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science fiction video game
Planet Stronghold
By Riva Celso, released 1 Jan 2011
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- visual novel
- LGBT-themed video game
What it is
Planet Stronghold is a science-fiction role-playing game by Riva Celso, built around turn-based combat and a branching story. You play a new recruit assigned to a heavily defended human outpost, then face choices about which side to support in a conflict that affects the planet and humanity. The plot changes according to decisions, and situations can have non-combat solutions using skills such as Science, Sneak and Explosives. Combat uses tactical battles, character stats and items, with more than 40 enemy types, including boss fights. Players can choose a male or female protagonist, select among four classes and pursue romances, including same-sex romance. Crafting adds more than 80 weapons and armors. The game is single-player, with Steam Cloud, Achievements, Trading Cards, Family Sharing and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What players like, and what they don't
- Branching plot responds to player choices
- Non-combat skills can resolve situations
- Four classes and six characters
- Craft more than 80 weapons and armors
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Single-player only
- Controller support is partial
Who it suits
It suits solo RPG players who want turn-based tactical fights and choices that shape the plot. Players who enjoy skill-based alternatives to combat and replaying different story outcomes may also find a fit.
Planet Stronghold centers its sci-fi setting on tactical battles and consequential story choices. Its varied skills, classes and possible outcomes give solo RPG players reasons to explore different approaches.
