Heroes of Hammerwatch [Steam], the rogue-lite action-adventure from Crackshell is now officially out and it looks good, sadly though the Linux version is Steam only.
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Originally, the GOG store actually showed it was coming to Linux, but at release it's Windows-only on GOG. Speaking on Steam, the developer stated this is due to GOG Galaxy not being on Linux:
Sorry, their Galaxy system and SDK doesn't support Linux so in the end it seems like its not coming on GOG until we get that sorted
Their previous Hammerwatch game has a Linux build on GOG, but that was due to it having Direct IP connect multiplayer, whereas it seems they've moved towards using services from GOG and Steam to help handle multiplayer. This is obviously a repeating problem for Linux gamers, with multiple games not having a Linux build on GOG due to this.
About the game:
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure game set in the same universe as Hammerwatch. Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets and lots of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire.
A rogue-lite with a lot of persistent progression. You will start each run in Outlook, a town which you can upgrade to grant your heroes with various enhancements that will further help you in your quest. The heroes themselves will also remain persistent, you can even bring your own heroes to your friends game!
We've reached out to the developer for review keys, hopefully we will be able to tell you what we think soon. So far, it seems users on Steam are quite liking it.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: Avehicle7887I cannot stress enough saying how bad it is to rely only on services such as Galaxy or Steam for MP. Old games from over 15 years ago had LAN and they can still be played today. It is unfortunate that many devs are forgetting this and moving backward instead of forward.
That, and even if they are too burdened by implementing their own network code, it's no excuse not to make MP optional. No Galaxy? Let those who don't care about MP buy the game for SP mode, and make sure your game builds without Galaxy SDK present.
Last edited by Shmerl on 2 March 2018 at 5:03 pm UTC
Quoting: KimyrielleIn that context I find it funny how so many people here continue to bash Steam for its "evil DRM" and hype GOG -
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I completely agree. That's really difficult to understand. Their "Linux support" is just a joke. Gog is not even able to support Linux with their client (and i'm not even talking about CD Projekt ...).
Quoting: Kimyriellewhen in truth we have to thank Steam for having decent gamings options on Linux these days, while GOG never gave a flying fish about us, and their own parent company is refusing to port its games to Linux.
Not only gaming options. Valve is now a big contributor to the Linux ecosystem and free/open source projects, but people are still criticizing Valve and praising GOG (which is finally, just a reseller)...
Quoting: scaineWell, I think the "fanboyism" is really about DRM-free
These people just forget that DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on Steam...
Quoting: NarvarthThese people just forget that DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on Steam...
Nope. You forget that nothing is DRM-free on Steam.
Quoting: NarvarthThese people just forget that DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on Steam...
Wrong. There are plenty of games that are sold on GOG that are not DRM-free on Steam. Off the top of my head, Hand of Fate is a Linux game that is available on GOG, and is not DRM-free on Steam.
Last edited by hummer010 on 2 March 2018 at 6:22 pm UTC
Quoting: KimyrielleBut make no mistake, GOG is NOT a Linux friendly company, ...
I disagree. EA is not a Linux friendly company. Bethesda is not a Linux friendly company.
While GOG may not be a champion of the Linux cause, the fact that they sell and support Linux games makes them a Linux friendly company.
Quoting: NarvarthThese people just forget that DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on Steam...I don't forget that there are DRM Free games on Steam, that just happens to be irrelevant to me. As I said before, I refuse to get a Steam account because it is tied to a client that actively promotes a DRM service.
Quoting: NarvarthValve is now a big contributor to the Linux ecosystem and free/open source projects, but people are still criticizing ValveYes, because criticizing their DRM practices does not negate any gratitude we may have for their good faith contributions towards the Linux ecosystem. Just like with Microsoft.
Quoting: ShmerlDevelopers should learn how to make this optional because it's not a multiplayer only game. Seriously, it's quite unprofessional. Added another Galaxy victim to the list.I think it's quite unprofessional to call an engineer unprofessional without ever having spoken to him/her
That's the real problem with Galaxy, and not the lack of the client.
or without ever having seen a bit of code.
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Quoting: jensQuoting: ShmerlDevelopers should learn how to make this optional because it's not a multiplayer only game. Seriously, it's quite unprofessional. Added another Galaxy victim to the list.I think it's quite unprofessional to call an engineer unprofessional without ever having spoken to him/her
That's the real problem with Galaxy, and not the lack of the client.
or without ever having seen a bit of code.
Since when do customers have to be professional ?
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