Fragile Existence a sci-fi RTS with Ground & Orbital base building, unit combat & survival gameplay

[@FragileExistence]

Thanks for taking another look at FE, Peter! Great video! It can't really be a tribute to BSG without humanity struggling to survive and fighting amongst themselves, so the whole survival slant comes from there, packaged together with a more traditional RTS approach and a touch of fleet management to boot. Maybe it's an RTS Adventure or something, who knows, maybe genre-defying is smart, maybe it isn't, I guess we'll see =)

[@perafilozof]

Your game is so wonderfully packed with features and mixes so many gameplay mechanics that it might very well end up starting a whole new subgenre! Thank you for the comment and keep up your amazing work on this game!

[@mirceazaharia2094]

This is basically the game I have been looking for in terms of RTS. User @blayas5239 says below: "Physicalized resources are an excellent concept as they create depth in logistics, supply routes." Reminds me of the logistics of the DISTANT WORLDS series, and that is one of my favorite things in that entire game. Me and Blayas5239 both adore this, and it will be a factor for me when it comes to purchasing your game. Again, thank you. While indie gaming may crap out turds like The Coffin of Andy and Leyley, it can also produce gems. Like Fragile Existence.

[@mirceazaharia2094]

Also I have just wish-listed your game on STEAM. I will watch your progress with great interest.

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the comment. I am glad to hear that!

[@murdurmuffin7872]

Wishlisted. In a genre that is dominated by a 25 year old game, this has me very interested and starving for more.

[@blayas5239]

physicalized resources are an excellent concept as they create depth in logistics, supply routes

[@perafilozof]

Yeah I do agree it adds depth. As long as it doesn't drag down the gameplay with too much management. I can't wait to see the full game in action and figure out did the developer hit the sweet spot. Thx for the comment! Have you seen my video on a similar project? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SWgWdom7l5lZI

[@Mayzan841]

I agree and as for dragging down the gameplay it instead adds forethought to any decision requiring that extra level of difficulty and strategy, which is why we play these games.

[@mirceazaharia2094]

I absolutely agree. Having to haul actual amounts of physical resources around in DISTANT WORLDS is one of the strongest points of that game. And it's one of the decisions that have made me to just wishlist Fragile Existence on STEAM.

[@perafilozof]

That is fantastic to hear! What are you playing now btw?

[@atigerclaw]

@@perafilozof I'm all for physicalized resources, so long as The Enemy obeys the same logistical rules. Nothing kills that kind of immersion faster than: 'I blew up his tanker convoy, HOW DOES HE HAVE FUEL?!'

[@JustBadAtGames]

Between this, falling frontier and manor lords the strategy/managment nerd in shall be pleased. Fantastic jobs by solo devs, completley blowing AAA out the water.

[@perafilozof]

Tell me about it! I agree completely, their talent is stunning. But just wait until tomorrow to see my upcoming video on more than a 100 RTS games of 2024.

[@MattZaharias]

Fingers crossed for Homeworld 3 to be good and moddable.

[@perafilozof]

We shall see, after the 5th delay, I can't even hold my breath for it anymore.@@MattZaharias

[@JustBadAtGames]

@MattZaharias seems like a mix between the HW2 setup and DoK with the terrain being a factor for further tactics. Which is good IMO. I liked that aspect of DoK but felt that with the shift to a 2d plane of movement it lost a lot of the tactics present in HW1-2(we don't mention cataclysm round here lol)

[@moffxanatos6376]

visualized resources and transporting them to bases and requiring them to be physically in your stockpile to use at any given location is a level of logistics that opens up a wide range of possibilities from smuggling to piracy and so much more. It's something I've wanted to see in RTS games for a long time. It makes me wonder if we will ever get a game that takes the base building aspects that are becoming increasingly common in RPG games and make a full hybrid RTS/RPG similar to what has been attempted with RTS/FPS hybrids, but with full unit training and command. So far the closest has been games like Pathfinder Kingmaker which added kingdom management and War of the Rightous which added in Heroes of Might and Magic style armies.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject. Indeed I do agree that kind of gameplay is quite rare with RTS games, usually reserved for management and city building games. Satisfactory is an incredible example of a highly successful mix of base building with logistics attached to an FPS game.

[@TarsonTalon]

As someone who plays Foxhole, I think the extra attention to logistics is welcome... SO LONG AS I AIN'T THE ONE HAMMERING IT OUT. Sigh...Why do I keep playing that game, lol?

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. What is the main thing besides logistics you enjoy in Foxhole?

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

I love when they show how the workers construct the buildings or those "little" kind of things, so this a part (the re-entry) of realism is a great welcome on my part.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Glad you have found details you like in this game. Hope you play and enjoy it in the future. You might want to take a look at this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SWgWdom7l5lZI

[@jamesabernethy7896]

I made a similar point about missing the 'tangible' elements of games. I loved the Original Command and Conquer, The harvester container physically interfacing with the refinery was a beautiful touch, far more interesting than the ore truck just dumping into a pile that never changed. I also really love the workers in Ostriv building each building, consuming the pile of resources and each building having dozens of tiny physical stages.

[@perafilozof]

Great examples there. Mine would be the settlers with their items being dropped right at the ground next to each building where you could almost individually count them.@@jamesabernethy7896

[@sim.frischh9781]

Looks amazing, this seemly like the evolution of games like Metal Fatigue and Star Wars Empire at War, plus some Supreme Commander. Have it already put on my Wishlist, i hope the Release Date can be kept as promised.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Those are good comparisons, and indeed they fit. I do hope you will enjoy playing it and thank you for the comment. You can find more similar games on this playlist of mine: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@TarsonTalon]

If this game is going to have multiplayer, I hope it has a unique gamemode called 'Cat and Mouse'. Basically, it recreates the single player campaign, but the pursuit force is player controlled. The Cat starts with a huge fleet, but cannot remake anything. The Mouse has to continue to run with a tiny fleet until it can turn and fight.

