Разработчик: Michael Zahniser
Описание
The main story line takes about 8-16 hours to play through. The galaxy contains hundreds of star systems and planets, and several alien species with their own unique technologies. You can choose between more than fifty ships and several hundred ship upgrades. A plugin system allows anyone with a text editor and a paint program to create new ships, weapons, or missions, and the galaxy editor can be used to add new star systems and planets.
Endless Sky is free, open source, and cross platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux). Over time, the game universe will expand as contributors add new missions, story lines, alien species, places to explore, sound effects, and artwork.
For more information, please visit the website or read the player's manual.
Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- Memory: 750 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Mac
- Memory: 750 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Linux
- Memory: 750 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Отзывы пользователей
Okay, well I've only been playing for 8 hours now, but I can confidently say that a lot of work and creativity was put into this game. It's a bit grind-ey, though I'm saying that from a merchant's point of view, but exploring and reading the descriptions for planets is fun. I do, however, get to enjoy the fruits of my labour; I am now a millionaire and the proud owner of my very own fleet, comprising of a grand total of TWO ships. (Hey, I'm pretty sure that it still counts as a fleet.) I might end up getting bored and turning to a life of danger and excitement, but my current playstyle is so lucrative that I'm probably going to stick to it until I can buy myself a halfway decent ship/fleet. Anyways, it's free, so try it out. If you're a sci-fi nerd, then you'll enjoy the lasers, futurism, and space-stuff; and if you're into finance, capitalism, or accounting, (or you just want to experience the joys of paying off a virtual mortgage) then you'll enjoy basically everything else! Also, did I mention that it's really addictive? I just wanted to try it out and now it's 1:18 in the morning. Completely replaced my heroin addiction; though I've hardly ate, drank or gone to the washroom since I started so I'm not sure if it's all that healthier.
Dies quickly for 6000 god forsaken times in my good ship called 'Placid' in the type of Leviathan, destroyed by an alien, an republic fleet and.. more.
Of course, it's not what you think. This game is like playing a novel while you controls your person ship from above, with this game exceeding my expectations - I believe it will do that to you too. The story to start has a chance to start up, I believe there is a guide on how to starting the story somewhere.
Good luck!
11/10
As of right now, this is the second most played game in my steam library. This game is in front of Black Ops III, Terraria, Astroneer, Warframe, and Age of Empires II. My brother played Arma 3 a lot, so that is #1, but in terms of play time for me? This is the second most played game.
I recently finished the Free Worlds campaign, but I somewhat cheated by playing it after I had 45 customized Shield Beetles equipped with Jump Drives, Dark Storm Shielding, Large Heat Shunts, and the best weapons I could find. Needless to say, nothing could really stand in my way.
And yes, I did actually loot 45 Jump Drives and 45 Large Heat Shunts from Korath ships. I wanted to beat the campaign without hacking.
Speaking of hacking, I am very glad that money can't buy everything. It makes even the people who type "999999999" into the money section of the file have to work to get stuff. Not that they can't just put in other things through the .txt files.
I grew up on Escape Velocity, it was my first true gaming love when I was a dweeb in the early 90's with a "Power Mac" (oxy-moron back in the day aswell).
This game was my life, doing fly-bys with captain hector, doing medical-supply runs to Spica and space-bombing planets into submission... this game seems to live up to this and more.
Just started playing but I cannot stop, it is scratching that itch that no game was capable of doing.
Thank-you devs!
Space farers rejoice!
This Free Game, IS a FREE GAME. You heard correctly!.
First of all, it's free and Does Not require, *Tempt, or ask for any money at all, in game or out.
Secondly, it's free to leave you to decide for yourself... everything! (There is a tutorial mission, but it's your choice.)
The game it's self is a "top down", 2D, sandbox, point to point**, space sim akin to the like of "Elite Dangerous" (except this game is playable!).
The focus in Endless sky is on Fleet management, sure you can focus on one ship, but you can "aquire" more. (buy/pirate)
And has plenty of them to explore and modify, without being overwhelming.
Endless Sky also has a "surprising" amount of space to explore, and even has some story/questline for you to find.
"I'm struggling to fight these "butchers nails" at the moment.. so I'll leave you with this..."
It's FREE, have a look!.
Good luck captain, see you when your an Admiral. 07
This is definitely worth checking out and playing through the current storyline. Small craft are kind of useless and weak right now, though the issue is being considered; work your way up to a capital ship if you want to live. I didn't note a lot of room for player skill here really, it's mostly a game about building and customizing your fleet to smash the opposition - but there's a lot of customization on offer and I was constantly surprised that there was still more to discover. I still haven't seen everything or completed the currently available main quest line. The writing is very well done. At one point I rescued some kids from a pirate base and eventually found them a new home. They promised to repay me some day and I figured that was just the end of it and I smiled at the end of a satisfying 'good deed' quest. I came back an in-game year later, having completely forgotton about the quest, and when I landed I discovered a note explaining how those two kids had worked hard and made a place for themselves here - had a child, bought a home - and they put together all the money they owed and left it for me. That impressed the heck out of me that this quest resolution, which I imagine a lot of players might never even find, was so attentive to detail and consistent within the game world.
