From the creator of Syndicate Wars, comes Satellite Reign. A real-time, class-based strategy game set in an open world cyberpunk city. A spiritual successor to Syndicate Wars. Developers from games like GTA IV, Darksiders II, Star Wars and L.A Noire has launched a kickstarter to bring you a game that reacts uniquely to your actions, a living city to be used and abused to your advantage.
I’ll be honest, I often see the word “Kickstarter” and I’m like “Oh, you made a kickstarter page. Please, continue to tell me more about it.” Just like in that Willy Wonka meme. But sometimes, there are some real gems in there. Like the OZombie kickstarter for example. Well here’s another one, a game that is sure to join the ranks of top quality games produced by AAA development studios. At least, I hope so. Reading through the kickstarter page is enough to make any one rainbow puke their face off. Check out the video.
Awesome right? Right!? In this game, Satellite Reign, you will control a four-man team of agents. Each of these agents will have abilities distinct and unique to them, you’ll use these collectively to battle for control of a “fully simulated, living cyberpunk city”. And what a city it is. The metropolis will not only look like a totally ass kicking city, but actually function as one too.
“the streets are bustling with people by day, and controlled by criminal organisations by night. Power grids actually power the city, information and finances flow from one district to another, and you can use all of these things to your advantage.
The entire game-world is designed around emergent gameplay. Civilians, police and corporate soldiers will all react uniquely to your actions. Power conduits, communication networks and security systems are there for you to hijack, modify or destroy. Learn how the city and its inhabitants operate, then exploit them all to advance your agenda.”
Here’s the part I really like. According to the devs you won’t be “spoon-fed one mission after another”. Players will have the ability to use whatever means possible to reach their final goal. You could bribe scientists to advance your technologies, or kidnap doctors to augment your agents. Rob some banks to fund your war, and exploit neutral implants to bend the will of others. And if that doesn’t appeal to you, you can facekick your enemies off the cliff, so to speak.
In only three days the studio, 5 Lives Studio has received £118,790 in backing, the goal only being £350, 000. This game is sure to be funded. It is planned to be released on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
Look at this amazing artwork, just look at it.
Also, I’d like to give Gamespress the credit for the phrase “kicked right in the starters”, which hence forth is my favourite phrase on the planet.
Last Updated: July 1, 2013
Guest
July 1, 2013 at 15:09
This has no relevance to this article, it’s just funny as hell.
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Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 15:53
HAHAHA!!
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Zoe
July 1, 2013 at 15:10
my starters are tingling!
ElimiNathan
July 1, 2013 at 15:29
Those aren’t starters
RinceWind
July 1, 2013 at 15:32
This looks like an awesome game! I was just moaning about yet another FPS in another article and now I see this. WIN! Man I love steampunk!
Cyberpunkman
September 11, 2013 at 12:17
You mean, cyberpunk? 🙂
RincemySniperKittEH0-O
September 11, 2013 at 12:20
Well called sir *hangs head in shame.
Rudi
July 1, 2013 at 15:24
I’m super excited about this one, I remember back in the day, when I got my first PC with a – wait for it – CD ROM and a – wait for it again – SOUND BLASTER 16bit sound card – Syndicate Plus was bundled with the whole thing. I wish I had a real life persuadatron 😉
Trevor Davies
July 1, 2013 at 15:24
I got that too!
Rudi
July 1, 2013 at 15:25
Also Ultima 8 Pagan, Wing Commander 2 and Strike Commander – good times!
HvR
July 1, 2013 at 15:37
First games on CD I ever played
ElimiNathan
July 1, 2013 at 15:28
Super keen
Trevor Davies
July 1, 2013 at 15:29
I hope you can customise their appearance, because I want an agent that looks like this:
RinceWind
July 1, 2013 at 15:48
MWahahaha! So you want a broke ass agent? ^^ #justiceintheworld
Trevor Davies
July 1, 2013 at 15:50
I want to shout, “You bloody agent!” every time I take out another agent hehe
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 15:50
Don’t come here with your tendants!!…wha?lol
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 15:49
Be sure not make him into a mage, he has a very low INT stat
Guest
July 1, 2013 at 15:58
Not even for a laugh?
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 16:32
LAWWL!!! well I guess it will be funny to see him as a mage!
Mossel
July 1, 2013 at 15:32
For some reason I am suddenly able to view the videos from work… this will end badly for me and my employer.
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 15:45
Xcom proved that these type of games can do well. here’s hoping it does well
RinceWind
July 1, 2013 at 15:47
Indeed. And you know what is on PS Plus for free? Frigging Xcom. I am so in need of the game, but what does XBL Offer? Some tower defence game. Yeah, that’s as good. Well done MS…
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 15:48
LOL …. man tower defense game ….. that’s just ……. horrible man. condolences
EDIT: wait at least it not a hidden object game!
RinceWind
July 1, 2013 at 15:49
Dude, get over to the FFXV article!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 16:06
TAKE MY MONEY!
Admiral Chief Groot Wors
July 1, 2013 at 20:01
All those YEARS emailing the Syndicate Wars devs and everyone I could find….
I hope this is a monumental success.
[Admiral Chief Stamp of Approval]