KickStarter Phoenix Point - the new game from X-COM creator Julian Gollop

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Looks like the inside of a dome. And maybe that's some kind of platform where you grow things, like round trees or food, perhaps? Making me think it's a weird (alien?) builder of some kind.

Since they posted it from Phoenix Point handle hopefully it is PP2 related.

They probably forgot that Snapshot Games has its own Twitter account.

 

[MrBuzzKill]

Anyone like this game? Has it changed much since release?

A lot of issues have been fixed, I also played it in 2023 i.e. 4 years after release. No real bugs anymore except ones you're supposed to shoot. It's fun if a bit overstaying its welcome with the campaign. Mods probably fix that

Btw I was also butthurt about Epic-first, to the point of withdrawing my pledge, but I got over it

 

[VonMiskov]

Anyone like this game? Has it changed much since release?

There's Terror from the Void overhaul mod - that's suppose to be the way to play the PP. From the description it's the closes to the original vision there can be. Overhauls few mechanics, drops the doomsday clock, new mechanics. Although I'm not the fan of delirium.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

Looks like a crossover with that Tim Burton movie, Mars attacks.

Does not instill confidence

 

[geno]

At first I thought that it was a Dyson Sphere but something is off. And it certainly doesn't seem related to PP2 at all.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Still no posts on Snapshot Games twitter account.

 

[Gandalf]

I don't know why, but seeing buildings and an ufo reminds me of X-Com Apocalypse.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

Has a wacky feel to it... bleeeeergh

 

[MrBuzzKill]

Has a wacky feel to it... bleeeeergh

 

[itsme]

I went to snapshot forums to check for any announcements there and they are completely and utterly dead. Found this post there dated june 2024 with no replies.

Hello there, :slightly_smiling_face:

I am excited :grinning: to be part of this community and dive into discussions about all things gaming. As a new member, I am eager to learn the ropes and connect with like minded individuals. :grin:

Could anyone guide me on how to ask questions and where to post queries ? :thinking: I have some thoughts and questions about Snapshot Games’ titles that I’d love to discuss with you all.

Looking forward to engaging with everyone and being part of this dynamic gaming community. :innocent:

Best regards,
James

 

[Assisted Living Godzilla]

Looks like the inside of a dome. And maybe that's some kind of platform where you grow things, like round trees or food, perhaps? Making me think it's a weird (alien?) builder of some kind.

Since they posted it from Phoenix Point handle hopefully it is PP2 related.

Could be 2K has them making a new X-COM game.

Seems like a lot of the XCOM team left Firaxis Games back in 2022 and 2023, so if 2K wanted another X-COM they may have went to an outside studio. And if you’re going to an outside studio, may as well go to the one run by the creator of the series you’re doing something with. If it is an X-COM game, could also just be something that started because 2K’s internal team at Firaxis was working on Marvel Midnight Suns.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[anvi]

Sci fi Teletubby village?

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Sci fi Teletubby village?

Shadow of the Duck.
Turn-based retro sci-fi strategy game.

 

[CthuluIsSpy]

I don't think I like the aesthetic. It looks pretty cartoony. PP was also a little cartoony and it wasn't great there either, especially when you compare it to the early footage.

 

[Jinn]

Yeah, that is not a winning aesthetic. It's going to cause a lot of people to overlook whatever this is they're working on. If the gameplay is great I could look past it myself, but it's certainly not helping me get excited.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[geno]

Guys, I'm starting to think it's not Phoenix Point 2.

 

[Alienman]

Yeah, not too promising.

 

[itsme]

Gollop is galloping on a pony again.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Does Julian Gollop have grandkids or grandnieces?
This looks something that's meant to appeal to kids.

 

[ropetight]

Does Julian Gollop have grandkids or grandnieces?
This looks something that's meant to appeal to kids.

Look like Startopia, kind of.

 

[Yaar Podshipnik]

Looks absolute rubbish really, though gameplay over graphics every time. But the choice of colors, horribly flat lighting, lack of shadows, and just a general feel of cheap plastic toys doesn't look promising.

 

[ArchAngel]

Looks absolute rubbish really, though gameplay over graphics every time. But the choice of colors, horribly flat lighting, lack of shadows, and just a general feel of cheap plastic toys doesn't look promising.

Yea, it looks like toys. Instant turn off.

 

[Ivan]

Good detail though.