Absolutely incredible. Some people see "2D" and leave. Not me. I love space, and I love this kind of game. The commerce is relaxing, and the combat is intense. This is what indie games should be. Better than NMS AND FREE! Would be 10/10, but -1 for no music.
How is this game free? I have no idea. Could easily be worth $20 or more.
One of the greatest aspects of this game is its ease of organization and navigation. There are so many ships, weapons and stars that you could very easily get lost and frustrated trying to remember where everything is had the developers not taken that into consideration. You can see the prices of everything in every system and where every piece of equipment you've discovered is sold. You can access everything's stats to plan out trips.
Endless sky seemed like a simple game at first. The overall gameplay reminded me of many hours lost to starport GE and I almost stopped playing because of that. All I can say is keep playing, you will be hooked by the first hour.
Being able to have your own fleet, or be the best space bus ever, or being a glorified long haul space trucker, or being a quest monkey, anything you do, the game let's you. You want to build your fleet but don't have the cash? Kill an enemies engines and board them! What other game does that and let's you keep the ship?
Overall, endless sky is a slow ramp up to a strong addiction.
Plain, simple, deceptively difficult. A 2d overhead retro view of a game with a universe that holds more than you would think. This is one of those girls that may not do much in the sense of graphics, sounds or all that flashy stuff, but rather is one of those games that puts more computing power in the possibilities. And for a free game, this sure is good buy if you like puttering about and build your mighty fleet! While at the same time keeping your bank book in proper balance.
A wonderful 2d Space game. Construct a massive fleet, rule it all. There is nothing more satisfying than amassing a fleet of 300 heavy warships and watching them fill the whole screen.
This is a rare thing to find, overall. Kudos to the developer for making it, and constantly updating it. Its almost like a 2d Galaxy on fire. Which is grand considering how much detail was put in.
Those who are working on this from github or otherwise, please do a steam workshop for this...It would make the replay value soar.
Freaking awesome game. Seriously. How does someone make something this awesom for free?
It's not above criticism. It's...minimalist with a punch. Basically the dev sat back, asked what is important in a spacey-tradey game and did that... and skimped on the rest. It's two D, top down and completely amazing.
This game, where to start...
As of the Coalition's update (0.9.5 unstable beta) there's the depreciation of modules and ships to contend with. If you like the previous version, just go to the github and get a previous version.
1. Anyways: the map is big, still expanding, and has plenty as-is to offer. There's aliens, civil wars, and planets to conquer.
You can be a humble merchant, trading and hauling for steady pay. There's also passenger courier work which require the safe-keeping of those aboard to arrive at their destination. Escort duties involves distracting and attacking pirates then escaping before your objective gets destroyed. Bounty-hunting requires combat reputation, so getting a bigger, stronger ship and going pirate hunting will build up your rep to be given those high paying contracts. Or even do some of each just to make end's-met.
2. When starting out, even if you want to get a feel for the game on your own: TAKE THE TUTORIAL!!! It pays, it gets you going in a definative path, and you can buy some local maps (which it's highly recommended to just buy maps early on). Once you open up the sky with areas you have explored, do some jobs for a while within them. There are two time markers early in that you can use as reference points to gauge off of. If you manage to pay off your loan before Rememberance Day, you did awesome. If you pay it off before the Civil War, great. If you can't pay it off until after then, you may need to rethink your career choice.
3. Don't worry about goofing off and exploring or anything until AFTER you pay off your first debt (like I said before, buy some maps so you don't go stumbling about early on). If you are having problem with the Pirates, stick to the middle and 'north-west' part of the map and do trading. If you are in the mood for salvaging or capturing ships, aim for the 'south-west' area around Aldhibain (five jumps 'south south-west of Rutilicus/home-planet) since there is both a strong merchant & local milita and Pirate raids. Also, the planet within the Aldhibain has both an Outfitter & Shipyard along with the trader, so you can not only sell the parts you get, you can sell any captured ships, equipt any modules you aquire or buy new ones when you get the money for them.
4. Lastly, once you upgrade your ship (anything over $million should do) go explore and visit each unexplored spot. Can't reach there? No worries, you will soon enough. If you prefer a more peaceful venture (aside from Pirates) visit the 'north north-east' area. Want to fight some tough enemies? Visist the 'east' area and say 'hello' to the new-comers (with several salvos of cannons). Once you unlock advanced flight, throw yourself to the far corners of the galaxy and discover all there is to this game.
5. ...then finally, once you do everything this game has to offer: quit it. Yes, quit... for a few months, go play something else, do real-life things.
6. Then come back and find new contents has updated... then you can start a new save and play through the whole thing in record time.
