Fractured Space

RooksBailey · October 22, 2014, 07:49:20 PM

Yet another space game to add to the growing list of titles...which is always a good thing. This actually reminds me of that indie project out of Italy from a few years back that was described as a spaceship-based Counter Strike type of game. I forget the name but it got a lot of initial hype because of the impressive visuals and alpha gameplay. Sadly, I have to assume it has become vaporware because I haven't heard squat since. Regardless, this seems very similar which is a good thing. :)

http://fracturedspace.com/

QuoteFractured Space is a team-based space combat game that puts you at the helm of a colossal capital ship. Each 5v5 match offers an intense cosmic skirmish, rife with deadly exchanges between craft, but underpinned by a grander strategy. Take advantage of your ship's unique abilities and weapons in order to exploit your enemy's weakness, take control of the map, and work together to execute eviscerate your opponent. Combining the best elements of competitive PvP action with the fiction and politics of popular science fiction, Fractured Space is at the forefront of a new frontier for the genre.

Space combat has reached a singularity.

JOIN A FLEET

With 5v5 matches, your skill in combat alone cannot secure victory. Sway the tide of battle with your decisions over the battle as a whole, and bring the enemy to their knees with your tactics as a team. Unity is strength.

BUILD YOUR ARMADA

Pick a manufacturer, choose a class and customise your weapon load-outs. Use Galactic Coin - the spoils of war - to purchase new ships and start populating your fleet. Customise your craft for a specific role in combat, and be the envy of your team when your interstellar juggernaut warps into battle.

REFINE YOUR STRATEGY

No team will go into battle with the same setup, giving you a unique set of choices and options in a given match. Know your ship, learn your environment and adapt your tactics accordingly.

JOIN OUR UNIVERSE

Become part of a huge alliance of captains. The discussion on strategy is endless; share your war stories, learn from others and become a part of the Fractured Space universe.

BTW: this is from the team that successfully kickstarted Strike Suit Zero, a game long on my wishlist (musty do something about that).

Jarhead0331 · October 22, 2014, 08:07:53 PM

MP only? No thanks.

RooksBailey · October 22, 2014, 08:20:49 PM

Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2014, 08:07:53 PM
MP only? No thanks.

While I don't have a problem with MP-only games, the 5v5 setup could be a problem. With small teams the "leet" gamers often run wild and bully the newbs. >:( Hope that doesn't happen here. And hopefully there will be some sort of AI skirmish mode.

Nefaro · October 22, 2014, 09:51:54 PM

Another WoT/War Thunder/Star Conflict?

RooksBailey · October 22, 2014, 11:24:24 PM

Quote from: Nefaro on October 22, 2014, 09:51:54 PM
Another WoT/War Thunder/Star Conflict?

Seems that way. Which reminds me: I have to try Star Conflict again. I was intrigued by what I saw last year but I didn't care for the objective-based MP games. I heard they now added some more game modes. Might be worth a look again.

Tpek · October 23, 2014, 12:23:48 PM

^You forgot Godus: Wingman Factory :P
It's also a Space Based WoT.

RooksBailey · October 23, 2014, 08:04:49 PM

Quote from: Tpek on October 23, 2014, 12:23:48 PM
^You forgot Godus: Wingman Factory :P
It's also a Space Based WoT.

I never even heard of that game. Thanks for the tip! I"ll check it out.

Tpek · October 24, 2014, 03:22:30 AM

Sorry I got the name pretty damn wrong.
It's
GoD Factory: Wingmen

Link:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/262750/

Nefaro · November 17, 2014, 07:10:53 PM

So.. Early Access starts in a few days.

While I'm not all that excited about yet another MMOA shooter, this one involves capital ships IN SPAAAACE. Would be a nice change compared to all the little fighter & tank stuff. So it'll definitely be worth a look at some point. Plus being free-to-play makes that easy enough to do.

I suspect it may be awhile longer until it's up to speed, though.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/310380/

Tpek · November 18, 2014, 02:31:52 PM

Aaaaaaaaaand they just locked it for "My Region". :P

Nefaro · February 02, 2015, 09:16:19 PM

There's currently a small discount on early access packages. I grabbed the basic one.

Been wanting to check this out.

Looks like they put in a big update a few days ago.

spelk · February 03, 2015, 03:19:17 AM

I've had this for ages, but every time I've tried to play it their servers have been down. So I've not actually seen anything it has to offer yet. And after a while, loading up their menu system, to see the servers are down, and then coming back out starts to wear out your enthusiasm for the game.

Nefaro · February 03, 2015, 03:42:07 AM

Hrmm.. didn't realize their servers are down regularly. Do they take them down during the same period each day? Or for long stretches equalling days? Hopefully not the latter.

spelk · February 03, 2015, 02:22:15 PM

I think theres a brief couple of hours window when they're up, I've just never been able to time my gameplaying with their window. Was going to look up the info in their menu screens, but I've just realised I got so sick of not being able to play the game I uninstalled it!

Nefaro · December 24, 2015, 01:50:30 PM

Fractured Space is doing it's last progression wipe next month.

I'm guessing it will go into Open Beta not long afterward.

Quote
We are now able to confirm the final progress wipe for Fractured Space will take place on or shortly after the 21st January 2016. This is an essential part of the development of the game, as we introduce the new tech tree, including the new lineup of starter ships.