[@perafilozof]

That sure would be interesting to play. We will see what this developer makes of it at the end.

[@Marinealver]

Battlestar Galatica, Starship Yamamoto, all the same plot. One massive militarized colony ship vs the galaxy. Although I've been itching for a space opera rts with both space and terrestrial combat.

[@perafilozof]

Well, it is not one, but a fleet here, but close enough :) Thank you for the comment. What are you playing now?

[@StarKnight619]

Fragile Existence and Falling Frontier are both at the top of my MUST have games coming out. Im hoping that co-op will be available at launch because my friend and myself can play Fragile Existence together either against each other or forming an Alliance. Hell maybe make a "Documentary" on it in video format. SO many stories can be told. THE POSSIBILITIES!!!!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment and sharing your enthusiasm about the game. At this point, and with the latest delay to 2025, I am not sure Falling Frontier will ever come out. But I am still hopeful about Fragile Existence and I hope you enjoy it with your friend. What are you playing now?

[@StarKnight619]

@@perafilozof We mostly play Space Engineers or Void Crew for now

[@perafilozof]

Ah nice, thank you for the reply

[@nuruddinshah684]

4:23 - 4:32 YES....I see it but..... I am I the only one who can see if modded. HALO..THE GLORIOUS SUPER MAC CANNON.... The only thing that can cuck BFG 11000.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, another person also noted the modding potential of this :) And I fully agree !

[@themajormagers]

Planetary Annihilation / Homeworld cross breed looks nice. My Recommendations based on what I see here: Make planets bigger. Mods are a must. Co-Op will be the way to play. With AI or Human. What will your dumb AI ally do next? can you give the AI recommendations? Sight based sensors for recognizing there is something out there then sensor bubble to ID what it is. smaller objects are harder to ID and bigger ones you can see the paint job with the ship name. seems silly that a cap ship that is less than a planet away cant see another cap ship. not seeing a stealth bomber would make sense if it is not accelerating. ballistics should be near impossible to see. missiles have fire until they go ballistic. think Honorverse for space combat.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game and giving your feedback. You can join the game's discord channel in the description

[@majorchimera2494]

When mod support for the game comes in I'm gonna love it, especially a halo mod, but star wars, warhammer 40k, and starship troopers, mods would be amazing.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, that is exactly what several other people have already said about it in my video's comments. Glad to see so many people recognize the same potential. What similar mods have you played in other games before?

[@alwayssupporttouhouproject6726]

Thanks for covering this! When I first saw FE half a year ago I figured it looked good, but now seeing it with the unique and (I'm guessing) very difficult to implement planetside/space gameplay I think it will be incredible! I would much prefer multiplayer 1v1 rather than the single player survival/adventure, BUT the inspired parallels with BSG are super neat and changed my mind for this specific title!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your impressions of the game with us. I am supper happy to hear I could change your mind and how you saw it. The thing is, most RTS player prefer singleplayer, so that is the biggest audience, meaning you have to let developers first succeed with SP before they spend their time on MP.

[@TarsonTalon]

Okay, this just gave me an idea for an alien invasion story. Basically, the aliens land and take resources, and then just as quickly vanish, without any explanation. However, the aliens leave behind technology information in a compatible digital device, seemingly as compensation. Then, another alien fleet from a different species arrives soon after, doing the same thing, but appears to be in pursuit of the others. But once it figures out the humans have the technology left behind by those they were pursuing, they turn hostile. It's later learned that what is essentially happening is the same story as Prometheus, and the whole reason this group was chasing the other group was because they were sharing technology with primitives.

[@perafilozof]

Sounds like a lot of fun for ... a TV show or movie. Not sure about how a game about this world work?

[@alicorn3924]

​@@perafilozofA story-based game could work?

[@perafilozof]

@@alicorn3924 Story can be anything but the gameplay that he lined out here doesn't sound like it would fit any gameplay style I know.

[@DazzlinFlame]

@@perafilozof Terra Invicta style perhaps?

[@perafilozof]

Hmmm, not sure as that one is more 4X.

[@petersteenkamp]

The last MMO Space + ground PVP RTS game was Beyond Protocol, and that was a commercial failure due to too high complexity and poor game balance. It's still being kept alive by volunteers under the name After Protocol MMORTS.

[@perafilozof]

Oh, this I didn't know. Thank you for sharing that info with us all here in the comments. I will look into that. What are you playing right now?

[@anupew3276]

so, game is essentially 2 layers of 2D planes (surface of a sphere) around each planet? Looks like that from the video. Or is there 3D aspect to it (i mean gameplay, not purely visual)? Also the sensor bubble looks realy small concidering how easy is to detect things in space with no obstacle inbetween. Moving materials physically - depends on implementation. I think its great unless you have to micromanage everything like connecting buildings together (its fine in Settlers or Transport tycoon where its core mechanics, but not when you have other things to do) so if supply chains connect themselves automatically (both routes and units to move it), it would be good, especially possibilities to disrupt supply lines . (Sins of Solar Empire had something like that limited to trading centres so you could limit income by ambushing trade lines... was nice addition, but mostly visual as most resources were still universal pool telelported around)

[@perafilozof]

Bi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. From what I could see and understand from the developer the planets are in 3D space at least to the depth of their size as ships can go to any point above them. Naturally land gameplay is 2D. And by the look of it building of orbital stations has some depth to it, following the planets size and curvature. As for more info on the logistics I will bring it when available. Sensor range is a game mechanic, it is not using real world physics so it can allow for more options for gameplay.