7. See 5, 6 & 7 for further instructions.
This is an amazing game. I have played this game quite a lot and I feel as if it is the fallout of space. There are many choices you can make. You can be a pirate, a bounty hunter, or a passenger ferry. You can join a faction. I recommend this game to anyone
-Transported Scientists from Memory to Firefly and back
-Delivered Apples to Calda
-Civil War between "Republic" and "Free Planets" broke out shortly after doing some "special mission" involving recon against pirates, leaving me wondering if Militia-Captain-Whatever Winters was lying to me so I would accidentally start a rebellion and ruin my perfect credit score
-Transported Workers to Muspel
-Attacked by Pirates
-Destroyed Pirate Interceptors while Interplanetary Defense Fleet finished destroying disabled Pirate Cruiser
-Cargo Bay too full to collect loot
-Jetissoned Family of 7 hoping to "escape the pollution and crime on Bivost and settle on Nifel" and a tourist headed to Pearl
-Just kidding, that would have tarnished my perfect credit score (800, which, yes, actually IS a factor in this game) and would have only freed up passenger cabins anyway, not cargo space
-Checked my stats and noticed that I am considered "Almost Dangerous" according to my combat rating, which seems pretty good for the captain of a passenger liner
-Forgot what I was doing
-Transported Passengers to Muspel
-Transported Passengers to Nifel
-Transported Passengers to Muninn Station
-Transported 29 tons of Asphalt to Nifel
-Brought 12 Tourists to Pearl
-Transported Passengers to Muninn Station
-Delivered "Safron" or something to Muninn Station
-Transported Passengers to Pearl
-Transported Farmers to Splashdown
-Walked to Subway and got two footlong Black Forest Ham Sandwiches at a discount
-Transported a Family of Farmers to Glaze
-Delivered Pookie the Poodle to Alderan or someplace close to Sol System
-Made 80K credits
-Overcame Just-1-More-Turn Syndrome and wrote review
It's like everything I wish "Smugglers V" did not exclude, like being open-ended and making actual use of its flavorful prose descriptions for stations and interactions and stories and news and stuff that Smugglers basically touts as a relatively impressive feature that I found disappointing, especially compared to Endless Sky. I prefer to opt out of combat missions like escorting science ships and luxury liners and prefer to stick with one ship as opposed to building up an entire fleet, and my list only includes the last few things I did to get to the point at which I could pass that up as an option. Oh, and there's WAY more planets and ships than Smugglers, it's not even comparable in that respect.
I got it for free, so yes, definitely worth it, but I would have paid whatever I paid for Smugglers V AND its expansion and have been perfectly satisfied. And it's still in development, but perfectly stable for me, easy to mod, and it's possible to overcome the somewhat wonky combat controls that some complain about, or at least become familiar enough to where I can fight off several (very weak) raiders (that had no business preying on almost defenseless victims) in a transport ship.
Tonight I will dream about transporting families of miners and farmers and desperate immigrants hoping to find a better life on a different alien world.
The only game in which you can modify the stats of your tiny freighter to one-shot an alien battlecruiser.
10/10 would cheat while laughing maniacally again.
Here's an example if you don't believe me:
Me: *Flying Star Barge around Men*
Pirate: "Hey, that's some purty booty you got there tiny little man, and I wants it!"
Me: "hmm... nah, i'm good thanks."
Pirate: "I don't think you understood me..." *fires a single sidewinder, halving my shield strength*
Me: "Are you absolutely sure that you want to try and rob me? You are really stupid."
Pirate: "Pfft, what's ur tiny little cargo container going to do? Fire a blaster turret at me? Go ahead half-pint, give me your best shot! I'll be laughing about this all day!"
Me: "Well, alright, if you insist." *A hidden compartment opens up revealing a Pug Gridfire Turret*
Pirate: "Hey, what the-" *dies in a fiery explosion*
Me: *Gets bounty payment for Pirate's bloated corpse* "Trololololololol!"
The fact that this game is free amazes me. The quality of the content is great, I think it's great that a little game like this, that doesn't rely on fancy graphics, and yet is so compelling to play has been released for free. Commendations to everyone who contributed to this fantastic piece of work!
as a person that still reads books (the paper kind) and is avid fan of science fiction this is brilliant. the only reason i don't have that many hours in game is that i sometimes forget i have a playable book on my computer, along with the multitude of planets to explore and history of each planets i can't wait to see this game when it's done.
a small issue that i think turns off many is how it just drops you in, no hints on how to play nothin, i'm fine with as i think it adds to a game but some don't i think maybe highlighting the text that tells you which keys do what would making it more helpful but not change the start of the game as it works.
pros-great world building and atmosphere
-community driven
-some of teh best writing iv'e seen in a game
-lots of reading
cons-the Toturial is a little to well "hidden" (again highlighting the texts would work and not be annoying i think)
-might be to slow for some not a fast paced game
-lots of reading again i love that but others might not
recomended to play, enjoy, and experince
This game is amazing, but the tutorial is horrible. I honestly love this game, but it took me an hour to figure out how to actually play it because the tutorial is practically non-existant. But once you figure out how to use everything, it is really fun.
Controls hint:
tab = shoot
arrow keys = move
L = land
M = map (click places on the map to choose where to hyperspace jump to)
J = hyperspace jump
Other tips:
*Land your ship on a planet to replenish hyperspace jumps
*Take jobs to earn money
Those are not all of the controls. They are just some of the controls that you will use more often.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Michael Zahniser |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 19.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 93% положительных (67) |