Graphics is very good & music fits well with the atmosphere Good balance between tower defence, base building and saving humans Developers responds fast on the forums Game is a bit short - hopefully they will add more levels
Project Hastur
- Release Date:
- May 23, 2019
- Developer:
- Polymorphic Games
- Publisher:
- University of Idaho, Polymorphic Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Each creature you will face has its own unique genome controlling its abilities, behaviors, and appearance. Those that make it the furthest and do the most damage to your defenses have the most offspring you will have to defeat in the next generation. The result? Evolution responds to the player’s strategy and makes every playthrough a unique experience.
Use four upgradable turret classes, plus airstrikes and combat robots, to fight against the Protean invasion. Make strategic decisions about which turrets to build, when to upgrade them, and where to place them on the hex grid. A well-timed airstrike can change the flow of the game, but you'll have to wait before you can use it again. Unlock powerful upgrades for each turret class as you move across the Nyx system. As you play, the Proteans evolve new weapon resistances, behaviors, and movement capabilities to better destroy your defenses.
In CAMPAIGN MODE, battle through a series of maps as a military defense commander to protect the planet Nyx from the ever-evolving threat of the Proteans. Unlock weapons and upgrades and use them to fight against the Protean swarm and learn about the mysteries of Project Hastur.
In EXPERIMENT MODE, choose any map, tweak the parameters, and play infinitely to see what you can evolve. Change the number of creatures and the parameters of evolution, make your turrets invincible, or crank up the biomatter and experiment with the most powerful turret upgrades. Experiment mode lets you experience Project Hastur your way.
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User Reviews
Overall fun tower defense game with its share of both triumphs and shortcomings. Project Hastur plays a classic perimeter style tower defense with a twist: Each wave of enemies tries to 'evolve' to your playstyle using a genetic algorithm. The result is a challenging AI that doesn't always quite do what you think it will. The game adds some variety to levels by adding objectives, usually involving saving or protecting humans. A little buggy on linux. Options menu does not work at all, and it permanently says "development build" in the bottom right corner. Some graphical glitches on the menu screens as well, but not during game play. Despite its flaws, it's a fun if not bare bones tower defense.
The game's awesome! It's really nice to see a game with an accurate model of evolution. I also love to see the passion the developers put into their titles. They work hard to make good games rather than just make cash. My one complaint is that the weapons are a bit too expensive, but that is an INCREDIBLY minor flaw. I'd also love to see a Protean Maker mode where you can modify variables and see them translate into a 3D model. I give it a 4.2/5
My short review 1. Game options a. Changing resolution - does not work b. Changing audio (music, master etc) - does not work c. Changing any graphic option - does not work d. Any other option - does not work as well :) 2. Gameplay a. Campaign - does not work (when you press START nothing happens) b. Experimental test - does not work (when you press START nothing happens) When I quit the game it crashed my Windows 7 so I needed to restart computer. Great game 0/10 At least Uninstal and Refund on Steam works correctly because it is not done by Polymorphic Games
Early days, but looks very promising. No gameplay issues apart from some creeps occasionally getting jammed up and therefore delaying the next mission phase - can normally be sorted out by an airstrike or robot.. Reminds me somewhat of MarZ Rising (a compliment!). You have to think your way through - you will generally fail on the first run on each mission as you will be unsure of the precise attack paths of the creeps. The protection in some missions of seemingly suicidal humans really keeps you on your toes. Good value for money, even with the limited content - I am looking forward to the mooted additional campaign levels.
This is one of Evolutional Tower Defences!
Game is fun, reminds me of Defense Grid. Also runs just fine on my Mac Catalina 10.15.1
Nice Zoom in to battle, simple and great background music that gets you into the spirit of the game. Graphics are sharp and this is a game well worth the price. Try it!
A well thought out and decent tower-defense game. The conceit here is that the monsters adapt based on your strategies, and it really feels like it works. As a result, it can get pretty tough at times, but that's part of the fun. I felt the controls were a little lacking, there were times when I felt I had trouble targeting the spot I wanted, and it isn't always clear which path the creatures can or will take, but nothing that really kills the fun, it;'s all about learning. Expect to have to try a few times to pass some levels! For hardcore TD lovers though, this is darn good, with nice graphics to go with it.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+, 64-bit only
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Project Hastur cost?
Project Hastur is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.
What are the system requirements for Project Hastur?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1+, 64-bit only Processor: SSE2 instruction set support Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Project Hastur available on?
Project Hastur is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Project Hastur worth buying?
Project Hastur has 91% positive reviews from 11 players.
When was Project Hastur released?
Project Hastur was released on May 23, 2019.
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