[@JohnSmith-ft4gc]

LIES!! Everyone knows that transitions between ground & space MUST have multiple loading screens for each ship.🤣

[@perafilozof]

Haha, yeah depends who you ask :) AAA or Indie developers ! But, jokes aside thank you for the comment. Have you ever played anything like it before?

[@Chuck_vs._The_Comment_Section]

Of course, I am aware that the VERY short sensor range was chosen for gameplay reasons. But you can't help but wonder how the spaceships navigate safely through space if they are so "short-sighted".

[@perafilozof]

To that good point I would say that ships can use their long range tech to navigate but not see exactly what they are finding on long range scopes. So basically you know there is something of some size there so you don't run into it, but only at short range do you know is it a ship or a rock

[@perafilozof]

Tell me what you think of this game, and if you want to see more similar ones, check this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@antonabad3494]

I like the transport mechanic, makes the game more immersive

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I totally agree especially with the Story setup of running away from a powerful enemy. Have you played any similar games yourself or watch BS Galactica?

[@dprasch]

Shut up and take my money!!!

[@perafilozof]

Hehe I like your enthusiasm! Hope you enjoy playing it. Also, you can find more similar games here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@horndogfred5246]

Lmfao this looks better than some of the triple A games that have come out recently. Im so glad indie devs are stepping up and filling in the role of game dev because its clear that the bigger companies dont care any more.

[@perafilozof]

So true my friend! Just wait until you see my playlist full of such games here : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@brianawilk285]

I know it may be a bit much but an rts game like this with a hero unit that you can use in a fitst or 3rd person in vehicles and spacecrafts or even on foot. Ive been wanting something like that for awhile now an rts with rpg elements.

[@perafilozof]

That would end up combining so many elements it would be insane to design and pull off. Are there any similar examples?

[@andrewboyer7544]

If this game doesn't suffer from overcomplication or too much micro this could be insane.

[@perafilozof]

Indeed. I totally agree. Nd can't wait to see it all come together.

[@JVidge312]

Thanks for another great video! I remember wishlisting this a while ago and forgot all about it. The only red flag for me is the FTL like system where you're constantly being followed and rushing to move on to the next planet. Maybe I misunderstood? Are playthorughs supposed to be long or short ones? Also the fleet size looked a little small. I could understand if they are trying to add weight to losing a ship with so few of them. Overall I am curious to see how this turns out.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Yes, having to jump systems and run away until the final battle is the base of the story in singleplayer. Playthrough length isn't something I talk about as there isn't enough info about it. The fleets I have seen so far are around 10 ships. I think it is more about upgrading than expanding the fleet.

[@commondognut]

It’s seems awesome but I wish it was more like EAW in that you try to conquer the galaxy instead of run

[@perafilozof]

I know, and you are not alone in thinking that. Thank you for the comment and sharing your thoughts about the game with us. What are you playing now?

[@EyesFoward]

Bombardment of troops and facilities from space and planetary defenses. This reminds of a game I used to play a long time ago called DarkSpace. Players would build planet defences and dominate a system and other players would try and bomb enough troops off the face of the planet and would then be able to invade and over that planet with their own troops. Enjoyed that game so much. Seems I have what I have being waiting for with Fragile Existance.

[@perafilozof]

Rings a bell but as I never play massively multiplayer real-time strategy games I missed out on that experience. Thank you for the comment. I hope you will enjoy this game one day.

[@Alex06CoSonic]

I swear I've had dreams for years about a game just like this, it's crazy and exciting to see this become reality!

[@perafilozof]

Hehe that is wonderful to read! I am glad to know such players will be enjoying this game in the future. What are you playing now?

[@loganfletcher1106]

the devs of this game need to pair up with 343 industries and make a HALO game like this

[@perafilozof]

Hehe indeed. That would be something else. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. What are you playing now?

[@WizzPlaysAndMore]

This is what i wished Stellaris has, the ground combat and no just being simulated.

[@perafilozof]

Indeed. It feels like a much more complete experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with. Do you play vanila Stellaris or do you get the expansions?

[@cosmicbananas8084]

this looks divine! looks amazing. while i am excited i am gonna wait a week or two to see what the reviews are like

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I am glad to see a new future potential fan. What are you playing now?

[@nuruddinshah684]

4:04 You want a comment on o it. End game tech....Space Elevator? is it in or not?

[@perafilozof]

No, that is a drop ship which can take cargo down and up.

[@Senyrar]

Did Anyone like the old game imperium galactica 2 it feels like that!

[@perafilozof]

I found that one while researching games like Sims of a Solar Empire. Indeed it has several overlapping elements. What are you playing now?

[@Azraiel213]

This game is *begging* for co-op.

[@perafilozof]

Apparently it might have it, but it is still just a plan and not being worked on. Single player is the core gameplay developed right now.

[@wadelescault2751]

Lemme know when this comes out on console!! PlayStation all day

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, I am glad to hear that. And I will. Until then take a look at some other similar games : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CETNi54IC0YsVNFtTdd6Ccc

[@GregWilson635]

This looks really cool. Dont think I've played an RTS based in space and on planets. Just wish listed it.

[@perafilozof]

Great to read that. Thank you for sharing. What have you been playing lately?

