Description
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Autonauts vs Piratebots is an immersive simulation strategy game developed by Denki and published by Curve Games, available on Steam for Microsoft Windows. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the game:
Game Overview:
Genre: Simulation, Strategy, Automation
Release Date: July 28, 2022
Platform: Steam (Windows)
Price: Initially listed at $19.99, with frequent sales offering significant discounts.
User Ratings: Very Positive (81% of 307 user reviews are positive).
Gameplay Mechanics:
Base Building and Automation: Similar to its predecessor, Autonauts, players start by establishing a colony on a new planet. However, this game introduces the element of combat and defense. Players must create, automate, and defend an impenetrable base by assembling and commanding a Bot army.
Combat Against Piratebots: The core of the gameplay involves battling Piratebots, who are invading your automated settlements. You’ll need to program your bots not only to automate resource gathering and production but also to engage in combat. This adds a strategic layer where players must balance between economic management and military strategy.
Zones and Progression: The game is divided into five different zones, each presenting unique challenges and environments. Players must build, program, and battle their way through these zones to progress.
Programming Bots: Utilizing a Scratch-style programming interface, players can code bots for various tasks like farming, construction, and now, combat. This feature allows for intricate automation strategies but also complex combat tactics.
Key Features:
Automate a Farming Business: Establish farming operations to earn gold, which can be used to fund your defense against Piratebots.
Defensive Structures: Players can erect defensive walls, set up guard patrols, and deploy armed towers to protect their bases from Piratebot raids.
Resource Management: Gather resources, craft tools, and manage your settlement’s growth while under constant threat of attack.
Boss Fights: After navigating through zones, players face off against powerful Piratebot bosses like Long Bot Silver, Botbeard, and culminating with the Dread Pirate Robot.
Narrative and Objectives: You play as the Captain of the Autonauts Defence Force, responding to a distress signal about a Piratebot invasion. Your mission includes rescuing Autonauts, rebuilding settlements, and reclaiming the world from these invaders.
Visuals and Audio:
Graphics: Described with a cute, low-poly art style, the visuals are colorful and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience.
Sound: The game carries over familiar sound effects from the original Autonauts, contributing to the immersive environment.
Community and Modding:
Community: There is an active community with discussions, guides, and mods available on platforms like Steam and the official Autonauts Wiki. Mod support was in question by players but appears to be a growing aspect of the game’s ecosystem.
Modding: While the game initially lacked clear mod support, there’s interest from the community, suggesting potential for expanded gameplay through mods.
Conclusion:
Autonauts vs Piratebots expands on the automation and base-building mechanics of the original game by introducing combat and a narrative driven by the Piratebot invasion. It’s both a challenge for veterans of the series and an engaging entry point for newcomers, blending strategy, automation, and combat into a cohesive and enjoyable experience. However, for those seeking a purely relaxing base-building game, the addition of combat might not be as appealing.
This game represents a strategic evolution within the Autonauts series, appealing to players interested in both automation and combat in a vibrant, blocky world.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K (4 * 3500) or equivalent/AMD FX-9370 (8 * 4400) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 (2048 MB) or Radeon HD 7870 (2048 MB)
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: Any
Additional Notes: Low Settings on massive dense worlds
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent/AMD Ryzen 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 (4096 MB) or Radeon R9 270X (2048 MB)
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: Any
Additional Notes: High Settings on massive dense worlds
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