flight simulation merged with strategic elements, compared to a mix of TIE Fighter and XCOM. Players are thrust into the cockpit for a tactile, old-school experience, reminiscent of the golden age of flight and space sims, eschewing modern interfaces for classic gauges and cockpit displays.
The game incorporates strategic aspects, such as managing a rebellion against an oppressive empire from a hidden rebel base called Sanctuary. Players make critical decisions on resource allocation, ship construction, espionage, and recruitment, impacting the overall war effort. Set generations after a major assassination that plunged the galaxy into turmoil, players lead the remnant forces in a guerrilla war through procedurally generated missions, aiming to overthrow the usurpers. A standout feature is the permadeath system, where pilots are named characters who can be lost forever in battle, enhancing emotional investment akin to the XCOM series.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on two upcoming games. The first game, developed by Progenitor Game Studios, emphasizes managing resources and repairing damaged ships, and it secured a publisher after a successful Kickstarter campaign. The release is anticipated in 2024.
The second game, “In the Black” (formerly “Starfighter Inc.”), developed by Impella Studios, is a science fiction multiplayer combat game featuring roles such as pilot and electronic warfare officer. It is noted for its scientific accuracy and component-based damage system, requiring strategic gameplay. Customization is key, with options for modifying ships and personalizing appearances. The game’s narrative is player-driven, influencing the evolving storyline and in-game power struggles.
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In this segment, the video discusses an upcoming immersive space game that supports VR hardware and features a team of industry veterans with experience from notable titles such as MechWarrior 2, Far Cry, and the X-Wing series. Although it lacks a specific release date, the game is highly anticipated. Set in a future where humanity has expanded to a new planet called New Terra, the game emphasizes building supplies, mining resources, and exploring. It includes unique physical cargo mechanics, full-scale planets and moons, manual navigation for space travel, and various ships tailored to different play styles. Important features include a dynamic environment, head tracking support, joystick compatibility, cooperative multiplayer, and potential for capital ship ownership.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the early development stage of “Planet Prospector” and its upcoming availability on Steam Early Access. They then introduce “Age of Space,” a game set in a 3D universe where players take on the role of an interplanetary mercenary, navigating a power struggle between the United Earth Alliance and the Martian Rebels. The gameplay involves developing a mining outpost, resource management, and building customizable warships. Captains evolve with experience, unlocking new abilities for various ship types. Combat is strategic and takes place in instance-based scenarios from a third-person perspective. The game also features multiplayer options, allowing cooperative play with up to three friends. The segment concludes with a general reflection on the potential interest and enjoyment of these upcoming space games.