Much like the old play-by-email chess games of yore or the unseen pre-planned struggles of Diplomacy, Frozen Synapse contains that delightfully low-key, low-committment level of gameplay that makes it so stupidly intriguing. It’s the sort of game you can put aside for a day, frustrated at how quickly your opponent has taken down your initial push, only to have an epiphany in the shower and rush back to the keyboard, ready to deliver that sweet, pre-calculated justice. You don’t have to worry about lag, reflexes, or keeping within a ticking countdown timer - it’s a beard-stroking, wine-swirling affair with as much frenzy and energy as drying paint.
"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.
