Turn-based tactical squad shooter Frozen Synapse 2 ought to launch a while in August, builders Mode 7 Games introduced in the present day, seven years after the primary got here out. The sequel remains to be centered on squad-based tactical motion the place all models and sides play their seems concurrently, however now it’s constructed into an overarching strategic degree of defending a complete procedurally-generated futurecity and placating its many factions. Mode 7’s Paul Kilduff-Taylor nods to X-Com: Apocalypse as an inspiration in a brand new half-hour gameplay video, whereas additionally displaying off the turn-based murders and faction-juggling. Here, watch it beneath.
Coo, that’s not half-bad. I’ve not paid a lot consideration to FS2 over the previous yr, with its launch hanging so nebulously, however that is wanting attention-grabbing as the discharge nears.
“August” is restricted as Mode 7 get concerning the Steam launch, however let’s exit on a limb and guess most likely not tomorrow.
Our dearly departed Adam (RPS in peace) chatted with Mode 7 about FS2 again in 2016, together with referring to that Apocalypse edge. The unique is certainly one of the best strategy games, in keeping with us, so I’m definitely eager to find what the additional technique layers would possibly add. August.