[@GregWilson635]

@@perafilozof Mainly forever skies and my old favourite, Homeworld.2

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the reply. That is nice to read

[@shieldphaser]

Hoping for a good singleplayer conquest mode from this one. It really seems to be a great fit for that kind of thing.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your impression of the game. I sure hope it does end up being like that and you enjoy it. What are you playing now? BTW you can see more upcoming RTS games on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@Trifler500]

Love the ship modification and physicalized resources. I'm more interested in co-op than any other kind of multiplayer

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game. What are you playing now btw?

[@Trifler500]

Mmm... Currently mostly Stranded: Alien Dawn, Distant Worlds 2, Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnaughts, and Starfield. I play some modded StarDrive from time to time.

[@perafilozof]

Oh that is a nice spread! Thank you for sharing!

[@AvlisMestre]

This looks REALLY cool to play, nice concept and good execution. Going to my list for sure

[@perafilozof]

I am very happy to read that. Have you ever played anything like it before? Thank you for the comment and sharing your impressions of the game with us

[@IcoKirov]

bad thing is i no longer have the patience to play rts... recently i was like "ok, i want to play some rts", installed C&C RA3, Dawn of War and some other but when i play them, i'm constantly looking at the time. i no longer have 3-4 or 6 hours a day to play games. my wife can call me at any time to help her with something (or just to be with her, because being on the pc in the same room does not count for some reason), and rts games just don't support this type of pressure. so instead i play things like RimWorld or Oxygen not Included, where gameplay is kind of similar in a way, but you can spend even 20 minutes and actually achieve something meaningful, and not only push your troops from one side of the map to the other in search of your foe.

[@perafilozof]

Oh you don't have to tell me that. I have a wife, and a kid besides. So I play when they all go to sleep. Had a nice 3 hours just last night in Beyond all Reason.

[@IcoKirov]

@@perafilozof i used to do that. she started complaining that i don't go to bed with her :D

[@perafilozof]

Mine did to for a time, than she gave up. But I do make money by gamin and making videos, so that is a big + on my end.

[@deanlawson6880]

Wow what a great looking game! I love these sort of Space/Ground survival games! I'm totally in for trying this out as soon as there's a playable program to try out!! Thanks for showing off this up-coming RTS! This looks great!!

[@perafilozof]

Hi, that is great to hear! I am happy to see another future fan discover the game on my channel. What are similar games you have played before? Also I show many more such games and you can find them here : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@hanarielgodlike9283]

What do you mean by "These sort of space/ground survival games" ? There is MORE?

[@perafilozof]

Yes, some old some new. Executive Assault 2, Imperium Galactica II, also look at : Polaris Sector and Star Drive 2@@hanarielgodlike9283

[@aliendoggy1]

this feels like the book series The loft fleet ! correction The lost fleet!

[@perafilozof]

Haha, interesting idea :) Thank you for sharing and for the comment. You can find more similar games on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@Silrk246813]

Hello sir! Like this video. On a side note, did you use to play command and conquer and wow? I think we played together. Hope all is well in your realm. 🙂

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the feedback. Actually I did play both. But I am not sure about which username I used. I go by Spector most often in games but my Orc / Dwarf Hunters were called Perafilozof

[@Silrk246813]

@@perafilozof I knew it! I just recognized your voice. I had probably 10 characters, but usually Silrk or vardenfell. I swear we did some dungeons together. Good times. Hope all is well, maybe we'll play some rts together sometime. 🙂

[@perafilozof]

@@Silrk246813 well that's fantastic! Pop into my discord and we will play when we match timezones :) discord.com/invite/8sUVdn76Js

[@jaw1002]

Imagine the possible mods for this. Starwars, Halo, Mass Effect!

[@perafilozof]

Exactly! And you are not the first to say so. I agree fully, and can't wait to see such stuff in the future. What such mods for other games have you played before?

[@jaw1002]

@perafilozof Homeworld & Sins of a Solar empire have my favourite mods. There's no doubt tons more.

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the replay!

[@Crono908]

Will this play similar to Imperium Galactica 2?

[@perafilozof]

Hi, to some extent. But here you don't conquer planets to stay. Just to get resources and discover tech. Then you move on with your fleet as you have to be on the move to run from strong enemies.

[@lanmandragaron5212]

Game mechanics & concept are great, love RTS and survival games this looks really good and will be definitely getting it on release or early access

[@perafilozof]

Hi, that is fantastic to read. I hope you enjoy it for many hours. You can also see more similar games here : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@shinnosukeyoshinori4313]

This is what spore's space stage should have been

[@perafilozof]

Ah Spore, what a grand idea that was. Too many games in one. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. What are you playing now?

[@churchillogbonna9010]

Oh we need more RTS videos.. thanks man

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for your comment and you are welcome. I add each upload of new RTS games to this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y new video each week

[@ro-gamingftw3327]

honestly the extra level of logistics is something i really love. on From The Depths it felt like an actual design choice if you wanted to add more ammo storage on your warships. it meant you can last longer in battle but risk a massive ammo detonation. but sadly they simplified the logistics in that game so having ammo logistics, fuel and so on was less important.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you kindly for that comment. Interesting concepts which I think would really make this game even better. Thank you for sharing them with us. What are you playing now?

[@rousseltheo7473]

Halo mods or star wars mods 🤯

[@perafilozof]

That... indeed sounds like a must play. Great ideas mate!

[@CharliMorganMusic]

Space games give infinite sight because that's how space works.

[@perafilozof]

That actually depends on how the developer wants his game to work. It is a choice not a must.

[@JohnSmith-ft4gc]

That's not how sensors work though. While it is true that we can see other galaxies beyond the milky way with our naked eye, contriving a fog of war isn't merely a gameplay choice - it potentially simplified AI related load on your CPU. This could easily be rationalised as ships can have various levels of stealth, requiring any combination of scouting, sensor upgrades & specialised ships.

