Foresight

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Foresight is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Strides Interactive Game Studio and was released on November 28, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Foresight is a single-player and multiplayer RTS game set in space, where you command huge fleets of ships in epic battles. Your fleet commanders are semi-autonomous, gaining experience and improving as you progress, allowing you to control more ships and redefining the strategy component of RTS games. The game also boasts a good story for players to explore."

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The gameplay is smooth and reminiscent of classic RTS games, providing a nostalgic experience.
The game features an interesting storyline and unique mechanics, such as fleet commanders and resource management.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and addressing feedback.

The voice acting is widely criticized as poor, detracting from the overall experience.
The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating to navigate, with issues like unresponsive clicks and awkward controls.
The graphics are outdated and do not meet modern standards, which may turn off potential players.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The game's story is set in a future where humanity has colonized space, focusing on a young commander tasked with fighting off pirates and recruiting allies. While the narrative is linear, it is described as engaging and fun, with a variety of missions that keep players interested. However, some players noted issues with bugs and crashes that detracted from the overall experience, despite the intriguing background and character development.
- “The story is of the human race in the distant future when we (assuming the readers are human) have taken to space and begun to colonize it.”
- “The story is of a young commander who helps us fight off pirates and the likes.”
- “Story: 9/10 (I am an RPG lover, so a great story is a must-have for the games I play. I say this RTS has such a good story. It also doesn’t keep the story away like most games do; it always gives a bit of story even in missions, so be careful not only to fight and read carefully in fights!)”
- “The story is linear (but monotonous).”
- “At least this is what I found from the first 3 missions, which is all I could go through before being too frustrated to continue.”
- “Because I did not play past the third mission, I cannot speak to the actual strategy in this game... what it prioritizes, what are its values, or what approach it takes.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally described as outdated, reminiscent of 80s design, and not reflective of modern technology, with some users appreciating the retro aesthetic while others find them simplistic and generic. Despite the criticisms, the cutscene artwork is praised as beautiful, and the visuals can be engaging, though they may not meet the expectations of players seeking contemporary graphics. Overall, while the graphics are bearable for the game's price, they are considered a significant drawback compared to more graphically advanced titles.
- “The cutscene artwork is fantastic.”
- “Coupled with some fantastic visuals and models that will have you hooked for hours on end.”
- “The graphics: 9/10 (DirectX 9 engine, but it looks just so beautiful and can also be very demanding on your system!)”
- “The graphics are of the 80's sort.”
- “Graphics look old, indeed.”
- “Very poor graphics.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of classic RTS mechanics reminiscent of older titles, featuring innovative ship use and solid level design, though it suffers from bugs and crashes that detract from the experience. While some players appreciate its retro charm and the depth of its mechanics, others find the clunky multimap system and technical issues frustrating. Overall, the gameplay is considered decent but may not satisfy those seeking a competitive or emotionally engaging narrative.
- “Great level design and mechanics.”
- “Gameplay: 9/10 (because it's simple to use with fleets, innovative, and has variety!)”
- “The multimap battlefield is clunky and adds little to nothing in terms of gameplay or flavor.”
- “You can't master the game without in-depth knowledge of the game mechanics.”
- “My main issue with it is that less than 3 hours in, I had several bugs, my game crashed twice, and at one point my main ship was frozen. I couldn't move or anything during the 3rd mission when I tried to get it repaired at the allied shipyard before heading back to Earth. So yeah, it's not perfect; the gameplay is nice enough, but the developers have to check for bugs again because it's getting pretty annoying having issues and having to restart some missions all because it crashed or bugged.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as enjoyable and fitting for the background, though not particularly memorable or standout. While some players appreciate the catchy and well-placed tracks during key moments, others find the sound design unbalanced and the music repetitive, making it less appealing for standalone listening. Overall, it serves its purpose without being overwhelming, but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The music is fun but not overwhelming.”
- “Pros: excellent soundtrack, great graphics, good storyline, nice artwork, can be very challenging at times.”
- “The soundtrack of the game is fairly catchy and some epic music is well placed in an epic fight.”
- “A lot of the sounds are unbalanced, unequalized, and incorrectly compressed (if at all), and I can't stand the music.”
- “Mostly background style music on a neutral level, not something you'd want to burn on your hard drive and listen to separately (as an example, Age of Wonders' soundtrack). Don't expect that, and the music and sounds are good.”
- “Elevator music.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, receiving a performance rating of 9/10, though players note significant drops during intense battles. Some users have successfully improved performance through direct communication with the developer and system adjustments.
- “Performance: 9/10 (is very good but can drop a lot in maxed fights!)”
- “After conversations with the developer directly, and tweaking multiple elements of the system and game performance, I finally got the game to work.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent screen freezes and crashes that require forceful termination of the application through the task manager.
- “The screen goes dark and freezes, or the first credit watermark comes up and freezes; I'm forced to kill the process in the task manager to close it down.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”