Salvation Prophecy

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 3
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  1. DarkStation
    Nov 4, 2013
    70
    So, while the game’s rough edges may be off putting, you should still check out Salvation Prophecy if you are looking for a change of pace, or if you are starving for a space combat game, of which there have been very few lately.
  2. GameSpot
    Oct 18, 2013
    50
    Be prepared to grind for several hours before the game's rhythm picks up and its diversity compels you towards the exciting closing battles that reveal Salvation Prophecy's best attributes.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 16, 2013
    50
    Action, RPG and strategy in small doses, technically in the 2000s, Salvation Prophecy is a bit like the skeleton of a real AAA game. Firedance Games approaches, with its own financial and human resources, everything that makes a good game, and we can't help but imagine how much it would be sexy with a lot more meat on the bones.

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Pysiu
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    First the bad things- animations could use some work- didn`t find more bad things ;)

    Now the Goodies: This is a real gem. In one game    First the bad things- animations could use some work- didn`t find more bad things ;)

    Now the Goodies:

    This is a real gem. In one game you get:

    - space ship piloting (tps; arcade controlls, space shooting like in Freespace, etc)
    - planetary domination fights (fps; run, shoot, destroy buildings and win the planet over)
    - exploration (a little bit of questing on planets)
    - strategy (you become a commander in the late game- you will be able to select which places to conquer/defend. What to build on planets, etc).
    - rpg elements (in each of the game mode you can spend points on upgrades)
    - minigames (jumping through wormholes, etc)    … Full Review »
  2. ElderSnake
    Oct 18, 2013
    9
    If you love a good space romp and shooty shooty lasers you owe it yourself to try this one.

    First off It's best not to play the first half    If you love a good space romp and shooty shooty lasers you owe it yourself to try this one.

    First off It's best not to play the first half hour or so and judge the game right away. Yes, it's an indie game (made by pretty much one man, no less) and the graphics and animations won't impress anyone in 2013, but they are more than satisfactory and should not detract from the experience. Actually I'd say the dev did a very good job with the artwork and resources he had.

    This is more arcade than sim. When you're in ground combat, the fighting is relatively simple and more about how you approach the battle and manage your stims (health packs/power ups essentially) as well as focussing your fire with your teammates (instead of going Rambo on your own, good luck with that) rather than being some futuristic simulator.
    Same for space fighter battle, your ship controls are tight and direct rather than some floaty monstrosity. I think it's a whole lot more fun the way it is though and makes battle very satisfying and intense.

    Yes, there is both ground combat and space fighter combat. As well as this, the game has an RPG-lite element to it with leveling up and skill allocation.

    There is a storyline too... but it's presented in a more dynamic and organic way than most. This is not an RPG with tonnes of dialog or cutscenes. But there is a storyline and things just... happen, as you go along in the game, progressing your character and upgrading your kit. It's difficult to explain, but to me, it's pretty ingenious.

    I couldn't really talk about the storyline without any spoilers, but it's certainly worth checking out and as I said, it feels natural in the way that it progresses, rather than scripted.

    To my original point about not judging the game too early things start out fairly slowly and seem quite easy. But trust me, keep playing and progressing and battles, whether ground or in space, just get more and more intense, plus more tech is unveiled as throughout the game adding more dangers and strategies to your battles (i.e battleships protecting space stations in space, or buildings that can shoot lasers and defend themselves on ground or flying troops etc).

    The game is described as a "space military epic" and that's pretty much what you get, because it does get epic. But you know what else? Get to the highest rank in game and you can control your own faction, GIVING orders rather than taking them. Suddenly the game takes on an RTS element, with troop, buildings and resource management and the like.

    You just about get 3 games in one and for a price that is less $20, I'd suggest is easily worth it. Highly recommend.    … Full Review »
  3. melkathi
    Oct 18, 2013
    9
    Salvation Prophecy is a good example of how the whole can be greater than its parts. Or something like that. This is an Indy Game made by aSalvation Prophecy is a good example of how the whole can be greater than its parts. Or something like that. This is an Indy Game made by a person who wanted to create a space game that explored galactic conflict in a way AAA titles wont. The vastly different types of gameplay mean that none are as detailed as a game would be that concentrates on that one aspect. But every part of the game is enjoyable and together make for a fun package. So while the third person shooter part has been done way better in third person shooters, I will still run to the dropship to support the rest of the Salvation troops in the planetary invasion of a Drone colony. And I will join the rest of the Salvation fleet to defend our space station from the Wyr.
    Once the game progresses and more abilities are unlocked, and keeping in mind that the four different factions do have significantly different play-styles, even parts that looked simple at first can reveal hidden depths. Having to navigate hyperjumps and wormholes adds to that unexpected depth.
    Yes the graphics are dated. Then again, we don't play indy games for the graphics but for the innovation.
    So while this game isn't for everyone, those who want this game may just realize it is exactly the game they want ;)
    I will have to play it at least twice to experience both endings. Or four times to experience all factions...    … Full Review »
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