[@perafilozof]

In the end, we are not at such a tech level so we don't exactly know what is possible and what isn't in the sci-fi future.

[@inspirationalspirituality2690]

The game looks great! I have to get this off my chest, games being shown way before release drives me crazy cause most of the time the games take a while to finish and to show the game too early ruins it for me personally. Miss the surprise when it comes out and shows you nothing makes it better.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game. I do understand what you mean, but you have to understand something in the background of game development. Especially, indie game development. These folks don't have any backing, or investors, they make their games on their own time and money most of the time. So if they didn't post publicly they would have a hard time finding: a) publishers b) audience c) get feedback. Driving interest online , for example number of wishlists on Steam, makes a game more likely to find a publisher who will help the developer with everything necessary to successfully finish and publish a game.

[@achong007]

Game sucks already, If you cannot build a base and max out the resources, your still going to be screwed. Plus, why can't you go hit and run the enemy ships. That is BS. There are soo many other option you can pull but noooo, the damn game is linear... So the game suck.

[@perafilozof]

Those sound like quite harsh critics of a game that is still very much in development and non of us have actually played it. But, non the less, thank you for sharing your thoughts on it with us. Every feedback has it's merits. What are you playing now?

[@fusionmechanic1]

Unlimited sensor range is not the problem it’s that they don’t implement time dilation for the sensors. For instance warping I’m over a million miles away your sensors should take a long time detect the warp signature of a ship approaching. And obviously exiting warp a few thousand miles away or hundred miles away should be more instant and accurate. After all our satellites can see billions of light years away it’s just light has spent all that time traveling for our tech to see. So should be same.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. In Sci-fi usually every IP makes up it's own rules for the tech and science that hasn't been invented yet. There are some constants that are used, but not always.

[@jonathanj.3695]

Dude! The way that you can send down supplies and vehicles from orbit looks sick af!

[@perafilozof]

I know! I was in love with that animation of dropships burning through the atmosphere on first sight :) Thx for the comment!

[@Jakkaribik1]

Amazing to Have Ground And Space where you can place your Units on any location you want The Resources being local is good so this can incentivise a bigger base build what is Supplying the rest of the Planets

[@Jakkaribik1]

Multiplayer Should Be On A Server where there are Thousands of Planets you could build on but also meet other Players.. There should be big parts of Core Worlds what are Strong and NPC controlled Pirates or Private Militia changes the Galaxy up if you are not very far away.

[@perafilozof]

Good point! I agree. And hope this game pulls it off :)

[@perafilozof]

I wish we actually got something like that to play. But we have to be patient and wait. Thank you for sharing your cool idea with us all!

[@Jakkaribik1]

Yeah Let us Wait some more so the game can slowly increase in Quality and not be rushed and later on we can think about new things again. @@perafilozof

[@perafilozof]

Well said. Hope it works out like that.

[@crusadurus]

That looks and sounds awesome, I really hope they manage to pull that off.

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. What are you playing now?

[@crusadurus]

Starfield with what little time I have. mostly my mobile game, Fate Grand Order.@@perafilozof

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the replay!

[@AmandaFessler]

Looing forward to playing this BSG Simulator. :)

[@perafilozof]

Hehe close enough :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. What are you playing now?

[@AmandaFessler]

@@perafilozof I've taken a break from strategy and colony sims. The past year, I've been playing survival like Raft, the Forest, Subnautica, and most recently, Starsand. But seeing the interesting concept of Fragile Existence, I think I might be ready to get back into strategy. Wonder if it will be possible to build up a big enough fleet to maybe turn around and shoot back... find a new Earth to hide on, or perhaps, stumble onto it after a gruelling final battle. That last one probably sounds a bit too on the nose, but I hope like Civilisation, there would be more than one way to win!

[@perafilozof]

@@AmandaFessler hi and thanks for the reply. Glad to see you already theory crafting about this game :)

[@yksnidog]

Could become one of the best games of all time or another project which just wanted to be all at once. We'll see about that...

[@perafilozof]

Indeed, I agree and I am waiting right along side you for this one :)

[@Bromu_]

Stellaris Ground Combat Overhaul ? For real, this game looks amazing, thanks for publishing this video, I think I couldn't discover this game otherwise !

[@perafilozof]

Hehe interested name you gave it :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us and I am glad to be able to bring you such games. You might find more that you like here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@dkburford]

This game looks sweet. Can't wait.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thx for the comment! Have you played any of the BSG inspired mods or games before?

[@SkeletonXin]

Oh man, that looked interesting but the devs are woke. Too bad.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thx for the comment, but what in the world are you talking about?

[@BionicGorilla]

It’s been listed as coming soon on steam for years. Every year ends and it changes to coming in the fall the next year.

[@perafilozof]

Yes, I know, but unlike many other games with us delays this one is making progress and there are developers updates on KZbin you can watch. Solo dev, so understand that progress is slow. What other games are you looking forward to?

[@therealbahamut]

"Rag tag fleet of warships" is such a hilarious phrase to me.

[@perafilozof]

I know :) Thx for the comment. Have you ever played anything like it before?

[@therealbahamut]

@@perafilozof Well, having been around for 41 years and started gaming at about 5, I've played lots of games that are like PARTS of it. The combination of elements is intriguing though; I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

[@perafilozof]

Fellow gamer for life :) I am at 35 and started at 7. Thx for the replay. What is your favorite gaming memory?

