ThreadSpace: Hyperbol LAN Demo

Strategy games have a way of sticking around for a long time and be played by a lot of people, at least if the gameplay mechanics allow for a high replayability level and many possible tactics. In short, that’s the reason why games like StarCraft or Command & Conquer have remained popular for so long, although the same rules apply to shooters and a few other genres on the market.

ThreadSpace: Hyperbol is not your average strategy game, on the other hand, because it features some unique elements that cannot be found anywhere else. In essence, the game is a real-time action/strategy with a heavy tactical inclination as well, which shines the brightest when played in multiplayer against other human opponents. Although it may take you a while to learn how to properly control the ships and make a difference, the experience is worth the effort.

Although the demo at hand can only be enjoyed on LAN, the game itself also features an online component, where up to sixteen players can go head-to-head against each other. You also have the option to customize your ship in a variety of ways, starting from the basic color scheme, all the way to individual components that affect the behavior of the ship during combat.

Although you may feel a bit disoriented the first time you join a match, due to all the things that seem to be going on around you, that shouldn’t discourage you at all. The game comes with a hefty collection of training missions and tutorials to get you started, as well as a few singleplayer bot matches against the AI to practice what you’ve learned. Once you feel ready to join the fun, a rather small, but steady community is waiting for you.

Probably the most important component of the game is the vast array of tactical options put at your disposal, because no two matches are the same. Thanks to the multitude of projectiles you can equip your ship with, as well as the design of the levels and the unique gameplay mechanics, the experience should feel different almost every time. The colorful graphics give you plenty to look at and beautiful special effects to admire while unleashing an all-out attack on the enemy.

All things considered, ThreadSpace: Hyperbol may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s definitely a game that’s worth a shot from every strategy fan out there. Hence, its originality might just get you hooked from the first few minutes, especially if you enjoy spaceships and lasers.