GalaxyMage 0.1.0 review
DownloadGalaxyMage is a free, open-source tactical/strategic RPG for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh.
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GalaxyMage is a free, open-source tactical/strategic RPG for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh.
The tipical RPG game system is a type of role-playing game where turn-based battles are fought on a 3D map. Examples of commercial tactical RPGs include Final Fantasy Tactics, Vandal Hearts, and Disgaea: Hour of Darkness.
Our goal is to make GalaxyMage a game that is relatively simple to pick up and play -- you can dive right in without getting bogged down in the details of the battle mechanics -- but to also allow for a lot of character development and customization.
We also intend to create a unique, advanced AI system that allows enemy units to work together as a team and employ a wide variety of strategies. And eventually, we plan on adding networked multiplayer support.
What's New:
Although this is our first release, the battle engine is nearly feature-complete. Players can participate in an entire battle against an AI opponent, complete with a 3D battle map, music, and sounds. Designers can develop their own custom battle maps, scenarios, character classes, and abilities. However, 0.1.0 doesn't come bundled with a lot of content: right now, there are only two battle scenarios, three character classes, and four abilities implemented. The AI is also not particularly challenging.
All abilities, classes, scenarios, and maps are defined in simple, text-based configuration files, so it should be fairly easy for designers to jump in and start creating a new GalaxyMage campaign.
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