Star Trek: Infinite
Star Trek: Infinite | |
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Developer(s) | Nimble Giant Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
Director(s) | Ezequiel Maldonado |
Producer(s) | Mats Holm |
Platform(s) | Windows, macOS |
Release | 12 October 2023 |
Genre(s) | 4X, Grand strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Star Trek: Infinite is a 4X grand strategy video game developed by Argentinian[1] studio Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive. In Star Trek: Infinite, players take control of one of four Star Trek civilizations interstellar civilization on the galactic stage and are tasked with exploring, colonizing, and engaging minor nations and other major civilizations with diplomacy, trade, or warfare. A large part of the game involves dealing with both scripted and emergent events, many based on or referencing events in the Star Trek franchise. It is scheduled for release for Windows and macOS on October 12, 2023.[2]
Gameplay
Players choose to play as the Federation, the Klingons, Romulans, or Cardassians. Each faction has its own mission tree and unique abilities geared for lore-aligned play styles, with the Federation focused on exploration and diplomacy, the Klingons on warfare, the Cardassians on spying, and the Romulans on stealth.[3]
Events and event chains occur for each faction over the course of the game charting and allowing the player to interact with the major events of the world of Star Trek in the time period.[4]
A ship designer allows the player to modify ships based around basic designs from the Star Trek franchise, selecting particular parts and abilities, or to simply rely on the game's auto-design.[5]
Many mechanics and systems are used from Paradox Interactive's Stellaris.[4]
Reception
Star Trek: Infinite has been favorably received in preliminary reviews up to September 2023. Mick Fraser called it "huge, complex, and a Trekkie's dream".[6] IGN's Will Borger described a preliminary build as doing a good job of bringing Star Trek into 4X gaming as something akin to "Star Trek-themed spreadsheets", but also writing that the game "can sometimes feel overwhelming".[5] At PC Gamer, Russell Adderson called it "the Star Trek game of my dreams", especially praising the mission tree system and use of Star Trek lore.[4] Polygon called warfare "underwhelming" in the game, but said that the review version of Star Trek: Infinite was "already promising" and "likely to get a lot deeper" with Paradox's history of ongoing support and downloadable content for titles.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Embracer Group acquires Nimble Giant Entertainment". Emmbracer. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, Alice. "Paradox announce Star Trek: Infinite, a grand strategy game". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Roth, Dylan. "Star Trek: Infinite could be the grand strategy game Trekkies need". Polygon. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Adderson, Russell. "I've played the Star Trek game of my dreams, and it's a grand strategy game". PCGamer. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Borger, Will. "Star Trek: Infinite Preview: Spreadsheets, the Final Frontier". IGN. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Fraser, Mick. "Star Trek: Infinite is huge, complex, and a Trekkie's dream". GodisaGeek.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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