[@therealbahamut]

@@perafilozof Oof. That's a tough one; I've had a lot of good ones. One funny one comes to mind: I had a couple friends staying the night and we were playing X-men vs Street Fighter on the playstation (yeah, THAT long ago.) I went about 60 matches with juggernaut because they just couldn't figure out how to beat him. I wanted to switch but as you know, only the loser switches so I'm like "PLEASE beat me, guys. PLEASE break my streak." One of the few times I WANTED to lose XD

[@perafilozof]

Hehe great story! One of my favorites was during university when I had 3 friends over and we played Blur (similar to Twisted Metal just with cars) with 1 keyboard and 3 joysticks. It was a pain to set up, half the commands refused to work, the person on the keyboard couldn't use boost for some reason, but we played something like 20+ rounds and no one cared who won we just had a good time.

[@bakkerem1967]

I know of a few RTS games with physical resource handling modelling, and since last week, also a factory game expanding into RTS territory : Dyson Sphere Proogram. This combat extention also relies on crafting / transporting your own ammunition to your defences.

[@perafilozof]

Ah good example indeed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about it with us. Glad to know more people are into such games.

[@FunkThompson]

Looks good; I don't know that I like the scale of ships and structures vs. planet size.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your impressions of the game with us all in the comments. Scale is always something that suffers in game design. That is just how it always is in RTS games unfortunately. What are you playing now?

[@FunkThompson]

@@perafilozofWell, define "always." Homeworld did not have this issue as much, which they accomplished by never really having you all that close to planets and/or having those as kind of skybox background when they did. And then you have, say, Star Citizen, but that is massive money and dev hours to reach that scale and detail. But, something to consider when making a game like this. Some folks will be OK with it, others won't be able to look past it, without one eye starting to twitch ;)

[@FunkThompson]

And right now, mostly: Star Wars Empire at War: Awakening of the Rebellion, Baldurs Gate 3, and the occasional Star Citizen session.

[@perafilozof]

Nice spread :) Thank you for the replay.@@FunkThompson

[@perafilozof]

Homeworld avoided this problem by having ships be both the units and buildings from which those units are made. So the smaller ships had to physically fit those larger buildings. Also the 3D nature of space helps here as you can have the mothership take a lot of space in the Z axis instead of X and Y in land based RTS games.@@FunkThompson

[@matiasvita4753]

Finally! a planetary + space rts game like Battle Commander was. in 1999! Al fin! un juego rts planetario + espacial como lo fue Battle Commander. en 1999!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment! I am glad to hear that. Hope you will enjoy the game. While you wait you might find more games you would want to play here on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@MadsTrier]

Oh man i want this! _ RTS in space and on ground? oh yes, If Sins of a solar empire 2 had ground combat also? fuck me that would have been the best game ever for me.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts about the game. I am glad to hear that, and I too would love if SINS had ground combat gameplay in it. I have actually started making videos on SINS 2 if you haven't seen it. More on the way. Until than, you can find more similar upcoming RTS games on my playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@MadsTrier]

@@perafilozof thanks, will check out.

[@TheManCaveMike]

I added this game to my wishlist back in 2021. I wont hold my breath on a release until it releases.

[@perafilozof]

I know, I know. The Developer hasn't been fast, but at least he is consistently slow :) Thank you for the comment. What are you playing now?

[@TheManCaveMike]

@@perafilozof redownloaded NMS to play in my Quest 3 waiting and waiting a good space rts to arrive. I have played the ever loving hell out of SOSE Rebellion -waiting for 2 to hit steam.

[@perafilozof]

@@TheManCaveMike ah nice, thank you for the reply

[@TheManCaveMike]

Happy New years! @@perafilozof

[@perafilozof]

Thank you, I wish you a Happy new Year too!@@TheManCaveMike

[@kabob0077]

I hope this game is good. It's one of those unique ideas and the fact that it's inspired by Battlestar Galactica is amazing. It looks fun and I hope to see mods for this eventually.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I am glad you like it so far, I will bring more news and info when available. You can see more similar games here : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@spritz4385]

hi thanx for video is multiplayers?

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for the comment. For now we don't have exact info beyond what the developer's plans are. So until the Singleplayer aspect is finished there is no way to know for sure.

[@jacksheldon8566]

You didnt talked abiut the most important, Combat.

[@perafilozof]

There was no footage to show, so I couldn't talk about it.

[@CalamanSii]

I already love this

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, I am glad to hear that. You might find more games you will love in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@bikehunter82]

.....If this company sees its vision come true... I will drop bank on a brand new PC, peripherals, monitors, everything.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, this is a work of a lone indie developer. And I am glad to read such an enthusiastic comment. Have you ever played anything like it before?

[@bikehunter82]

@perafilozof I am an old school gamer. I still remember the day I saved for 3 weeks and walked into a store to buy a copy of Command and Conquer Red Alert. This game is giving me those vibes.

[@perafilozof]

@@bikehunter82 hehe nice memory and experience to have. True gamer right there :) Thank you for sharing

[@Ally5141]

It really feels like the ground part is just a waste of time atm. Like, sure building ground bases is cool af, but they have no wider point in the gameplay. it's not like you will see ground battles, and you are going to abandon such base anyway when you move to another star system, so what's the point, ressuplying could be done in a way simpler form

[@perafilozof]

Hi, there will be both ground combat and exploration is important as that is where you will discover new tech

[@Ally5141]

​@@perafilozof You wanna bet the go-to tactic of dealing with ground bases will be to simply bombard them from orbit? Most of the time there will be no reason to waste time on dropping your units on the planet, setting up base, building ground forces, and only then attacking enemy ground base. The fact you can conduct a drop means you already got space superiority over the planet so why waste time. I think this game will be an excellent case study for why ground combat makes no sense in a setting where spaceships are a thing.

