Frozen Synapse has SHIPPED! As this thread has burst to life again, I have been asked to update the OP with the new information. What is Frozen Synapse? I think the original preview still sums it up best:
It’s basically the logical collision between Laser Squad Nemesis, Poker and Contract Bridge, complete with a beautiful post-Introversion retro-future aesthetic. Plus tiny flashes of Worms and classic-era Rainbow Six. And other stuff.
Given this is an SC forum, no doubt many of you enjoy other strategy games. If you're like me and NOT playing SC2 then you may be looking for something else to while away the hours until that's released. Check out Frozen Synapse! I recently pre-ordered this little indie gem after reading the RPS preview and it's a BLAST! 17GBP/19EUROS/26USD gets you TWO beta keys which will be upgraded into 2 full licenses on release.
Edit: Penny Arcade had a talk with the designer, Paul Taylor, and has posted some thoughts about how the game was designed. An interesting, if slightly disjointed read. http://www.penny-arcade.com/
Give me 1200 words. I’m going to make you pre-order something you’ve never even heard of.
It’s basically the logical collision between Laser Squad Nemesis, Poker and Contract Bridge, complete with a beautiful post-Introversion retro-future aesthetic. Plus tiny flashes of Worms and classic-era Rainbow Six. And other stuff.
Here’s the trailer, which highlights a lot of its merits.
Once you have it, my nick is 'theSAiNT'. Drop me a message and we can have a game!
Aside from strategy, I feel like this one has a lot of yomi-showdowns. It's very cool when you take out your 3/4s of your opponent's force without losing anything the first round.
Yomi-showdowns can be fun! But it's definitely deeper than plain old rock/paper/scissors if that's your gripe.
The 'reveal' when your best laid plans either come to fruition or are dashed to the rocks is definitely a rush. Come on TL! Where are you turn based strategy buffs!
On April 23 2010 22:58 theSAiNT wrote: Yomi-showdowns can be fun! But it's definitely deeper than plain old rock/paper/scissors if that's your gripe.
The 'reveal' when your best laid plans either come to fruition or are dashed to the rocks is definitely a rush. Come on TL! Where are you turn based strategy buffs!
That wasnt a gripe, its a fun thing. Also, yeah when OUTCOME displays it can be terrifying.
I got this with a friend two days ago, so much fun.
I dislike the youtube uploading though. It lacks sound... + Show Spoiler +
First match vs my friend :D. SO INTENSE AT THE END. Only shotgun left, oh man.
Can't say I like the match system. Uploading to a server... it's a pain but then again it's somewhat nice to be able to just log in to a bunch of games that are waiting for a move. The UI is horrible! Along with that map editor...
@noClue: Well it's meant to be a turn based game so this system allows you to just upload moves and come back later. Having said that, usually when I play it's with a friend and we do it pseudo real time, both submitting our moves together.
Also it's still a beta atm but log on to the irc, the dev is on there quite often so you can talk to him!
Haven't touched this since getting an SC2 beta key (Thanks TL.net and Mikami!) but I'm sure I'll come back to this at some point.
Just bought the game and it is really REALLY fun. Lots of opportunity for competitive play as well in the future. A lot of tactics involved and it has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard, seriously. You get two copies as well at the moment, so I think it is worth it. If you are into squad based, turn based tactical play then it's the game for you. I suggest going to watch TotalBiscuit's first impressions if you are interested, as mentioned above.
On May 27 2011 20:45 RoyalCheese wrote: So the game got released today. I'm seriously considering a purchase....it looks pretty cool. There is also WTF IS video by TB ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jJrUY27O0Y&feature=feedu
Really cheap price for being two copies of a game that seems to have so much replayability. I think this game deserves to be bought if nothing else, then at least to support developers that try new things.
I would totally buy this game if it didn't come in a two pack. Just kills a lot of your sells by doing that. It looks like a game I would really enjoy but there isn't even a demo to try to make buying it for having a two pack only worth it.
On May 28 2011 02:16 RndmGdNck wrote: I would totally buy this game if it didn't come in a two pack. Just kills a lot of your sells by doing that. It looks like a game I would really enjoy but there isn't even a demo to try to make buying it for having a two pack only worth it.
Convice a friend to buy it with you. Then you will have someone to play the multiplayer with too. I just bought it and gave the second copy to the first friend who messaged me. It's only $20.
On May 28 2011 02:16 RndmGdNck wrote: I would totally buy this game if it didn't come in a two pack. Just kills a lot of your sells by doing that. It looks like a game I would really enjoy but there isn't even a demo to try to make buying it for having a two pack only worth it.
You can play the game online with random strangers too, you know.
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