iPhone Galactic Conflict - Real-Time Strategy (RTS), Single & Multiplayer: March 2013

Discussion in 'Upcoming iOS Games' started by MarkFromBitmenStudios, Feb 28, 2013.

  1. MarkFromBitmenStudios

    MarkFromBitmenStudios Well-Known Member

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    #1 MarkFromBitmenStudios, Feb 28, 2013
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    Hello guys,

    we are about to release Galactic Conflict RTS, a large-scale real-time strategy (RTS) game for iOS. It was explicitly developed for the iPad and after almost 2 years in development (and beta), we're happy to release it to the AppStore on
    Thursday March 14, 2013​
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    Here's the Official Trailer:


    A few facts about the game:
    • Competitive "true" RTS game set in a SciFi space environment.
    • Comprehensive tutorial introducing gameplay and units.
    • Single player campaign (12 missions).
    • Skirmish against the AI (4 difficulty settings).
    • Online synchronous multiplayer (ranked, 1v1, 2v2, via Game Center).
    • Two distinct factions with their own play style, tech tree, ships, voice acting, music, etc.
    • Large space fleets (200 max supply) for some epic battles.
    • 26 different ships ranging from small but nimble fighters, corvettes, frigates to gigantic capital ships.
    • Balanced Gameplay (we'll continue tweaking based on stats we collect and your feedback).

    I'm a huge RTS fan myself and it's pretty sad that this genre is so underrepresented on the AppStore when the iPad is actually such a great platform for RTS games. We'll also constantly work on the game balance after release since it is pretty essential for multiplayer. Almost all balancing aspects can be controlled without any need of Apple review so we can really fine-tune balance as needed.

    That's the good news, now the bad news. :p

    Hardware Requirements: iPad2+, iPhone4+, iPod Touch 5 Gen

    There's a lot going on in the game with strikecraft dogfighting or doing bomber passes, players being able to build big space fleets with lots of ships so I'm sorry but we can't support older devices on that scale.

    You can find screenshots and more information about the game (like detailled info on all ships in the game) at http://galactic.bitmen-studios.com.

    Hope I can have a multiplayer match with some of you guys once it will be out, beta games have been a heck of fun but now we need fresh meat. :D

    If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm visting the TA forums regularly anyway.

    Cheers,
    Mark.
     
  2. undeadcow

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    Thanks for supporting us small screen folks and single player; instabuy here.
     
  3. RomeSweetHome

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    RTS fans rejoice!

    I've been patiently waiting, and now it's almost here! This game is a day one purchase for me.
     
  4. oooooomonkey

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    Woah I'm glad I stumbled across this thread I love rts games and this looks like an insta buy from me.
     
  5. geoelectric

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    Neat! 2D or 3D RTS? I miss Homeworld. :/
     
  6. sindyan

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    Wow. My only thing to save.
     
  7. Twenty One

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    Awesome!:D

    Looks great...and it's too bad that there aren't more great RTS ports as well as unique IPs made specifically for iPad.

    Anyway looking forward to the release!
     
  8. Sheinfell

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    Looks interesting, even for me who is more inclined towards turnbased games.
    Hophop, on my watchlist you go!
     
  9. coxy

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    Wow looks very promising. Hope it's a true RTS - i.e. build bases or whatever - as well as resource collection.

    Any idea on installed app size ?
     
  10. Alister

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    This is my kind of game!!Cant wait for this to come out this month..hehe
     
  11. september

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    Looking good
     
  12. MarkFromBitmenStudios

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    Thanks for your support!

    Thanks guys for your replies, it really means a lot to me to see others getting as excited about this as I am. I have a lot of passion for this game and been working day and night to make this great. Every single comment helps me truly grasp that all the effort (and sometimes pain) to create this was not in vain. :)

    The game's with Apple right now awaiting approval. I'll post more info on the release date later.

    Sure, bases (buildings) are constructed on planets you own, you start out with one planet but you can "expand" by invading new planets subdueing the local (neutral) population (via bombarding and dropping ground forces) and then you can establish a new base. Of course you also mine resources on those planets (metal and crystal) and build other infrastructure (different factories, supply depots, research labs).

    App size is roughly 111MB (installed) for the universal build (retina gfx and sound, esp. voice acting, take their toll).

    Thanks, I agree, the iPad in particular is a great device for RTS but unfortunately, RTS is one of the most difficult genres to develop and a rather risky investment for new IP, so I don't think we can expect a lot of new releases anywhere near soon. I can't say about any ports, but I'm personally a bit disappointed about some ports of established brands tbh.

    Of course not. I know everyone is going the freemium route now for maximum profit but this would kill any kind of fair competition in multiplayer.

    Some have asked me about the units in the game, here's an overview sheet of the ships. More info on each individual ship or other aspects of the game can be found at http://galactic.bitmen-studios.com.

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Pitta

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    Wow.
    Seems StarBase Orion meets Gratuitious Space Battles with a meaty campaign.

    Looking forward to this one.
     
  14. MarkFromBitmenStudios

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    #14 MarkFromBitmenStudios, Mar 7, 2013
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    Release Date: March 14

    It is more an RTS than a round-based 4X. In both games you mentioned, there is no real-time aspect and you have no direct control over the space battles. Galactic Conflict is a true RTS with bases, resources, technology and space ships under your control, everything in real-time, so expect a lot more action.

    That and it ain't as buggy as any of the two are. :p

    Btw, Apple has approved the game and it will hit the stores on
    Thursday March 14, 2013​
     
  15. Pitta

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    Woooot! :)
     
  16. Twenty One

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    Great NEWS!!

    Glad that it's almost here!

    Best wishes to Mark and his team for a successful launch......hopefully this site as well as Pocket Tactics, Slide2play, pocket gamer, etc..will all give the game it's due props!

    Really looking forward to battling you guys!! Bring it on!
     
  17. CygnetSeven

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    Good luck this week. Looks awesome!
     
  18. syntheticvoid

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    Wow! Sweet! I can't freakn wait!
     
  19. Twenty One

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    Really glad to see some Devs release an actual RTS made specifically for this platform (like Autumn Dynasty) while also managing their own servers for PvP multiplayer! Their ability to tweak gameplay on their side without having to submit to Apple is nice while also being able to keep multiplayer balanced and competitive.

    It's also great to see a campaign, but more importantly to me is that this also has SKIRMISH mode vs 4 levels of AI!

    Man, like I said in another thread....what a great time to be an iPad strategy gamer. This is out tomorrow and 'Slitherine's Legion' is out today! Just wish I wasn't going to be so involved with the new Battlefield 3 expansion these next few days but I will get my time with Galactic Conquest eventually!!
     
  20. Lost_Deputy

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    So excited for this! Hope you get all the credit you deserve!!
     

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