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Stars in Shadow Release Date
Haarlem, The Netherlands – January 11, in the year of our
Lord 2017 – Publisher Iceberg Interactive is pleased to announce
that turn-based 4x space strategy title Stars in Shadow will
launch on PC through Steam and other digital platforms on
January 19, 2017. During its time in Early Access, the game has
been lauded as a great ‘tribute to Masters of Orion’ by the
dedicated Steam community. Developer Ashdar Games is looking
forward to fully releasing the title to all fans of the 4x
genre.
Stars in Shadow is set to release January 19, 2017 on Steam and
other digital download platforms at an SRP of $24.99. The game
can already be purchased and played in Steam’s Early Access
program.
Some of the highlighting features of the game include:
• Epic Scope:
Starting at the dawn of interstellar travel, progress through
four eras of technological advancement. Discover the science of
planetary terraforming, upgrade your infantry battalions to
battle mechs, and grow your fleet from a squadron of destroyers
to an armada of planet-destroying Dread Stars
• Varied Factions:
Seven Playable factions comprising six alien races. Each faction
has different research strengths and technology options. Forming
alliances, conquering neighboring species, or discovering
ancient artifacts may open up additional avenues of research.
Choose your race wisely as it impacts which worlds will suit
you, what trades or alliances may be offered, and whether your
neighbors are inclined to trust you
• Stylized Setting:
A distinctive comic-book art style and an original, detailed
universe backstory draw you into an immersive game world.
Interact with a unique cast of alien characters, make friends
and influence people, or crush your enemies and see them driven
before you
• Focused High-Level Strategy:
Build a vast and varied empire, taking advantage of the unique
traits offered by different alien populations and the worlds
they inhabit. A streamlined resource and planetary improvement
model keeps the game moving even when your empire grows large
• Deep Turn-Based Tactical Combat:
Face off against your opponents in complex 2D turn-based
tactical battles. Counter your enemy’s missile barrage using
point defense or interceptors, then close to energy weapon
range! Stars in Shadow’s tactical engine includes several
features rarely seen in turn based games. Multi-ship commands
keep even large fleet battles fast-paced, and smart unit
behaviors allow tight control with minimal micromanagement.
Auto-resolve battles that are a foregone conclusion, while
retaining the ability to replay any engagement to see exactly
what happened.
No word on a physical copy version of this game at this time.
Families are required to pay for Internet usage fees to download
this game. For more information click
here.