Gunner, HEAT, PC (new tank game/sim-lite)

[Grim.Reaper]

Could this replace the hardcore modern tank simulator - steel beasts pro PE (which originally came with an encryption usb key that had to be plugged in while the game was played). Time will tell...

You mean it doesn't still require a........dongle?

Hehe, I just tried to delete a speck of food from my computer screen while typing!!!!

They have time limited licenses also available which doesn't require the physical device but still have the physical device as an option.

[MengJiao]

Gunner Heat PC now has a steam page and is scheduled for release in Summer 2022. Although you may still be able to get the free demo that has been out for a while off the website. The game is a fusion of simulation and accessability. Infantry is planned as is a coop mode. Could this replace the hardcore modern tank simulator - steel beasts pro PE (which originally came with an encryption usb key that had to be plugged in while the game was played). Time will tell...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1705180/Gunner_HEAT_PC/

  I've played this a little.  I set up "Itch" and did the Patreon download thing.  The T72s do blow up pretty convincingly...you know the jack-in-the-box type events.

[Skoop]

I'll probably get this when it's released on steam, I'm a sucker for well depicted tank warfare.  I have been playing Steel Beasts pretty heavy lately in my quest to simulate the Russo Ukraine War 2022.  It's still top notch.  GHPC will be insta buy though if they have infantry and arty with release.  I can't do armor without combined arms represented.

[Grim.Reaper]

Release into first access is sept 6, $30 with a 10% discount during launch week

[Dammit Carl!]

...I can't do armor without combined arms represented.

Yup. 

[Jarhead0331]

...I can't do armor without combined arms represented.

Yup.

It's on the roadmap.

[Jarhead0331]

This game is going to be absolutely epic. My favorite parts so far are the ballistic modeling and the sounds. God damn, the crew's excitement in combat rips through my speakers!

[Gusington]

You're involved in testing?

[Jarhead0331]

You're involved in testing?

I have beta code to get a head start on impressions.

[SirAndrewD]

You're involved in testing?

Patreon supporters have had the latest build for a while. 

I've been backing long enough I should get a free key on release.  And yes, this game is going to rock.

[Gusington]

Is it looking better than the typical 'early access'?

[SirAndrewD]

It's rough around the edges but yeah, I'd say it's got a lot of good content already. 

I really like where they're going with the single player content and atmosphere.  They have the engine put together really well and it plays extremely cleanly.  It just needs polish.

[Jarhead0331]

It's rough around the edges but yeah, I'd say it's got a lot of good content already. 

I really like where they're going with the single player content and atmosphere.  They have the engine put together really well and it plays extremely cleanly.  It just needs polish.

I agree overall, but it needs a lot more than polish. It needs a shit-ton of content. It needs interiors, it needs crew models, it needs infantry, artillery and aviation. It needs mission planning tools and a much more robust command system...all of this is on the roadmap, but the point is that as good as it seems, there is a long way to go.

[SirAndrewD]

Wait?  They changed course on interiors?  If so that's great news. 

A few Patreon live chats ago they were pretty adamant that wasn't happening. 

[Jarhead0331]

Wait?  They changed course on interiors?  If so that's great news. 

A few Patreon live chats ago they were pretty adamant that wasn't happening.

Oh, then I'm not sure. It certainly needs them. Without that, although it can still be great, the game will be held back somewhat.