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Title: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Nefaro on March 29, 2015, 02:48:54 AM
A mix between X-Com, 4X grand strategy, and FTL style roguelike. 

Looks like it has the kitchen sink.

Already hit the stretch goals.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kenseto/halcyon-6-starbase-commander

Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 29, 2015, 03:14:15 AM
Wow, it looks bloody good doesn't it?  Will be available on Windows, Mac and Linux and they're aiming for a December release, too.  Splendid!
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Nefaro on September 09, 2016, 07:07:41 AM
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander just came out of Early Access, into full release.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/371200



Very tempted to pick it up, despite my current gaming hiatus. 
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: undercovergeek on September 09, 2016, 09:20:07 AM
Sold
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: JudgeDredd on September 09, 2016, 09:50:52 AM
Oh good gawd no!  :(
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Barthheart on September 09, 2016, 09:56:24 AM
Have to agree with JD....  :P
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Rayfer on September 09, 2016, 10:40:32 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 09, 2016, 09:50:52 AM
Oh good gawd no!  :(

JD: Not sure if you are saying 'good gawd no' because it's another game you'll have to buy or because it doesn't appeal to you at all? Personally, after watching the Steam trailer, I have no interest in it. Not saying it's a bad game, it just isn't my cup of tea.
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: kludger on September 09, 2016, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 29, 2015, 02:48:54 AM
A mix between X-Com, 4X grand strategy, and FTL style roguelike. 

Looks like it has the kitchen sink.

Already hit the stretch goals.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kenseto/halcyon-6-starbase-commander

Picked it up today and the above is a good description, fun so far in the first hour, definitely scratches that FTL itch.
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Nefaro on September 09, 2016, 07:28:38 PM
Quote from: kludger on September 09, 2016, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 29, 2015, 02:48:54 AM
A mix between X-Com, 4X grand strategy, and FTL style roguelike. 

Looks like it has the kitchen sink.

Already hit the stretch goals.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kenseto/halcyon-6-starbase-commander

Picked it up today and the above is a good description, fun so far in the first hour, definitely scratches that FTL itch.


Awesome.  I wanted some more rogue-ish games a bit like FTL, but at a different level.
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: DennisS on September 11, 2016, 09:33:44 PM
I picked this up the other day. It has some interesting combat mechanics..lots of synergies between the various ship classes.

I like it so far..despite its cartoonish appearance, there is a surprising amount of depth to the game.
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 12, 2016, 06:35:11 AM
Every thing I have seen focuses on the combat aspect of the game, which quite honestly, doesn't really interest me. What about strategic aspects of the game, like base build, crew management, research, crafting, diplomacy, etc. How are these things fleshed out?
Title: Re: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Post by: tgb on September 12, 2016, 08:41:03 AM
Pixel art leaves me cold.  I ended up removing it from my wishlist after watching a Let's Play.  At some point it will be in a bundle for a dollar or two, and I'll revisit it at that time.