Hey everyone!
Due to my backer level for the game's successful Kickstarter campaign, I have two (Steam) beta keys to give out for Dominus Galaxia, a space 4x title currently in development. (We have an earlier thread discussing the game here (http://www.grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=23913.0).) If anyone is interested in a beta key, please send me a PM. Happy gaming! 8)
Very cool! :clap:
Any thoughts on the game so far? I'm not really a big 4X gamer so I'd rather not take the key from somebody who will actually use it, but I'm curious what people think.
Quote from: al_infierno on February 21, 2020, 12:41:47 AM
Very cool! :clap:
Any thoughts on the game so far? I'm not really a big 4X gamer so I'd rather not take the key from somebody who will actually use it, but I'm curious what people think.
Well so far there's been no takers, so I don't think you need to worry too much about that part. ;) If you'd like a key, just let me know!
As for the game itself, it's strongly (and deliberately) reminiscent of MOO1. There's a pretty heavy focus on strategy over micromanagement: the game uses lots of sliders (including managing production on your colonies), ship design is nicely functional without being complex, etc. I haven't fought many battles yet, but it seems like the dev has a pretty decent system in place for it.
In regards the actual state of the game, DG is already quite playable. There are still bugs, of course, but I've run into nothing game-breaking so far, and Jeff (the main developer) patches/updates the game frequently. At this point, the main issue is just that the game is missing full implementation of features -- only two of the races are currently playable, the tech tree is rather bare-bones, etc. I'm happy to say the game already has a solid foundation, however; I'm definitely looking forward to this one reaching full release state. :)
Looks like every other space 4X i've ever played. It kinda bums me out that MOO1 is still the standard by which we measure all space 4X games.
My son who loves stellaris might enjoy this if you want to get rid of a key. I'd appreciate it. If not and you'd rather keep it specifically for a member here that will give you feedback on it, that's fine as well.
Again I would have loved it if more games used wego for combat.
We just got the board game eclipse to try btw. It looks like it may become my fav board gsme,
Quote from: Martok on February 21, 2020, 12:38:57 AM
Hey everyone!
Due to my backer level for the game's successful Kickstarter campaign, I have two (Steam) beta keys to give out for Dominus Galaxia, a space 4x title currently in development. (We have an earlier thread discussing the game here (http://www.grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=23913.0).) If anyone is interested in a beta key, please send me a PM. Happy gaming! 8)
Hi Martok is this beta only or do you get to keep upon release? I'd be interested if so?
Steam keys have been distributed. Thanks, everyone!
Quote from: hellfish6 on February 23, 2020, 06:33:58 AM
Looks like every other space 4X i've ever played. It kinda bums me out that MOO1 is still the standard by which we measure all space 4X games.
Actually, it's MOO
2 that's generally considered the genre's benchmark, and has therefore seen umpteen clones (a few good, most not) over the last 10-15 years. MOO1 gets some respect, but tends to be overshadowed by its successor, which I feel is a pity.
That's one reason
Dominus Galaxia appeals to me: because it takes its main inspiration from the 1st game, not the 2nd (which I'll probably forever judge as being overrated). Not that I don't enjoy MOO2-style 4x games, but they do tend to focus more on micromanagement & optimization over actual strategy. DG may not look like much to you -- and I can certainly understand why -- but to me, I find it to be a breath of fresh air.
Quote from: Tanaka on February 23, 2020, 09:22:01 PM
Hi Martok is this beta only or do you get to keep upon release? I'd be interested if so?
So funny thing (because I'd started asking myself the same question): I'd had it locked in my head that the keys were for beta access only. However, when I went back and double-checked my actual Kickstarter level again, I realized they're actually for the full game. (Oops!) But at least it's a mistake in my/our favor. :uglystupid2:
I think it looks interesting. I'd like a key, if still available.
Quote from: solops on February 24, 2020, 11:46:48 AM
I think it looks interesting. I'd like a key, if still available.
I can give you one. I'll send you a PM later.
Much appreciated Martok :)
You're welcome, Destraex! Happy to be of service. 8)
Anguille, appreciate you hooking up solops. Fint arbeid. :clap:
Quote from: Martok on February 25, 2020, 12:53:49 AM
Anguille, appreciate you hooking up solops. Fint arbeid. :clap:
Always ready to be of service ;)