This looks utterly and completely friggin AWESOME!!!!
http://www.ironskyinvasion.com/en/news.html (http://www.ironskyinvasion.com/en/news.html)
Quote"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.
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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
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Gob-smacking graphix.
I sent them a request for a review copy a couple of weeks ago. No word yet. :/
Quote from: LongBlade on September 27, 2012, 04:52:21 PM
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.
IN!
Huw? - is that really you. Thought you'd been sucked into the GW2 world and turned into a bunch of pixels :-))
Holy dogsh*t. That is the game I've been looking for. For 25 years.
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).
Holy crap this looks awesome!
Any idea of a release date?
I looked at the site, couldn't find a release date...
Where do I send my money???? Please, please take my money!!!! Seriously, amazingly cool!!!!
I can hold that money in a safe place for you.
^Yes, but I would have to wash it thoroughly afterwards.
Not there you perv!
Quote from: bob48 on September 27, 2012, 05:14:04 PM
Huw? - is that really you. Thought you'd been sucked into the GW2 world and turned into a bunch of pixels :-))
Haha! Actually I hadn't played all week until last night; I've been catching up with my films. Spent the week watching the Alien series and Bladerunner. :)
When When When! ...is the release date 8)
Am I the only one who had some flashbacks to Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe?
That isn't a bad thing.
I was initially a bit horrified when I saw WWII in the title. But all seems to be okay upon investigation. :P
Quote from: Nefaro on September 28, 2012, 09:07:32 PM
I was initially a bit horrified when I saw WWII in the title.
Me too. It's the second world war, not world war 2. It's not a film. :p
I never got to play Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe :( there's a game that should be remade.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 29, 2012, 03:20:35 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on September 28, 2012, 09:07:32 PM
I was initially a bit horrified when I saw WWII in the title.
Me too. It's the second world war, not world war 2. It's not a film. :p
World War Too: Return Of The Nationalists.
Nefaro, the Washington Nationals baseball team did not exist during the Second World War.
The team was the roamin Senators.
I bought the movie when it came out a couple of weeks ago hoping to review it.
I made it about half way through before deciding it was just plain bad.
Let's hope the game is better than the movie.
Mind you the game is available for pre-order through Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ISI/iron-sky-invasion
Quote from: LongBlade on November 10, 2012, 06:00:31 AM
I bought the movie when it came out a couple of weeks ago hoping to review it.
I made it about half way through before deciding it was just plain bad.
Let's hope the game is better than the movie.
You were expecting the film about Meteor Blitzkrieg by Moon Nazis to be GOOD? :o
It's a movie that demands viewing with several friends and even more beers. Laugh at it, mock it, toss off color comments at the screen...good times. ;D
It might be so bad it's good to make fun of.
I had heard it was a comedy. Turns out it was an attempt at comedy. The fact that it never received any wide distribution in movie theaters was a good indication no one thought it would be well received.
Will it run on XP? I remember when press releases mentioned such things.
only the professional releases at Wargamer mention such things.
if not, theyre added in big red letters. ::)
It's out in Yurp now. This guy put up some initial gameplay vids. I dunno. It's doesn't help that he hasn't mastered the controls/targeting/HUD yet.
Maybe when it's on sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 24, 2012, 01:25:26 PM
It's out in Yurp now. This guy put up some initial gameplay vids. I dunno. It's doesn't help that he hasn't mastered the controls/targeting/HUD yet.
Maybe when it's on sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI)
According to Gamersgate the game has been delayed to the 12th of December.
One of those last second - 5 pointless delays for games already finished that has become the new "fad" lately for publishers.
^Eh...saw a gameplay video and it looked like a total arcade click-fest. No thanks.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 24, 2012, 01:25:26 PM
It's out in Yurp now. This guy put up some initial gameplay vids. I dunno. It's doesn't help that he hasn't mastered the controls/targeting/HUD yet.
Maybe when it's on sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI)
Has that guy even played a space sim before? He's useless!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 24, 2012, 02:30:24 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 24, 2012, 01:25:26 PM
It's out in Yurp now. This guy put up some initial gameplay vids. I dunno. It's doesn't help that he hasn't mastered the controls/targeting/HUD yet.
Maybe when it's on sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkABoZAteQI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqvb_uQNMUI)
Has that guy even played a space sim before? He's useless!
I love how he boosts his engines, then flies straight in to a huge asteroid. Dude, you can fly AROUND things.
Yuk - I quite like the looks of this game, however, knowing my ability and lack of spacial awareness...there but for the grace of God go I.
...not quite what I was expecting. Maybe when its in the bargin bin.
I'm getting the movie from Netflix.
The movie was campy but fun.
I've always wanted to see the movie, namely because it seems so over-the-top. The game however, it gives me a Freespace feeling, but doesn't look as polished.
The movie was fun. The game...I was stunned to see that it's actually a full priced title. I was expecting schlocky budget ware.
Apparently there's a board game as well. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/109077/iron-sky-the-board-game
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 27, 2012, 06:18:09 PM
The movie was fun. The game...I was stunned to see that it's actually a full priced title. I was expecting schlocky budget ware.
Apparently there's a board game as well. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/109077/iron-sky-the-board-game
40$ is still not a full priced game.
