Void Destroyer is a real-time strategy space combat video game. It was developed by Paul Zakrzewski and was released on January 20, 2015.

Void Destroyer
Void Destroyer logo
Developer(s)Paul Zakrzewski
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • WW: January 20, 2015
Genre(s)Real-time strategy Space combat

Gameplay

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Void Destroyer is a real-time strategy space combat game.[1]

Development

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Void Destroyer was developed by Paul Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski explained to The Escapist that Homeworld was a major influence for the title, describing himself as a fan. He also said that the interface and mechanics for Void Destroyer was inspired by the 1999 game.[2]

Zakrzewski worked on the game by himself of four years before taking it to Kickstarter in 2013, asking for $20,000. Four days before the end of the Kickstarter campaign, it reached its goal.[1] At the end of the campaign, it reached $35,606 by 1,735 backers.[3] During the campaign, it was submitted for Steam Greenlight.[1] It was later accepted through Greenlight on October 29, 2013.[4] It was released to Steam Early Access in January 2014.[5] The game was fully released on January 20, 2015.[6]

Reception

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IGN gave the game a 7.1/10.[6]

Eurogamer gave it a 6/10.[7]

A sequel to the game, Void Destroyer 2, was released to Steam Early Access in 2016.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Corriea, Alexa Ray (June 27, 2013). "Void Destroyer, a Homeworld-inspired space sim, meets Kickstarter goal". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Shearer, Stew (June 28, 2013). "Void Destroyer Dev: Homeworld "A Huge Influence"". The Escapist. Defy Media. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Suszek, Mike (July 8, 2013). "Crowdfund Bookie, June 30 - July 6: Tobuscus Adventures, Void Destroyer". Joystiq. AOL. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013.
  4. ^ Polson, John (October 29, 2013). "168 devs saved by the grace of Greenlight in October, Steam Halloween sale live". Indiegames.com. UBM plc. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  5. ^ Smith, Graham (June 24, 2014). "Snog, Marry A Void Destroyer Update Trailer. Or Watch It". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c Johnson, Leif (February 17, 2015). "Void Destroyer Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Shoemaker, Richie (February 4, 2015). "Void Destroyer review". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Estrada, Marcus (September 22, 2016). "Void Destroyer 2 Blasts onto Early Access After Success of First Game". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
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