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Stars in Shadow Release Date
Haarlem, The Netherlands – August 11, in the year of our Lord
2016 – Iceberg Interactive, the publisher well-known for its
love of sci-fi games and 4x strategy titles, today announces
that their brand new PC space strategy game, Stars in Shadow
(PC) will be launching on September 15, 2016 via Steam Early
Access and other digital platforms. The game marks the first
title for the Canadian development studio, Ashdar Games, and
long-time fans of the popular 4x genre will not be disappointed.
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4x strategy game set deep in
space featuring seven playable factions, comprised of six
different alien races. Offered in a highly distinctive
comic-book art style, Stars in Shadow draws players into its
galactic universe with an immersive backstory. By competing with
alien factions, exploring nearby star systems, developing
colonies and empires, and much more, the galaxy can be unified
through either diplomacy or by force – the choice will be left
entirely up to the player.
Features
• Unique hand-drawn comic book art style
• Turn based 4X space strategy featuring turn based fleet
combat. The tactical system allows starships to do battle using
a wide range of different weapons and abilities
• Seven playable factions comprising six alien races. Choice of
faction will determine tech and research opportunities initially
available. Forming alliances, conquering neighboring species, or
discovering ancient artifacts may open up additional avenues of
research
• A vast range of different planet types, each with their own
lore. The most prized worlds are those that hold artifacts from
civilizations that vanished long ago. Map sizes up to 85 star
systems. Each star can have up to 10 planets
• Manage a growing empire. Balance the competing priorities of
research, growth, and ship building and decide the fate of those
alien species that come under your control
• Galactic Politics: Of the playable alien species, three are
"young races", reaching out into the galaxy for the first time.
The remaining three are "old races", survivors of a terrible war
fought in the distant past, they still hold to their ancient
grudges. Races will impact which world will be most suitable as
well as alliances and trades offerings
• Advanced settings such as Random events and NPC factions,
including pirates and marauders
Families are required to pay for Internet usage fees to download
this game. For more information click
here.