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Frozen Synapse was officially released this past week. It is a simultaneous turn-based strategy game where you control minimalist looking, gun-wielding units—be it machine gunners, shotgunners or grenadiers. The simultaneous part of turn-based means that each player’s turn acts out at the same time, with each turn taking up 5 seconds of real time.
It is an exercise in precisely timing movements and unit placement, given that almost all engagement between adversary units is based on line of sight and cover. The maps and unit load outs are randomly generated, making the basic tenets of strategy emphasized, while also giving plenty of fresh layouts.
I still need some more time to make a more considered opinion on Frozen Synapse, especially the single player, which I'm not so sure about. But I have been really loving the multiplayer and skirmishes in both the pre-order beta and the little time I’ve had with the more final versions. It is unfortunate that the servers have been acting up the past few days, but as of this morning, I have been able to connect more reliably. Though this is somewhat at the expense of splintering players across many servers.
So there are a few kinks still, but it definitely seems like something everyone should at least take a look at.
[Frozen Synapse is 20 dollars with a free copy for a friend from the official website or through Steam. It is on Windows and Mac OS X. Buying it on the Mode 7 website also activates on Steam.]
Comments
12 years, 11 months ago
Looks like a pretty cool game especially with the multiplayer component, but I wish there was a steam demo or something. It's a game I really need to try before I decide on a purchase.
12 years, 11 months ago
Looks really neat. I would like to try a demo or something.
12 years, 11 months ago
Nice visuals, will definatly try it out.
12 years, 11 months ago
Well I hope Joseph will have something to say about this game since I gave him my free extra copy to him back in December. Setting up multiplayer games in Frozen Synapse is great. Since everything is turn-based, you can play each turn whenever you are ready and submit. A game can be played throughout a day, a week, or longer. If anyone remembers how setting up movement and actions in a level in the old Rainbow Six games, it's similar to that.
12 years, 11 months ago
looks quite interesting, could make for some really fun online play.
12 years, 11 months ago
looks interesting and i want to try it
12 years, 11 months ago
I like the idea of multiplayer in a game such as this. Looks fun, I might have to try this game out. Team Fortress 2 might finally have a friend on my steam account.
12 years, 11 months ago
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-frozen-synapse/17-2579/
I think the giantbomb QL showed it off well. Looks pretty sweet and a key for a friend makes it even neater with it being like chess.
12 years, 11 months ago
well it looks interesting i may pick it up when i make my steam account and get 8 dollors on it and etc,,,etc
12 years, 11 months ago
This really is a good game. It's cool because its right in between an RTS and a turn based strategy game
12 years, 11 months ago
I can't help but think of Brink when I watch that trailer. Especially when it shows the buildings in the video (The Ark anyone?).
12 years, 11 months ago
Looks interesting, might check more about this game.
12 years, 11 months ago
Interesting, quite an old top-down format, but it does seem innovative. Ill have to check it out!
12 years, 11 months ago
Ima get this game for sure! It looks very entertaining and maybe i can hook my clan up with it. :)