Stars in Shadow

Release Date: 2017-01-19

Developer: Ashdar Games

Genres: Indie, Strategy

Price: 18.99

Featured DLCPLAY AS MEGA-MACHINE WORSHIPPING CYBORGS IN STARS IN SHADOW: LEGACIES DLC OUT TODAYNEW VIDEO SHOWS OFF FACTION-EXCLUSIVE GAMEPLAYPublisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Ashdar Games announce that Legacies the first expansion for turn-based 4X strategy game Stars in Shadow is available for purchase today through Steam GOG and all major digital retailers at an SRP of $4.99. To celebrate the launch of Legacies Stars in Shadow is currently on a weeklong 40% discount on Steam. Legacies adds one new minor faction and one new playable faction the cyborg Tinkers who excel in production. They worship Dzibix an ancient mega-machine that covers the whole surface of their arid home world of the same name. The Arda Seed are a minor faction who utilize hyperspace lanes causing hyperspace anomaly locations to pop up in the galaxy. Legacies is the first DLC to explore the causes behind the collapse of the Golden Age and subsequent Great War Stars in Shadows biggest mystery. These new gameplay features are highlighted in the video on the Legacies product pageLegacies DLC Features New playable faction: Tinkers New population type: cyborgsNew planetary special: Planetary Debris Rings and Asteroid BasesSpace Habitats and Re-deployable Mobile StationsNew minor faction: Arda Seed New Hyperspace Anomaly locationsTechnology Boosts and Researchable ArtifactsHerald encountersNew technologies weapons and encountersAbout the GameStars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X science fiction strategy game. Explore the stars settle distant worlds and build an interstellar empire. Recover ancient technologies and negotiate with alien leaders. Created by a pair of passionate strategy gamers Stars in Shadow features streamlined empire management sophisticated turn-based tactical combat and detailed world building.FEATURESEpic Scope:Starting at the dawn of interstellar travel progress through four eras of technological advancement. Discover the science of planetary terraforming upgrade your infantry battalions to battle mechs and grow your fleet from a squadron of destroyers to an armada of planet-destroying Dread Stars. Varied Factions: 7 Playable factions comprising six alien races. Each faction has different research strengths and technology options. Forming alliances conquering neighboring species or discovering ancient artifacts may open up additional avenues of research. Choose your race wisely as it impacts which worlds will suit you what trades or alliances may be offered and whether or not your neighbors are inclined to trust you.Stylized Setting:A distinctive comic-book art style and an original detailed universe backstory draw you into an immersive game world. Interact with a unique cast of alien characters make friends and influence people or crush your enemies and see them driven before you.Focused High-Level Strategy:Build a vast and varied empire taking advantage of the unique traits offered by different alien populations and the worlds they inhabit. Experiments on a slave population might diminish your popularity in the Galactic Council. A streamlined resource and planetary improvement model keeps the game moving even when your empire grows large. Deep Turn-Based Tactical Combat:Face off against your opponents in complex 2D turn-based tactical battles. Counter your enemys missile barrage using point defense or interceptors then close to energy weapon range! Stars in Shadows tactical engine includes several features rarely seen in turn based games. Multi-ship commands keep even large fleet battles fast-paced and smart unit behaviors allow tight control with minimal micromanagement. Auto-resolve battles that are a foregone conclusion while retaining the ability to replay any engagement to see exactly what happened.