Particle Fleet: Emergence

Particle Fleet: Emergence for PC is a strategy game developed by independent studio Knuckle Cracker. This team created the well received Creeper World III: Arc Eternal and this time it enables the player to take control over a space fleet.

Mechanics

What distinguishes Particle Fleet: Emergence from other real-time strategy games are the enemies. Here they have a form of a mass created of hundreds of particles flooding the screen. Their behavior is controlled by an advanced physical engine, which not only ensures that individual elements of the whole correctly surround the objects in the game environment, but also manages the behavior of the whole group when it is attacked. The key to success is to develop correct tactics and observe the activity of the uncommon adversaries – different species of the mass (Particulate, Emergent and Doppels) are vulnerable to different attack types.

The player doesn’t lack means to fight – he can use space ships equipped with rifles, rocket launchers and laser cannons. The ships are customizable and they can disintegrate piece by piece (although some units are able to automatically regenerate). The game contains advanced editors that enable the player to create and share missions and unique ships. The title also has a random mission generator with many options.

Technical aspects

Particle Fleet: Emergence for PC takes place in a two-dimensional environment. The action is shown from a top-down perspective and the graphics aren’t very impressive. However, the above mentioned physical engine that controls the behavior of the opponents really stands out, since it works very realistically.

Last updated on October 5, 2016