Games Coming To Linux Part 1
In this article, I’m going to present a whole variety of Linux games, across a range of genres. Let us see the Game titles and features exclusive on Prime Inspiration.
Blue Libra
Description
Command the last of the Libra class carriers and avenge the fall of your home world in this space real time strategy game.
Build a variety of crafts, conquer planets and space stations and travel the universe. You will face a single player campaign filled with exciting battles depicted with unique art style. Upgrade your ships between missions and combine them into unstoppable fleets.
Blue Libra uses a path-drawing style of giving orders to fleets, allowing for better planning and management.
Game has been warmly welcomed by iPhone players, but given that game mechanics work very well on stationary computers it has found its way to the more hardcore players as well.
- Unique art style
- Innovative unit management system
- Skirmish mode with randomly generated maps
- Single Player Campaign with progressive upgrade system
- Unique and fun gameplay
Game also available for iPhone/iPad and Linux
Blue Libra Game Trailer
Blue Libra 2
Description
Small is beautiful. Those just might be the most fun tiny ships you will ever command!
Play as the commander of “Libra II”, the newest state of the technological art space carrier and take revenge on Alien Invaders that took over your home world. This time you will bring the fight to them and let them taste your power.
Build a variety of crafts, conquer planets and space stations and travel the universe. You will face a single player campaign filled with exciting battles depicted with unique art style. Upgrade your ships and combine them into unstoppable fleets.
Blue Libra 2 introduces multiplayer combat for up to 4 players in skirmish mode. You can play via gamecenter, directly with a bluetooth or over wifi or the internet. (The available multiplayer options may vary depending on your network setup and Operating System version). Blue Libra II brings improved graphics, more immersive gameplay and extended economy with more decision making. Game features new ships, unique for both races and over 30 single player maps. With addition of convoys transporting your minerals between asteroids and bases game has gained additional strategical depth.
Just like its predecessor the game uses a path-drawing style of giving orders to fleets, allowing for better planning and management.
Blue Libra 2 is available for handheld devices (iOS, planned: Android) as well as stationary computers (PC Windows, MacOS, planned: Linux).
Blue Libra 2 Trailer
Gangs of Space (Alpha)
Description
Gangs of Space is a Space MMO Shooter, minimalistic and down to the core of what makes online games *fun*. Just jump into your ship, and start killing tons of different enemies, including Big Nasty Bosses. Enjoy improving your fighting skills, and try not to get killed, because death is permanent in this unforgiving universe…
YES features:
- Permanent death
- Arcade-like gameplay
- It’s the skill of the player, and not the character, that makes the real difference
- Multiplayer, co-op, and yes! even solo gameplay!
- The best Gangs (aka. guilds) will apply *their* law on the server, by earning special GM-like rights
- Many types of playable ships, with many *very different* gameplays to learn and master
- New content added frequently
- Bugs! (oh, that was not supposed to be in this list…)
NO features:
- No XP, no “you need to be at least level 45 to access this zone”
- No resource hoarding
- No boring waits between fights
Gangs of Space (Alpha) Trailer
Moon Rising
Moon Rising, a turn-based 3D strategy indie game for PC and Mac, featuring single-player campaign, multi-player (2-4 players) for both synchronous and asynchronous gaming.
Description
Resources on planet Earth have been depleted through centuries of misuse. The discovery of an abundance of Helium-3 on the moon now sees major powers turning their attention to Earths one natural satellite with troops arriving to battle for lunar supremacy. Moon Rising puts you in control of these armies. Through action-packed turn-based strategy be the first to conquer these untapped resources for your people or die trying.
- So whats going on up there?
- Moon Rising battles take place against other commanders (2-4 players) in an tense, action-packed turn-based online strategy game for either Windows or Mac operating systems. Utilising a full 3D representation of the battlefield, use all your cunning and strategy to destroy your opponents Launch Pad or capture the transmission stations.
- Thats some funky hardware!
- Take control of 6 Multifunctional ground units to achieve your goal. Use astronauts and modified space vehicles for combat and reconnaissance, each with multiple modes to suit your strategy. Machine guns, lasers, EMPs, Mines and Rockets are all part of the artillery that will aid your path to victory.
- 3 building types capture Refineries, Solar Stations and Factories to increase the power and potential of your army. Use Factories to build additional units, Refineries to process Helium-3, while Solar Stations are essential to power your assault.
At all costs protect your Launch Pad, the hub of your Helium-3 operations. Attack and destroy your enemies Launch Pad to win the game. But beware, they will be hell-bent on destroying yours!
Features
Many ways to play
Moon Rising’s battles are turn-based and can be fought in THREE different ways:
- Synchronously Connect via the Battle Lobby and play live against your opponents, be they friends or randoms.
- Asynchronously Actions are stored on a Moon based server; take your turns at your leisure.
- Pass and Go Play locally on one machine, just pass the mouse and keyboard around – great practice!
Moon Rising Trailer