Falling Frontier

Wouldn't you like to play a game where the universe is your oyster, not just the world? Falling Frontier may tickle your fancy. This upcoming sci-fi RTS game definitely sparks some intrigue with its vast maps and more urgent building mechanics. It's a title looking to bring some excitement back into the micromanagement of space operations. So far, it seems to be succeeding.

Falling Frontier doesn't have a release date, but already sci-fic, and simulation fans have their ears perked. Essentially, you'll take control of an expeditionary force to set up a new life in a generated universe. However, all is not simple when foes of the old attempt to chase you down for control of newly discovered resources. So how will you manage your interplanetary expansions?

Pushing New Horizons

So what can we expect from this colossal-scale RTS game? Falling Frontier looks like it's pushing limits for the genre, offering gameplay that expands into all corners of a universe but centers around logistics. That's right - instead of battling with starships and war machines, you're success will come from how well you set up your logistical network.

Before you think that might sound a bit too much micromanagement, Falling Frontier looks to make this incredibly intuitive. Players will have to fight for survival, building fleets, constructing supply lines, and fending off competitors vying for the same kind of intergalactic domination. It will take a bit of brainpower for victory, but the immersive nature of the game looks promising.

Another intriguing factor here is the level of customization. There look to be interfaced to build your own ships to tackle your unique set of circumstances. Not to mention, you can pick and choose crew members according to their abilities. Even more exciting, your personnel are vulnerable to kidnapping and interrogation, compromising the security of your interplanetary empire.

The visuals on this game look well designed to help players manage the complexities of expanding their presence throughout the universe. Oversee your entire empire or zoom into micromanaging planet stations in the few scrolls of a mouse wheel. There's some fascinating stuff going on at Falling Frontier, and we eagerly anticipate seeing the final result.

A Space Opera is Logical

It's been a while since we've seen a game that takes the idea of RTS micromanagement and streamlines it for accessibility. The level of thrills and action that Falling Frontier sees to provides is outstanding. We can only hope it delivers on all its promises of a magnificent RTS-simulation game.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Intuitive interface to manage your interplanetary empire
• Many different approaches to victory
• Intriguing levels of customizability

Cons:

• No defined release date yet
• Possibly overzealous on the micromanagement front