[@perafilozof]

@@Ally5141 There might not be sense from the Real world perspective. And there is little such sense in any game. But the developer has his ideas and he is making them happen.

[@shayminthedoctor9663]

I LOVE the runaway fleet concept. Been on my wishlist for over a year now, and I can't wait for release!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I am glad to see more future fans here. I will give an update once more footage is available . Until then you can see more similar games here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWteKpupbJqmsk

[@Deadsnake989]

"This is a story similar to Battlestar Galactica." I was thinking Homeworld myself, never actually watched any version of BSG myself. But the Cleansing of Kharak by the Taiidan Empire is one of my favorite moments in sci-fi game history.

[@perafilozof]

I agree with how powerful that moment was and just how well it set the stage for the entire game. Masterful. This is more BSG as you have an active enemy at your tail all the time and continue running away while in Homeworld it was more of an exploration and comeback.

[@Deadsnake989]

@@perafilozof I was pretty sold on this game within 2 minutes. The game looks like a mixture of Anno in space, Sins of a Solar Empire, Supreme Commander, and the aforementioned Homeworld series. It's a type of game I never conceptualized, but now that I have, it's exactly the kind of game I'm in the mood to play.

[@perafilozof]

@@Deadsnake989 hehe, that us great to hear. I am glad to see more future fans discovering this probable indie gem. Have you played Sins 2 by any chance?

[@Deadsnake989]

@@perafilozof I have not played Sins 2 yet, last I heard it was incomplete. SOTS is a kind of game I'd rather wait until full release before playing. I'm hopeful it comes out and is a solid game though. I really enjoy the original. It's one of the very few RTS games I got my brother to play with me and have fun. Normally he hates the genre except for 3 games. Supreme Commander, Starcraft 2, and C&C Red Alert 2.

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the reply and sharing that with us. Did you two try out Beyond all Reason?

[@Motobro699]

Ah great another game that will consume all mu free time lol

[@perafilozof]

Hehe that is good to hear. Even if you will lack for free time :)

[@stillcantbesilencedevennow]

Hmmm..neat. can we glass planets or is it planned?

[@perafilozof]

No info about that so far. Sorry. Did you play any HALO mods for any game that let you do that?

[@slicy9662]

Star wars/halo mod is all I'll ever need

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, great point. It would be masterful! Thank you for the comment.

[@SexMinister-s2h]

Need a warhammer 40000 mod

[@perafilozof]

Lets hope it happens :)

[@hahhahababab771]

I just found your channel but it’s been a joy learning rome total war and watching your content. Keep it up!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and welcome to my channel! That is great to hear. I have a bunch of Total War guides on different games of the franchise here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CGCK3tAY7EcsZltMfQ9kwdn But for other games I have covered use this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@timothytoler9065]

IDK Sounds very Linear.......Run from enemy til you have what you need to turn around and win the game.

[@perafilozof]

Linear story, non linear path through the galaxy or tech.

[@timothytoler9065]

so i can pretty much play how ever long i want ? @@perafilozof

[@perafilozof]

Unknown. Game is still in development @@timothytoler9065

[@theimperial5368]

This looks awesome

[@perafilozof]

Indeed it does. Thank you for sharing your impression of it with us. What similar games have you played?

[@Dontknowyet80]

Looks cool

[@perafilozof]

Thx for the comment, glad to hear that. You might also like this similar game: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SWgWdom7l5lZI

[@GamerPhilosophy]

Huge potential. I love it so far. 💞✌😊👍

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing your impressions of this game with us. Glad to hear that. Have you ever played anything like it before?

[@GamerPhilosophy]

@@perafilozof no new games are any game like this , there are few maybe similar games that are very old games like: Star Wars Empire at War , but like this one none of them out there , and this is like real dream for us hardcore strategy gamers. Like you said in video it looks like combination of legendary Battlestar Galactica and i think it have a lot things from Homeworld 💞👌😊✌

[@perafilozof]

Well, there is imperium galactica 2 if I got the title right. That had similar gameplay to a point. But indeed this is a gem.

[@GamerPhilosophy]

@@perafilozof oh yes , you are so true bro , i played Imperium Galactica 2 as kid and its such great game and like you said it looks similar to this game , nice job you remembered that gem , you have a great memory bro 💗👌😊👏👍

[@perafilozof]

I work on RTS videos every day. So I constantly research and read, reminding myself of many games.

[@mesarthim640]

Catching the train a bit late on this video but I can't wait for Fragile Existence ! I mean, I've been waiting for it since it was announced on Steam ! I feel like it will be insane and totally amazing. Right now we have Dyson Sphere Program and Planetary Annihilation which looks kinda similar but nothing like this.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. It is never late, the video itself is just getting more and more views and comments every day now. I am glad to read about more enthusiastic people about it and I hope you will all enjoy this game very much!

[@mesarthim640]

@@perafilozof Thanks ! You make great videos and I'm glad you give us updates about those games 'cause 2023 was supposed to be the year of strategy but it wasn't... Now they say 2024 will be the year of the RTS... will it be? Just like this one, I was excited for Falling Frontier but it was just pushed to 2025 =( while I understand devs can struggle, it really annoys people, especially since Falling Frontier was announced in 2019-2020 already and was delayed multiple times. I hate it when games are announced way too early as well making us anticipately wait for the release only to see it delayed again and again. It's probably as tiring for the devs as for the players.

[@perafilozof]

I know exactly what you mean. Even PC gamer wrote on how 2023 will be THE RTS year and it just turned out to be the year of delays. 2024 should be the year of RTS but lets see it finally happen first. As for Falling Frontier... I am stunned the publisher's producers are allowing the developer to keep remaking the game as he goes about making it. Like, release it and then work on it some more. You can keep improving the game forever because every year another part of it will feel outdated and you can keep improving it indefinitely that way.

