Undercovers wishlist and updates

[bob48]

Baldrick?

[Undercovergeek]

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It looks great - this guy says prob still on for 2023 release but EA

[thecommandtent]

Looks like April 2024 we can get our hands on this!

[Undercovergeek]

I’m glad that silly charade is over - the release date of the release date caused as many arguments as the actual release date discussion 

Love the look of the game - everything about it - I wouldn’t bet a kidney on the release date though

[Undercovergeek]

An idea from TCT i think - at least 2 times a week i check the discussion boards and youtube for news on the games on my wishlist and any good new releases so i thought id share and update here in case in anyone is of a like mind - one thing to bear in mind, steam isnt necessarily the most upto date news platform for the game - developers open reddit pages and have discord servers for up to the minute news - im in no way contributing to the toxicity of the steam discussions were people scream murder that the dev dare update anything other than the actual shop window for the game but im not subscribing to discord or anything else to get the news - if streamers havent seen it on YT or the steam page isnt updated i dont know about it

Firstly, Falling Frontier, probably my most anticipated game and a lot of others too

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280190/Falling_Frontier/

Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

As of 25/07 it still says its due 2023, theres not much news on the steam discussion, the dev occasionally gets drawn into an argument about release date. There is more news on Discord apparently, chatter points towards early access - the Dev says he was writing his own game as of 2021 and Hooded Horse came on board and moved a lot of the goal posts so hes playing catch up - 2023? Nah

Next up is Manor Lords, possibly the most anticipated game on steam at the mo

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1363080/Manor_Lords/

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord -- the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Again as of 25/07, still says 2023, i missed out on the demo but am not joining the constant calls for a new one - honestly the steam discussion boards are a cesspit of entitlement and negativity, this and Falling Frontier get so much hate because theyve not been released, even accused of been vapourware. A recent YT video by a streamer with some kind of access has shown a lot of work has gone into the game since the last Dev update, a lot of changes and advancements not mentioned on Steam - but he refuses to be drawn on a release, 2023? Nah

Third - Espiocracy

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1670650/Espiocracy/

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Great concept, great looking game - discussion died down after the game moved to a release in 2024, nothing solid anywhere or much discussion other than will there be this faction, will there be that - Mossad definitely in!

BTW all Hooded Horse so far!!

Fourth, Broken Arrow

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/Broken_Arrow/

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. A unique army building system and deep units customization tools allow for endless replayability. With 200+ realistic military units and technologies, each battle is more immersive than ever before.

Absolutely loved the demo, theyre prepping a multi player beta at the moment but having server issues and then a solid release date should be more viable, at the minute its a non commital Coming Soon. If you want a snapshot of the asshats on the discussion forum the top 3 discussions right now are 'has this been abandoned?', 'its quite a joke we havent been given a release date yet', and 'Give me the source code to mod in a plane i want'

Five, Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281220/Task_Force_Admiral__Vol1_American_Carrier_Battles/

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Another great looking game, Coming Soon is all youll get, although IIRC theyve promised something this year but im not sure what. Dev is active over at Ye Olde Forum with his own sub forum and posts regularly and even makes alternate game recommendations - seems like a good guy, and posts almost monthly Dev diary updates on steam and over there

Six, Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286220/Sea_Power__Naval_Combat_in_the_Missile_Age/

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

Very excited for this, and Staggerwing, and BH and SDR - i see you on the wanted list! Says Coming Soon, all talk on the discussion board is it wont be ready til 24/25 its that big - another receiver of the 'its never coming out' and 'has it been abandoned' discussions


I didnt realise what a mission this would be!!! Second half later today

Sooooooo...................

