It's World War II...in SPACE!

[Jarhead0331]

This looks utterly and completely friggin AWESOME!!!!

http://www.ironskyinvasion.com/en/news.html

"Iron Sky: Invasion" is a space fighter simulator, calling to mind such classics as the legendary... You-Know-Which series - further enhanced with strategy and RPG elements. The core of the gameplay is based on ship-to-ship dogfights, combined with assaults on giant spaceships (such as the Siegfried-Class Zeppelins), as well as tactical thinking and resource management.

The game is set in outer space, where the players must defend the Earth from the invasion of the Moon Nazis. The players control spaceships to freely roam the space and attack Nazi vessels; various weapons and equipment are at their disposal, from laser cannons and missiles to handy drones and satellites which can be launched from certain ships. The vessels are also equipped with military countermeasures, to protect them from enemy fire.

The players can access a tactical map of outer space to spot the positions of Nazi forces or any ongoing battles, and thus instantly know where to fly. The ultimate goal is to destroy the secret Nazi base hidden on the Dark Side of the Moon and to keep the Earth safe from the invading spacecraft.

Being based on the cult movie, the "Iron Sky: Invasion" comes with a touch of politics as well: various nations will offer unique missions, yet to accept or refuse them is up to the player. Some missions tempt the players with special rewards, such as precious upgrades or even brand new ships.

The players can dock at an allied space station to recharge weapons, purchase upgrades or even switch ships. Almost all spaceships that appear in the film can be controlled in game (except for the largest one), including the South-Korean scout ship "Zerg", the Australian bomber "Dundee", or the UK fighter "Spitfire". The availability of some will depend on the completion of certain missions.

The ships' sub-systems can be further upgrade in the hangar: for example, upgrading the offensive systems will increase the number of weapons and boost their power, while an engine upgrade will improve the ship's speed and range of interception. Upgrades require special resources, which can be scavenged from destroyed enemy units or found in outer space.

Avant-garde gameplay - space flighter simulation with elements of RTS

Unique game structure: with no division into single missions, "Iron Sky: Invasion" is one giant, open-world battle

Non-stop action full of ship-to-ship dogfights, combined with epic assaults on gigantic Siegfried-Class space Zeppelins

Numerous enemy ship classes, from the mighty Valkyrie to the fearsome Götterdämmerung

Diverse classes of ships which players can control, from space fighters to heavy bombers

Multiple weapons, just like in the film: lasers, missiles and drones are just some examples of the vast arsenal at the players' disposal

Resource management: players can scavenge parts from destroyed spaceships, collecting precious elements for enhancements

Energy management: players can transfer the ship's power between engines, shields and weapons, depending on the needs of the moment

Lots of upgrades: home station docking opens a user-friendly game economy, allowing players to access hundreds of ship upgrades

Breathtaking 3-D universe filled with awe-inspiring effects to match those of the film, courtesy of the powerful GRACE2™
engine

[bob48]

Gob-smacking graphix.

[LongBlade]

I sent them a request for a review copy a couple of weeks ago. No word yet. :/

[Jarhead0331]

I sent them a request for a review copy a couple of weeks ago. No word yet. :/

Uhhhh...I'll write that article if you get the code.

[Huw the Poo]

IN!

[bob48]

Huw? - is that really you. Thought you'd been sucked into the GW2 world and turned into a bunch of pixels :-))

[Gusington]

Holy dogsh*t. That is the game I've been looking for. For 25 years.

[steve58]

Fan damn tastic! That looks and sounds great...just hope my PC will be able to handle it.

That 3rd picture JH posted reminds me of a James Bond movie (You Only Live Twice, I think).

[TheCommandTent]

Holy crap this looks awesome!

[mikeck]

Any idea of a release date?

[Gusington]

I looked at the site, couldn't find a  release date...

[Steelgrave]

Where do I send my money???? Please, please take my money!!!! Seriously, amazingly cool!!!!

[Gusington]

I can hold that money in a safe place for you.

[Steelgrave]

^Yes, but I would have to wash it thoroughly afterwards.

[Gusington]

Not there you perv!