Frozen Synapse

[Goose]

So there's this new game hitting computers, Frozen Synapse.  Its a turn-based/real-time tactical strategy game, in that each player sets up their turn with each move they want each of their units to make, and then when everyone's committed they all the moves execute at the same time.  It sounds like a bloody good time to me.  I always liked the thought of real-time strategy games, but always suck at them because I can never control so many units fast enough.  As well, I love me a good tactical game (Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, Advance Wars, etc), but there's never a decent multi-player component because they're completely turn-based.  This seems like the best of both worlds. 

As well (and this is the most killer feature for me), it has a play-by-email option for the multiplayer, so all the people in the game don't have to be online at the same time.  You can just set your turn, and wait when everyone else has a chance to set theirs, watch the hilarity ensue, and then take your next turn at your leisure.  Given how hectic my life is lately, the thought of being able to get a game going like this is just joyous.

There's a trailer at the site linked up there, and every copy you buy gets you a free copy to give to a friend.  Unfortunately, there's no demo, but there's a decent trailer up there and a few good videos on YouTube as well.  If I shelled out the cash for this, would anyone here be interested in giving it a go? 

[tim]

I'm up for this. Watch the trailer, people. You can have multiple games going on at once at different paces, like online chess. The concept is simple, it looks addictive, and looks like it has a good balance between strategy and gut. And it doesn't seem you need to be a hardcore gamer to play it - if you've played diplomacy (the board game) you'll probably start out better than someone who's great at Goldeneye (or whatever the kids are playing these days).

[spade]

We used to play a boardgame called 1914 which was played exactly like that. It was kind of chaotic at first, but once everyone got the gist of it, it became our favorite for quite a while.

[MrMonster]

funny enough I paid to get in the beta last summer and have barely touched the game.

always glad to support indie devs (still waiting on that Spy Party beta to start), but damned if I ever get around to playing half the shit I buy

[Goose]

Just in case anyone wants to get in on this, there's a demo available now, and the game is 50% off on Steam this weekend.  I'll be hitting up the demo later this evening.

[Goose]

Bought it.  Its awesome.  I am GooseZen.  Lets play.