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It seems Homefront: The Revolution is still coming to Linux, as it has recently popped up on SteamDB. I've spoken to the developer and publisher a few times, who repeatedly stated the Linux version was not cancelled, so it looks like it was being worked on.
Six hours ago from SteamDB:
Quote223110/config/oslist: linux
223110/name: Lnx - Binaries
223111/config/oslist: linux
223111/name: Lnx - Engine
I was pretty excited about it before release, but the reviews really aren't all that good. I will do my usual thing and give it a properly honest look when it's available for us.
About the game
Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.
A living, breathing, open world responds to your actions - you and your Resistance Cell can inspire a rebellion on the streets and turn Occupation into Revolution, as oppressed civilians take up the fight.
But your enemy has the advantage - superior technology, firepower, heavy armour and air support. You must learn the art of guerrilla warfare – ambush, sabotage, infiltration, deception – and fight a running battle through the war-ravaged suburbs of Philadelphia.
And the single player campaign is just the start – in Co-Op you and your friends can form your own Resistance Cell and become renowned as Heroes of the Revolution. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Game looks nice and i would love to play some more FPS with controller in the living room, but all these bugs and negative reviews give me a headache. Will think about it again when its released.
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Eew.
Last edited by TheGZeus on 12 September 2016 at 10:13 pm UTC
Last edited by TheGZeus on 12 September 2016 at 10:13 pm UTC
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Quoting: KeyrockHere's hoping for Vulkan support by the time it drops for the penguin. I suppose that's more up to Crytek than Dambuster, though.
Vulkan is for CryEngine V. This game is CryEngine 3. Probably a late 3 since that is where Linux support got in.
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boltronics Sep 13, 2016
Of course it's going to be out. After Windows users got to play it for free over the Steam free weekend that just passed...
Anyway, I played it under Windows which I installed recently (giving me a quad-boot setup now - Debian with amdgpu+Mesa, Ubuntu+fglrx, Ubuntu+amdgpu-pro, Windows). I don't usually run Windows at all, but recently re-added it for a small number of games I really want to play that won't work with Wine for the foreseeable future due to DX11 and copy protection issues. I don't plan on making a habit of it.
Anyway, here are my thoughts:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/boltronics/recommended/223100/
If the game runs anything like the Windows version, this will be a bad game. Note that the issues I had were generally not performance-related. If you like sandbox games, play Shadow of Mordor first before picking this one up.
Anyway, I played it under Windows which I installed recently (giving me a quad-boot setup now - Debian with amdgpu+Mesa, Ubuntu+fglrx, Ubuntu+amdgpu-pro, Windows). I don't usually run Windows at all, but recently re-added it for a small number of games I really want to play that won't work with Wine for the foreseeable future due to DX11 and copy protection issues. I don't plan on making a habit of it.
Anyway, here are my thoughts:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/boltronics/recommended/223100/
If the game runs anything like the Windows version, this will be a bad game. Note that the issues I had were generally not performance-related. If you like sandbox games, play Shadow of Mordor first before picking this one up.
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This game doesn't have mixed reviews, it's got horrible reviews. It's at a metascore of barely 50. So don't get blinded by the glossy graphics on this one folks - read a few reviews and see if it is worth your time.
http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/643672-homefront-the-revolution/articles.html
Last edited by Beamboom on 13 September 2016 at 8:25 am UTC
http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/643672-homefront-the-revolution/articles.html
Last edited by Beamboom on 13 September 2016 at 8:25 am UTC
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Quoting: BeamboomThis game doesn't have mixed reviews, it's got horrible reviews. It's at a metascore of barely 50. So don't get blinded by the glossy graphics on this one folks - read a few reviews and see if it is worth your time.
73 of 100 from my favorite magazine.
"Average."
But then, we don't have a huge amount of such games on Liunx.
Let's see...
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[email protected] Sep 13, 2016
Does it still prevent you from shooting through gates? Haha.
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boltronics Sep 13, 2016
Quoting: cxphergmailcomDoes it still prevent you from shooting through gates? Haha.Ah yes, I forgot to mention that bug in my review!
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Quoting: omer666Quoting: liamdaweI am personally hoping it's at least okay, as I've been wanting to try it for a while.
To be fair, RPS' John said he recommends it despite its flaws.
Thank you. I'm glad someone mentioned that review at RPS. It single-handedly cemented my future purchase of Homefront (whenever it comes out on Linux.) As a huge fan of the glitch-laden masterpiece Saint's Row 2, I know there's more to my enjoying a game than multi-player PVP modes and photo-realistic graphics, two things I remember predictably cited by many negative Steam reviews.
I"m glad to hear it's release feels ever closer. It. Shall. Be. Mine.
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I´ll almost certainly get it as well. How quickly will depend on the price. I played the first "Homefront" game on windows and despite the negativity surrounding it, I still felt I got my moneys worth in FPS entertainment. Of course when I bought it, I believe it was priced at around 15 euro.
My main issue with that game was nothing more dramatic than that I wished it had been 20-25% longer for more prolonged gameplay. So unless this game is significantly worse, buying it is a no brainer.
My main issue with that game was nothing more dramatic than that I wished it had been 20-25% longer for more prolonged gameplay. So unless this game is significantly worse, buying it is a no brainer.
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