BATTLETECH, the turn-based strategy game from Harebrained Schemes and Paradox Interactive has a new story trailer.
Sadly, the Linux version was delayed by Harebrained Schemes so we won't see it for a few months. The Windows release is coming up this month on April 24th.
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It does look and sound like it's going to be a great game for those who enjoy turn-based strategy. With over 30 BattleMechs to choose from with plenty of upgrade options, along with managing your own mercenary company it's going to be interesting.
It will have a single-player, a skirmish mode as well as online PvP to play against friends and the wider community.
As I said before, I've no doubt Harebrained Schemes will deliver the Linux version as promised. Absolutely no reason to doubt them in this case, hopefully with the delay the Linux version will see plenty of polish.
If you do wish to pre-order, not that I recommend it, but if you do you can find it on Humble Store, GOG and Steam. Note: Humble and GOG links are affiliate links.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
slaapliedje Apr 17, 2018
rustybroomhandle Apr 17, 2018
Quoting: slaapliedjesince we are getting it late, they should give us a discount
No, why? Linux is just another platform release. You're not being cheated.
slaapliedje Apr 17, 2018
Quoting: GuestQuoting: rustybroomhandleQuoting: slaapliedjesince we are getting it late, they should give us a discount
No, why? Linux is just another platform release. You're not being cheated.
Late means no pre-order bonuses (not that I like such things, but the point remains). It means multiplayer has already passed its peak. It means a lot less feedback and input to the game (GNU/Linux users were never part of the beta).
So while "cheated" is a strong word, there is definitely less of the game. A discount doesn't sound so unreasonable.
Yes, the reason they should give a discount is because of a delayed release. Multiplayer passing it's peak is an excellent reason, among many. Developers should stop treating Linux as another platform, it uses the exact same hardware as any 'PC'. Sure if you're releasing on Xbox exclusively for a year, then going to the PS4 without cross platform multiplayer, then it makes sense to count that as separate platforms. But when you're releasing on a computer, it should work on at the very least Windows and Linux (without hacks you have to have dedicated Apple hardware to run macOS). If you're not doing day 1 releases between the two, that just means bad planning on your part, which means that they shouldn't expect a lot of support for 'oh, you guys will come later.' Especially when they're going to have exclusive pre-order stuff!
Comandante Ñoñardo Apr 25, 2018
Quoting: GuestI hear bad things about gameplay forced animations that can make unbearably slow to actually play.
And a damned paradox account is required. Don't know if single player can work without it, but I actively avoid games that need multiple account hoops to jump through. If single player requires it...no way I buy this game even if it ever gets released on GNU/Linux.
According to the GOG version of this game...
Quoting: Info under the Battletech EULAPlease Note: BATTLETECH uses Paradox Accounts. You don't need an account to play the campaign or single-player skirmish modes. However, you do need a Paradox Account to challenge other players in 1v1 multiplayer matches and to redeem unlock codes for Kickstarter Backer or Pre-Order DLC.
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