Occasionally when you play an FPS online, the desire to mind control your team to make them go where you want them to is gripping. Sorry, not gripping (silly thesaurus), it’s frustrating. It’s actually the most frustrating aspect of those games. So what if a tactical, team-based shooter was a turn based strategy instead? Brilliant idea, reader! Unfortunately for you, developers Mode 7 have beaten you to it. But don’t sue them for copyright infringement, because you’ll be hurting the developers of a really clever, fun and challenging game. Oh, and it was their idea, so you won’t win. Waste of money really.
"On this week's episode, Mode 7 Games co-founder, Paul Kilduff-Taylor, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the origin of Mode 7, the success of Frozen Synapse, the current games scene in the UK. and what to expect from Frozen Synapse 2."
This week’s Humble Weekly Bundle, Make Your Move, features a nice crop of strategy games. While many of the previous bundles have been following a formula showcasing one developer’s games, this one is more eclectic.
Developer Double Eleven explains how Frozen Synapse Prime takes advantage of Nvidia Shield technology in this exclusive interview from GDC 2015.