Frozen Synapse

[Tutonic]

... and now for something a little bit different.

Frozen Synapse is an indie title, based on turn-based strategy but with a twist.

Both players have a small squad of soliders each, on a top-down 2D map. You have to plan your next turn by giving your troops orders, and then when you finish your turn both sides execute their orders at the same time.

I'm perhaps not very good at explaining this, so here's a trailer.

Me and Frenzy had a go at the beta last night, and although we didn't quite know what we were doing it was pretty good fun.

Trying to second-guess what your opponent is up to while planning your own moves makes for some great gaming.

Kieron Gillen's done a much more in-depth preview, it's worth a read.

If you do decide to have a go, pre-ordering the full game gives you instant access to the on-going beta and a free key to give away to a friend.

[sulky_uk]

that looks like a lot of fun.....i might talk to the wife about letting me spend my money to buy it for her:D

[Tutonic]

Give me or Frenzy a shout if you get yourself a copy Sulky - we'll be happy to show you the ropes (and then bury you, obviously).

[FrEnZy]

Awesome game. Loved it. fantastic. Pure uncut win. Great. fun with knobs on. etc.

[Tanales]

Looks like alot of fun to me, might have to give it a go aswell.

i get the feeling of Uplink when i look at that video and screens.