Foresight
- November 27, 2014
- Strides Interactive
Foresight is an epic space-based RTS game that throws you, the player, into the thick of the battle as a commander. Lead huge fleets, armed with fighters and bombers across wormholes to fight it out with your enemy. Launch bombing missions, fighter patrols, plant observation posts or fire support base with reconnaissance units. Intelligence is key.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting fleet management system with commanders that gain abilities, adding depth to gameplay.
- The developer is highly responsive to player feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The gameplay is smooth and offers a variety of missions, reminiscent of classic RTS games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The voice acting is widely criticized and detracts from the overall experience.
- The user interface is clunky and can be difficult to navigate, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- The game suffers from bugs and crashes, which can disrupt progress and frustrate players.
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as challenging and interesting, featuring a well-developed campaign with a variety of missions that maintain player engagement over a lengthy playtime. While the background narrative is compelling, its presentation could be improved, and players are encouraged to read the backstory for better context. Overall, the game offers a rich narrative experience set in a post-apocalyptic space environment, though technical issues have marred some players' experiences.
“Story is challenging and interesting; the AI is reminiscent of Tiberium Wars, making the game feel like a space Command & Conquer.”
“Plus, you've got a fully fleshed-out campaign featuring a ludicrous amount of missions, each more difficult than the last.”
“Foresight is a space game set in an era where humans have nuked Earth and ruined space travel with wormhole experiments, telling the story of Thomas Locke, an UN Commander who will experience quite a bit during the game.”
“You should really read the story about why there are wormholes close to Earth: http://foresightrts.”
“Read the background story before you play the game; more of the stuff makes sense then.”
“Foresight is a space game set in an era where humans have nuked Earth and ruined space travel with wormhole experiments, telling the story of Thomas Locke, an UN Commander who will see quite a bit during the game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting that they resemble older titles and lack modern polish. While the gameplay is smooth, the visual presentation is described as poor, suggesting that improvements in graphics could significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The game itself functions fine, the gameplay is smooth, but all in all, if it was let's say 50% faster in the menus, 25% better graphics, 30% less like an old Linux game, and 100% better in voice acting, this would be a real gem.”
“Well, this game is a nice one. Sure, it's not a graphical juggernaut, but it's still a fairly interesting game.”
“I'm testing it right now and exploring all its possibilities in the graphics options menu.”
“The game itself functions fine, the gameplay is smooth, but all in all, if it was let's say 25% better graphics and 30% less like an old Linux game, this would be a real gem.”
“Very poor graphics.”
“+ it's an RTS with okay graphics (older graphics).”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as mostly background style, functioning well to enhance the atmosphere but lacking the standout quality that would make it memorable or worth listening to outside of gameplay. While the sounds are considered good, they do not reach the level of iconic soundtracks that players might want to revisit.
“The music and sounds create a pleasant background atmosphere that complements the gameplay.”
“The background music is neutral and fits well within the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
“While the music may not be something you'd listen to outside of the game, it effectively supports the game's ambiance.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features interesting mechanics, but players have reported significant issues with bugs and crashes, particularly early in the game. While the developers are actively addressing these problems and improving the experience, the initial technical difficulties have detracted from the overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay mechanics are pretty interesting in my opinion.”
“Ever since then, the game has improved weekly; problems that are posted are getting fixed, and improvements that make gameplay clearer are being added.”
“My main issue with it is that less than 3 hours in, I encountered several bugs. My game crashed twice, and at one point my main ship was frozen and couldn't move during the 3rd mission when I tried to get it repaired at the allied shipyard before heading back to Earth. The gameplay is nice enough, but the developers need to address the bugs, as it's frustrating to have to restart missions due to crashes or glitches.”
“The gameplay has potential, but the frequent bugs and crashes severely hinder the experience. It's disappointing to invest time into a game only to be met with technical issues that disrupt progress.”
“While the gameplay mechanics are interesting, the overall experience is marred by constant bugs and performance issues that detract from the enjoyment.”
