It works now! I still suck at it.. but this time it isn't the game's fault
CHAOTIC ERA
- Release Date:
- Jul 17, 2024
- Developer:
- BOBBY TECHNOLOGY
- Publisher:
- BOBBY TECHNOLOGY
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
An immersive, high-octane strategy game that places you in command of the last shreds of humanity—marooned in deep space and hunted by vicious aliens. Played entirely from behind the controls of a future computer interface sitting high above the battlefield.
Chaotic Era is a highly-stylized grimdark action RTS, following a stranded human crew on an alien planet, with a unique, completely monochrome art direction inspired by the computer screens from movies like Alien, Blade Runner, and Starship Troopers.
It’s a game of quick decisions, devastating consequences, and endless panic as you struggle to stay alive in humanity’s hellish future. A fast-paced and unforgiving reimagining of the golden era of real-time strategy, Chaotic Era has been featured in publications like TechCrunch, Polygon, Wireframe Magazine, and more.
After an incredibly well received Early Access release in January 2023, this is the official full version of Chaotic Era, featuring tons of new features, content, and gameplay. A fresh and terrifying vision for new and existing fans alike, expanding massively on the previously available Early Access release.
"We left it all behind. Old Earth and its doomed children. Titan, Io, the floating cities of Venus. Mars' cursed wastelands..."
In the late 28th century, as the Solar System collapses, Earth’s corporate warlords launch thousands of starships in search of a new home, but the reality of deep space is far more horrifying than anyone could have imagined...
Take command of your shipwrecked human crew, scavenge for resources, and prepare to fight for survival. Or choose to play as humanity's alien tormentors, a shadowy species armed with horrifying bioorganic weaponry. Hunt humanity from world to world as you build gateways into this universe from the next.
In the world of Chaotic Era, energy is scarce.
Both humans and aliens need to use their reserves strategically to power life support, build weapons and defences, and research new technology; carefully and quickly transferring energy between their units in real-time.
KEY FEATURES
- Stunning, unique art direction
- A fresh take on classic real time strategy mechanics
- Intense, fast-paced gameplay
- Beautiful UI inspired by 80s sci-fi classics
- A thoughtful and immersive approach to cassette futurism
- Rich, new science fiction universe inspired by Warhammer 40k, Starship Troopers, Alien, and more
- Procedurally generated planets for maximum replayability
NEW FOR THE FULL VERSION
- Multispecies gameplay with scenarios for each faction
- New weapons and units including mobile fighters and barricades
- An overhauled energy management system with transfers and siphoning
- Expansive research system unique to each faction
- Competitive enemy AI that keeps gameplay engaging and difficult
- Scoring system for measuring progress and challenging your friends
- Complex new gameplay that will impress even the most seasoned CE players
- And more major updates on the way
ABOUT BOBBY TECHNOLOGY
BOBBY TECHNOLOGY INC. is a very small Toronto-based indie game development studio founded in 2019 by Gabriel O’Flaherty-Chan and Kevin Donnelly.Screenshots
User Reviews
Cool wee game, bad reviews put me off getting this for a while but the recent update seems to have fixed those issues, the game was definitely enjoyable for me. its not too easy but doesnt take long to figure it out. game does have some issues especially ui related but for such a fair price cant even complain, most games would slap a £50 price on it and put half the effort this game has done into improving it.
[EDIT for 1.6.3: Unit behavior performance has been improved. An auto-siphoning tech upgrade has been added, taking a huge amount of frustration out of unit management. Thanks!] It's a shame that this game got off to such a rocky start. The reviews are... a little misleading as to the current state of the game, but not entirely unfounded. As of the time of this writing (version 1.6.2.), the game still feels something like an Alpha tech demo. For now, if you buy this game, please know that you are buying into a proof-of-concept more than a robust game that is playable/replayable out of the box. Why? Well, support for the controls/inputs still needs work. Clicks are often not registered or your keystrokes just don't "do" what you want. The game does not like being resized; you may have to tune your resolution settings in order to play without crashes or button registration issues. Through sheer mission difficulty and crashes, I have been unable to finish even the first of two campaig...
Game developers are actively working on making this game a good experience. While i would not recommend the game in the current state, i would keep it on a wishlist and keep an eye out for updates. Game presentation is impeccable and the mechanics are fun, but right now they're a chore to get around, especially if you intend to play with a controller.
\\ Read bottom. After trying a while to like this game - and I do - I still have to give it a stark thumbs down. So many basic features and much intuition is just missing. The preset missions, I do not doubt are technically possible; If the game functioned, anyway. Largest issues for me, aside from crashes (which did improve with the most recent update, but are still somewhat present) are units.. Not listening. At all. They allow themselves to die out of refusing to move, or do anything else at all while attacking/being attacked, leading your units to dissolve and forcing you to expend resources to make more, whenever you're up against more than 1, maybe 2 enemies within your range. They will not build. Their pathfinding is incredibly subpar. Movement speed is ludicrously slow. Even the AI itself doesn't seem to understand the game or how to work, both for your units/structures/interface and the enemy's behaviors. I will say it's immensely frustrating, but also disappointing because ...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Storage: 300 MB available space
FAQ
How much does CHAOTIC ERA cost?
CHAOTIC ERA costs $8.99.
What are the system requirements for CHAOTIC ERA?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Storage: 300 MB available space
What platforms is CHAOTIC ERA available on?
CHAOTIC ERA is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is CHAOTIC ERA worth buying?
CHAOTIC ERA has 100% positive reviews from 5 players.
When was CHAOTIC ERA released?
CHAOTIC ERA was released on Jul 17, 2024.
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