
These are strategically vital but it’s worth noting that the ‘full’ feeling of space can chip away at the fantasy from time to time. Space is packed with cover-massive asteroids, hunks of rock, towering pillars of obsidian. It’s like getting a few seasons’ worth of TV sci-fi space battles in the space of 20 minutes, without all of the talking and bottle episodes.

5 online strategy, but none that make me feel like Admiral Adama.

I’ve got lots of options for competitive 5 vs. It’s not the only game that achieves this in a multiplayer context, of course, but it’s the only game I can think of that marries it to such a potent, under-served fantasy. As you start to invest thought in the nitty-gritty details of missile flight paths, probable enemy hiding spots and bomber wing attack vectors, the game’s tactical breadth-and therefore its longevity-opens up. This is a slow-paced game, which some may find off-putting, but the more time you put in the more the game’s qualities reveal themselves. It takes a little while to get to grips with Fractured Space’s nuances, despite the decent tutorial.
