Crying Suns
Overview: Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that blends the strategic depth of FTL with the rich storytelling of science fiction epics like Dune and Foundation. As the commander of a space fleet, you’ll navigate a procedurally-generated universe, uncovering the mysteries of a fallen empire while battling through tactical space engagements. With a dark and immersive atmosphere, the game offers a challenging experience where every decision can be your last.
Main Features:
- Procedurally-Generated Universe: Explore a vast, ever-changing galaxy with dynamic, randomly generated star systems and events.
- Tactical Space Combat: Engage in strategic battles with your battleship and squadron fleets, balancing resources, positioning, and tactics.
- Rich Storytelling: Dive into over 300 possible story events that reveal the deep, dramatic narrative structured across 6 chapters.
- Inspired Atmosphere: Experience a dark, immersive setting influenced by classic science fiction works like Dune, Foundation, and Battlestar Galactica.
- Rogue-lite Challenge: Prepare for a tough journey with permadeath and frequent retries, as the game’s difficulty will test your strategic prowess.
Story: The Epic Journey of a Clone:
After 700 years of peace, the Galactic Empire has collapsed, and its god-like machines, the OMNIs, have mysteriously ceased functioning. With humanity on the brink of extinction, the last hope lies on the icy, desolate planet of Gehenna. Here, you awaken as a clone of Admiral Ellys Idaho, humanity’s greatest starship commander. Guided by Kaliban, the last active OMNI, you must command a battleship through the chaotic remnants of the Empire, reactivating the OMNIs and securing humanity’s future.
Platforms:
- Crying Suns will initially launch on PC and Mac, with plans for an iPad release to follow shortly.
Summary: Crying Suns combines tactical gameplay with a gripping narrative set in a richly developed science fiction universe. Its rogue-lite elements and procedural generation ensure a unique and challenging experience, while its deep story and dark atmosphere pay homage to iconic sci-fi literature and media.
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