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Not So Massively: Checking up on StarCraft II’s would-be successors
- The Not So Massively column by MassivelyOP has been monitoring upcoming real-time strategy games aiming to succeed StarCraft II, namely Stormgate, ZeroSpace, and Immortal: Gates of Pyre.
- A recent Steam strategy game festival showcased these games, providing an opportunity to assess their progress.
- 'Immortal: Gates of Pyre' introduced more content in a recent demo, including tutorials, maps, and co-op missions, but still lacks clarity on certain aspects and potential NFT integration.
- 'ZeroSpace' showcased campaign missions with inventive gameplay elements, a revamped faction, and mutators for added challenge and variety.
- Despite positive progress, 'ZeroSpace' requires more development before release, with concerns about hype and completion timeframe.
- 'Stormgate' focused on a unique 3v3 mode and faced backlash due to fake positive Steam reviews, raising doubts about the studio's honesty.
- Criticism towards Frost Giant Studios includes issues like false claims, miscommunications, and confusing messaging, impacting player confidence in 'Stormgate.'
- While optimistic about 'Immortal' and 'ZeroSpace,' there are growing doubts about the future of RTS games, with hopes for the games to prove the skeptics wrong.
- The landscape of online gaming is evolving, with a broader spectrum of multiplayer titles emerging, blurring the lines between single-player and MMO experiences.
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