Over a year - good grief that went fast - my shortlist now has just 13 games on as some have been purchased and in some cases wisdom and 'do i really want that one'  took over

Still, Falling Frontier, delayed now until 2025, but if thats right no one knows - the game has undergone some massive changes that a lot of folks are unhappy about - im still following, im still interested

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280190/Falling_Frontier/

Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

Still - Espiocracy

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1670650/Espiocracy/

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Great concept, great looking game - Sep 24 now and no mention of release or anything really - the usual 'game is dead' crowd are out

Still, Broken Arrow

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/Broken_Arrow/

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. A unique army building system and deep units customization tools allow for endless replayability. With 200+ realistic military units and technologies, each battle is more immersive than ever before.

Absolutely loved the demo, theyre prepping a second open beta for September at the moment and then a more solid release date should be more viable ( ), at the minute its a non commital Coming Soon but speculation is 2025. Still the forum baffoonery attacking the devs for not releasing yet

Still, Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281220/Task_Force_Admiral__Vol1_American_Carrier_Battles/

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Im sure things are happening, but no movement on release or anything recent. One champion on the forum copies links to their twitter page with monthly updates, small potatoes like damage graphics etc, which im sure are much harder than small potatoes - no forum baffoonery, its a mature-er crowd and the Dev is honest about progress if his cage gets rattled enough to respond

Still, Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286220/Sea_Power__Naval_Combat_in_the_Missile_Age/

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

I think this is probably now my most anticipated game - theyre still promising something in 2024 so we'll see. Recent dev updates look great

Next half tomorrow - Tactical Breach Wizards, Fragile Existence, ARA and Alliance of the Sacred Suns among them

[Martok]

Still, Falling Frontier, delayed now until 2025, but if thats right no one knows - the game has undergone some massive changes that a lot of folks are unhappy about - im still following, im still interested

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280190/Falling_Frontier/

Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

Next half tomorrow - Tactical Breach Wizards, Fragile Existence, ARA and Alliance of the Sacred Suns among them

You, sir, have excellent taste.  What think you of Manor Lords (now that it's been out a few months)? 

[Undercovergeek]

Forgot the update!!

I played almost 27 hours straight on release - it has its oddities but beyond that it’s a great atmospheric village builder - after that 27 hours I decided to wait for a few fixes - in particular the way the markets work and supply houses - and then aurora 4x and xcom 2 long war 2 happened - I’ve seen a few updates go past - I’m hoping it will once again be a hidden gem when the backlog merry go round starts again

[Undercovergeek]

As if by magic overnight sea power goes from release date grumbles to early access release in November 

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SOLD!!! Fetch me my wallet

[Gusington]

Geek did you progress far enough in Manor Lords to try out combat?

[bob48]

I've looked at manor Lords a few times, but not taken the plunge with it. How good is it, in your opinion?

[Barthheart]

I've played Manor Lords for about 16 hours. To me it's still a bit rough and like 'Geek I'm waiting for some more fixes before playing more.
The combat was a bit... underwhelming to me. Just a gaggle of guys in a big punch up. Now that might have been my selection troops in a very early battle  but still. Again awaiting some more polish.

[bob48]

  Ta.

[Undercovergeek]

Geek did you progress far enough in Manor Lords to try out combat?

I did - at a stretch it’s total war - rock paper scissors

Line up your archers, defend with spearmen and have swords on the flanks for the big punch

Like BH said once it kicks off it’s a giant melee

The big difference is you’ve made every shield, every bow and every axe and whoever doesn’t come back isn’t working the fields or industry

TLDR nothing above or beyond total war

[Martok]

Forgot the update!!

I played almost 27 hours straight on release - it has its oddities but beyond that it’s a great atmospheric village builder - after that 27 hours I decided to wait for a few fixes - in particular the way the markets work and supply houses - and then aurora 4x and xcom 2 long war 2 happened - I’ve seen a few updates go past - I’m hoping it will once again be a hidden gem when the backlog merry go round starts again

Thanks, 'geek.   

I keep going back & forth on Manor Lords.  I've come close to pulling the trigger a few times, but always end up holding off.  When I consider that it's still in Early Access, combined with the absurd backlog of games I already have on my plate, I feel like I may as well wait. 

[Gusington]

Thanks Geek and BH. I'll let my copy simmer a few more months before going in.