I've just noticed that Sandstorm will feature 8-player co-op... with vehicles! Can't wait for this one. Really hope they pull it out of the bag for Linux support. I'm a bit gutted I won't get this on release, to be honest.

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Yep, the mission timer is a real love/hate relationship for me too, as I alluded to in the not-so-nice section, noting how hard it is to fit in NanoFab visits during an already time-limited mission. I don't think the game would have the same tension without it though, and ultimately, it does force you to take some risks which occasionally throws the cat amongst the pidgeons. When it goes wrong in II, it goes really wrong! I played a mission last night where I lasted a staggering 38 rounds - that's 8 rounds at the highest alarm level, which introduces a second and third enforcer (you get one at alarm level 5 too) AND pinpoints the location of all your agents! It's possible to survive these, but you do need a bit of luck if your game has gone off the rails that badly! I like to leave before hitting alarm level 5 usually!

Agree about the ending and it does lend itself to a natural sequel, but two reasons I can't see that happening. First, I'm not led to believe that it did particularly well commercially, and second, Klei have never really done sequels since their early Eets/Shank days. I think the Eets sequel was due to moving to Steam, while Shank 2 was a result of Shank 1's success and likely because Klei were a smaller studio now.

Since then, they've produced Mark of the Ninja, and Don't Starve without sequels and are working on finishing Hot Lava and Oxygen Not Included, while starting their new Griftlands IP. I can't see room for an Invisible sequel in that workload, sadly. Although I'd buy it in a heartbeat - loved the idea of making the game a more management-style spy thriller!

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Quoting: GuestI like the humour. Won't buy it still.

Yeah. The "me" that would have bought and "enjoyed" this experience died somewhere between N+ and Guitar Hero. Although I'm somewhat reliving that frustration with Dead Cells... that game at least mixes in some constant satisfaction which keeps me coming back. My days of Super Hexagon and the like are over.

Side note - this reminds me of that "Trials" game I used to play years ago. It was a free java game, I think? Vaguely similar to this - frustrating attempts to get your bike over crazy big obstacles. Fun, but also induced an almost feral rage when you cocked up a manoeuvre and ended up further back than you started out.

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Quoting: SadLer.. guys.. I think someone must point out that the "old" insurgency [External Link] game is right now free on steam

I've added this as an update the article - magic find. Completely superb game too. Incredible that they're doing a freebie that not only gives you the game but also gives you a discount on the next big thing!

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Quoting: Doc Angelo

Quoting: TheSHEEEPTime travel has always been a minor part of Star Trek, but never really played the main role - which is great, as time travel usually tends to make storylines ugly and messy.

Time travel played a major role in Enterprise with Archer as Captain. Maybe that's why I never really got warm with it.

Did it? That's weird - I loved Enterprise, thought the characters were amongst the best I'd watched, was gutted when it was ended... but I don't remember much in the way of time travel being a core theme. Honestly, I don't remember too much of any Star Trek series... ever. They all kind of merge into one for me. Voyager was great. I remember not enjoying DS9, even though everyone I've ever met tells me it was the best one. TNG was awesome of course. And I'm enjoying, mostly, Discovery, albeit one character's acting is leaving me cold.

But more Star Trek? Yes, please!

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I swear to god, that trailer gave me goose-bumps. I goddam LOVE the Kingdom Rush games. They are TD perfection. So hyped. HYYYYYPE!

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Quoting: ShmerlDo you mean to leave reviews for Linux releases, or to leave them for Windows only releases and comment about interest in Linux versions? I suppose for the later case you assume playing it in Wine?

Convincing developers who aren't yet releasing for Linux can be tricky.

I only read this as giving developers already supporting Linux a reason to be delighted with us Linux users, by leaving reviews of their Linux games. This in turn ensures some developer loyalty and shows other non-Linux-supporting-developers the error of their ways...

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I understand your frustration, nPHYN1T3, but with 107K reviews already logged for Arma 3, this article isn't aimed at them. They just don't need us as a market and actually I quite like the fact that they're experimenting with supporting us anyway. I paid full price for Arma 3 as a token of support to BI's "risk" and I'm frustrated as you that while the single-player experience seems okay, a lot of the rest is a broken mess, mainly due to their release schedule.

But as I say, this isn't about BI or their ilk. Some targeted reviews on smaller studios could really make a difference in showing developers that we're more than the 0.5% Steam survey makes out.

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Quoting: GuestGreat news. The sad thing with this game is that it works PERFECTLY under WINE, so many Linux gamers like myself already play it and we get counted as "Windows" players.

That is sad. What could you do differently to help with that situation?? :whistle:

Only joking! I completely understand that Linux-only gaming is a pretty big sacrifice. And I'm being hypocritical, since although I'm Linux-only for PC gaming, I do still occasionally buy a game for the PS4. That said, the spend ratio is about 200 to 1 (at least!) in favour of Linux-games (only one purchase in the past year on the PS4 - a half price deal on Horizon Zero Dawn). But I get how hard it is for some people to give up their Windows games.

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That is really, really scary timing. I just put this on my wishlist a few days back, wondering whether it would ever come to our platform. Great news. This has made my day!

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