[@mesarthim640]

@@perafilozof They're talking about how they are depressed because of personnal life problem and they're working over a 100 hours per week on the game... Well, I have a heart, I'm sorry for them BUT this sorry excuse is starting to be seen EVERYWHERE, I can't tell you how many times I've seen it lately (I'm starting to be fed up when I see devs saying this as if they are the only ones with life prolems and though I have many too, life goes and I force myself to go on and everything is okay in the end, I don't want to let myself be depressed and destroyed by them). To me, it's starting to look like a lie for a lack of management.

[@perafilozof]

It all depends on what he is spending 100 hours a week. If he is continuously remaking already made elements of the game then indeed that is bad time management.

[@willianjohnam]

Wishlisted!

[@perafilozof]

That is great to read. Thanks for the comment. Have you ever played anything like it ?

[@ArmoredSarge]

0:49 Oh hey! It's the ship from the Kurogane mod in Stellaris!

[@perafilozof]

Could be. I don't know the mod. Thank you for the comment. What do you think of this game?

[@ArmoredSarge]

@@perafilozof It looks interesting. I will have to see some demo gameplay before I decide if I want get this.

[@perafilozof]

Good reply. I will show more as soon as it is available

[@Sam_Aconitum]

i hope this game supports mods in release

[@perafilozof]

It should. But we have to wait and see what happens by the release date

[@philippos5547]

Thanks already have that on my wishlist.

[@perafilozof]

Hi I am glad to hear that. Hope you will enjoy playing it when it is out. What are you playing now?

[@philippos5547]

@@perafilozof I am trying the new DLC that just came out for COH 3.

[@perafilozof]

Oh nice, what do you like about it?

[@philippos5547]

@@perafilozof I like the Italian Campaign, so the new air / land company is fun. Some bugging around with infantry getting into cover now and jumping around erratically.

[@perafilozof]

Ah, ok, thank you for the reply

[@MrKguy97]

I've been waiting for a new rts that uses actual supply lines and resource transport, so this is really exciting!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I am glad you will be a fan and hope you enjoy playing it. What are you playing now?

[@MrKguy97]

@@perafilozof lately I've been playing Beyond All Reason and Factorio, so I guess Fragile Existence looks like it will slightly bridge the two

[@perafilozof]

Oh, nice I am learning BAR myself. What time zone are you in? We could play together.

[@pHixiq]

wtf!!!!😍

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, I am glad you are that excited about this game! Have you ever played anything like it?

[@alexanderbenkendorf688]

Took me 30 seconds to wishlist.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe that is fantastic to hear! Have you ever played anything like it?

[@Mjsmecha]

Looks really cool, appreciate the heads up on this one as always. Upcoming 2024 games video should be pretty damn hype at the rate things are going. : )

[@perafilozof]

Thx for the viewership and comment. I was hoping to post that video this weekend but alas it had to be next week as I got a lot of fresh footage from many developers of different games I had to incorporate in it.

[@Mjsmecha]

@perafilozof lol. Hey, 2023 is the year of delays. If anything if you announced a delay to Q1 2024 it would be the perfect match for the industry.

[@perafilozof]

@@Mjsmecha haha no, gotta put out these videos by new years. For multiple reasons

[@SargeRho]

I've been looking forward to this one for a while 👀

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game. I am glad to hear that. Hopefully you will enjoy it.

[@brndnwilks]

Well, Falling Frontier has been pushed back to 2025. This might be a good stand in.

[@perafilozof]

I know, and I am no longer sure FF will ever come out. The developer is remaking it as he goes over and over and again.

[@brndnwilks]

@@perafilozof Indeed. As he's gotten more support, he's just redoing the entire thing, or he was never as close to EA as he claimed. A pity, I was really looking forward to it.

[@perafilozof]

I think it is a case of the short handed developer who doesn't want to release his 2015 game in 2023, but by the time he gets it 2023 standards it will be 2030. That loop has to be broken by his publisher and the designated producer from Hooded Horse

[@brndnwilks]

@@perafilozof Well, by the time they get it to approved standards, all of the hype will have fallen away. And the market is steadily losing patience for indie studios that don't deliver. Bannerlords for example.

[@perafilozof]

@@brndnwilks Don't I know it. And agree 100%. Let's hope the publisher pushes him in the right direction

[@turbokisiel]

I will tell my grandsons - This is Homeworld 3

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, close indeed. Thank you for the comment. What are you playing now?

[@turbokisiel]

@@perafilozof classic - Earth 2150

[@perafilozof]

Thx for the reply

[@TotalGamer-gv4mc]

I really like the combination of space and ground forces, with such a seamless transition between the two. I think RTS lovers like Rimmy Downunder will get a real kick out of this once its finished.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. I am glad to hear that. Hope you will enjoy playing it after release. What are you playing now btw?

[@sylvesterskyes9558]

I really want this for Stellaris.

[@perafilozof]

Indeed. It would make it a game to conquer all games. It would be amazing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. What are you playing right now?

[@sylvesterskyes9558]

@@perafilozof Playing Anno 1800, Universim, Space Haven, WorldSim and I am expecting the release of "World Warfare and Economics" and Manor Lords. Also, I've been expecting Squadron 42 since 2013. 🥲😅

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing. I hope you don't end up waiting another 10 years for Squadron 42

[@sylvesterskyes9558]

@@perafilozof It's supposedly closed beta or something like that. In the polishing phase. Hope it will be out in a year.

[@perafilozof]

I will believe it when I see it :)