Void Destroyer
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| Developer(s) | Paul Zakrzewski |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy Space combat |
Void Destroyer is a real-time strategy space combat video game. It was developed by Paul Zakrzewski and was released on January 20, 2015.
Gameplay[edit]
Void Destroyer is a real-time strategy space combat game.[1]
Development[edit]
Void Destroyer was developed by Paul Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski explained to The Escapist that Homeworld was a major influence for the title, describing himself as a fan. He also said that the interface and mechanics for Void Destroyer was inspired by the 1999 game.[2]
Zakrzewski worked on the game by himself of four years before taking it to Kickstarter in 2013, asking for $20,000. Four days before the end of the Kickstarter campaign, it reached its goal.[1] At the end of the campaign, it reached $35,606 by 1,735 backers.[3] During the campaign, it was submitted for Steam Greenlight.[1] It was later accepted through Greenlight on October 29, 2013.[4] It was released to Steam Early Access in January 2014.[5] The game was fully released on January 20, 2015.[6]
Reception[edit]
IGN gave the game a 7.1/10.[6]
A sequel to the game, Void Destroyer 2, was released to Steam Early Access in 2016.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Corriea, Alexa Ray (June 27, 2013). "Void Destroyer, a Homeworld-inspired space sim, meets Kickstarter goal". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Shearer, Stew (June 28, 2013). "Void Destroyer Dev: Homeworld "A Huge Influence"". The Escapist. Defy Media. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Suszek, Mike (July 8, 2013). "Crowdfund Bookie, June 30 - July 6: Tobuscus Adventures, Void Destroyer". Joystiq. AOL. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013.
- ^ Polson, John (October 29, 2013). "168 devs saved by the grace of Greenlight in October, Steam Halloween sale live". Indiegames.com. UBM plc. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Graham (June 24, 2014). "Snog, Marry A Void Destroyer Update Trailer. Or Watch It". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Leif (February 17, 2015). "Void Destroyer Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Shoemaker, Richie (February 4, 2015). "Void Destroyer review". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Estrada, Marcus (September 22, 2016). "Void Destroyer 2 Blasts onto Early Access After Success of First Game". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved January 8, 2017.