Especially when games sell for 70$ for a mere digital edition these days :P
Quote from: Tpek on November 28, 2012, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 27, 2012, 06:18:09 PM
The movie was fun. The game...I was stunned to see that it's actually a full priced title. I was expecting schlocky budget ware.
Apparently there's a board game as well. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/109077/iron-sky-the-board-game
40$ is still not a full priced game.
Especially when games sell for 70$ for a mere digital edition these days :P
for something based on a joke IP to begin with, I'd call $40 full priced. Seriously, did ANYONE think this game would be anything other than $20 max shovel ware?!
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 28, 2012, 05:38:06 PM
Quote from: Tpek on November 28, 2012, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 27, 2012, 06:18:09 PM
The movie was fun. The game...I was stunned to see that it's actually a full priced title. I was expecting schlocky budget ware.
Apparently there's a board game as well. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/109077/iron-sky-the-board-game
40$ is still not a full priced game.
Especially when games sell for 70$ for a mere digital edition these days :P
for something based on a joke IP to begin with, I'd call $40 full priced. Seriously, did ANYONE think this game would be anything other than $20 max shovel ware?!
As long as people are paying 40$ for the game, then it is worth 40$, regardless of how good the game actually is.
If they thought they could sell it for 400$ and get away with it, they probably would've done it too :P
Thus speaks a true economist: something is worth what someone will pay. The game might not be worth $40 for Arctic Blast but may be for somebody else
Looks like there is a demo now available
http://www.ironskyinvasion.com/en/reports.html
...under Downloads
Quote from: steve58 on December 18, 2012, 02:43:35 PM
Looks like there is a demo now available
http://www.ironskyinvasion.com/en/reports.html
...under Downloads
Since I did enjoy the movie, it seems only right that I be the one to see if this is actually entertaining or a hot mess. Downloading!
Well, I tried it. Ugh comes to mind as a response.
The actual flight mechanics are pretty simple. Steer with the mouse, speed up/slow down by scrolling the mouse wheel up or down, fire with the left button. You can distribute your ship's energy to focus more on shields, engines or weapons by pressing Q, E or W respectively. S changes what weapon you're using. The right button locks on to small targets, but you have to use 1 to lock on to big ones and can then scroll between sub systems to fire on. I have no idea why different target types require different lock buttons other than incompetence. It really doesn't make any damn sense.
At any time, you can dock with a space station to replenish weapons, repair and sell scrap you've picked up from things that blowed up real good. Yes, even while space Nazis are attacking, the space stations of various nations just can't WAIT to hand you thousands of dollars for the burned out bits blown off their enemies. You then spend the money on upgrades.
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There's the typical game view in all of it's glory. Once you clean out an area or finish at a space station, you bring up the map and mission log and simply pick the next area of interest and warp there. So at least you aren't stuck wasting time flying around between things.
And then we come to this :
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Full video mission briefings! And they're 'funny'. Well, not so much actually funny and more in the vein of trying so damn hard to be funny that it hurts. The actors involved give performances on par with what you might see from a hostage with a gun pointed at them. It's so bad that I can't even call it acting...the word acting should be nowhere near this mess. Remember the earliest games using full motion video scenes? Remember how ghastly those videos tended to be? Yeah, expect that.
Oh, but you aren't free from this just because you start shooting stuff! No way in Hell do you get off THAT easy!
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These people are eager to talk to you and share more 'jokes' while you fly! You are one lucky bastard.
Meanwhile, the guy who did the voice work for the pilot sounds sort of like Seth Green, if Seth Green was jacked up on a handful of Quaaludes, a bottle of gin and some serious self loathing. I hated him. And he keeps talking and offering quips throughout the damn game. It's been awhile since I despised a player character this much in a game, but this dude is a bag of crap. I was cheering for the Nazis while shooting at them.
I cannot imagine playing this beyond the 30 minute time limit offered by the demo (that's what the timer is in the bottom right of some of those pics). I can't imagine any human being trying this and then deciding it's worth $40 and who knows how much of their time.
However, I WOULD totally subject myself to this crap if it was dirt cheap. I'm weird like that. ;D
Thanks AB, I was going to download this tonight, but you saved me a download!
^That's review of the month right there.
Quote from: Gusington on December 18, 2012, 08:13:42 PM
^That's review of the month right there.
Hell damn yeah!
I mean, "Can I get an 'Amen'"?
Oh, I forgot to mention the enemy pilot AI! It uses all kinds of complex maneuvers like :
-Fly straight and apparently not notice that you're being shot until you explode.
-Take a single turn to try to get out of the line of fire, then give up quicker than the French and just accept your inevitable loss.
-Fly straight at the player character but forget that you have lasers/ He'll be so unnerved that he'll panic and flee! It's FOOLPROOF!
-Spam homing missiles THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED BECAUSE THE DEVELOPERS ARE APPARENTLY COMPLETE DOUCHEBAGS.
So you liked it then?
I'm enjoying it to be frank.
It's not exactly a top notch Space Simulator, but it's got a nice share of funny quirks.
As for the different targets, it makes perfect sense to have different buttons for targeting subsystems.
Imagine trying to scroll to find all enemy targets, only to have to go over each and every subsystem they have.
There are plenty of good targeting buttons there, including R (nearest enemy), 1&2 to cycle through targets, and 3&4 for subsystems.