Allure of the Stars is a near-future Sci-Fi roguelike and tactical squad game in full 16-color 7-bit ASCII. Linux and Windows binaries and source code are available (and you can find an OSX package on Homebrew). The browser version runs best on Chrome and Edge, but proportional fonts for messages are available only in binary packages. A binary for screen-readers on Linux is included (probably best used with animations turned off in main game menu).
. OS: OSX 10.11.6 or later. Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 1.8 GHz. Memory: 4 GB RAM. Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000. Storage: 5 GB available space The Witness requires Metal for rendering. Metal is a graphics technology from Apple that allows faster and more fluid graphics. A list of Mac computers that support Metal is available here. Important notes for Mac OS users:. make sure to use forward slash in the library paths. the easiest way to create a properties file is to open a 'TextEdit', go to 'Format' menu and select 'Make Plain Text', then enter the contents, and finally 'File' and 'Save As' giving it 'itch-sync.properties' name. I see that this game was created using the Adventure Game Studio, so there is an easier (and MUCH smaller) way to port the game over to the Mac that will run on macOS Mojave and Catalina. I'm testing out a port of the game. I'm not using Wine, so the app has been reduced from a hefty 590 MB to a svelte 57MB. Important notes for Mac OS users:. make sure to use forward slash in the library paths. the easiest way to create a properties file is to open a 'TextEdit', go to 'Format' menu and select 'Make Plain Text', then enter the contents, and finally 'File' and 'Save As' giving it 'itch-sync.properties' name.
Not a single picture in this game. You have to imagine everything yourself, like with a book (a grown-up book, without pictures). Once you learn to imagine things, though, you can keep exploring and mastering the world and making up stories for a long time.
The game is written in Haskell using the free software LambdaHack roguelike game engine. Please see the changelog file for recent improvements and the issue tracker for short-term plans. Long-term goals are high replayability and auto-balancing through procedural content generation and persistent content modification based on player behaviour.
Also, making aliens bitterly regret the idea of plotting against Earth.
Sample gameplay clip in a tiny font, without proportional fonts for messages: a fully automatic run of the ambush scenario with decently effective use of explosives. Actual in-game footage.
See more screenshots at http://www.roguebasin.com/index.php?title=Allure_of_the_Stars
Updated | 21 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, Linux, HTML5 |
Rating | |
Author | Man of Letters |
Genre | Strategy, Survival |
Tags | ascii, Dungeon Crawler, freesoftware, Roguelike, Sci-fi, squad-based, Tactical RPG, Text based, Turn-based |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, Configurable controls, High-contrast, Blind friendly |
Links | Homepage, Twitter, Support, Source code |
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Development log
- v0.8.3.0 is just released, with Mac OS X binaries included for the first timeJun 30, 2018
Community
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Winner at Russian Developers Cup 2015!
SnakEscape is a turn-based logic game tuning the traditional Snake gameplay concept upside down! This time You will mantle the role of the food, running away from the pursuing Snakes.
Your goal is simple: collect as many energy stars on the level as possible for traversing through the floating islands. But be cautious: sly snakes will attempt to trap you!
DRM Free Key features:
- SnakEscape Remastered Edition for Windows x86/x64 & OSX: completely redone visuals, improved lighting, post processing effects, materials, models & shaders
- Different single-player levels that will test your brains.
- Thematic seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each season has it's unique visual and gameplay features!
- The return of the classic: play as a snake, grow it by collecting the stars and don't allow apples to escape from the level!
- Additional level packs that previously were as DLCs for original game.
- Local leaderboard for Snake mode.
- Local achievement system.
- Singleplayer only mode.
- Future updates & full game support via support@rockpathcollective.com
- Simple controls and cozy visual style.
- DRM-Free version: feel free to share the game with your friends.
Steam Key features:
- Original Pre-Remastred SnakEscape game
- Different single-player levels that will test your brains.
- Thematic seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each season has it's unique visual and gameplay features!
- The return of the classic: play as a snake, grow it by collecting the stars and don't allow apples to escape from the level!
- Global leaderboards for 'Snake Mode' that display the results of players worldwide. Be the best!
- Done with the game? Check the Workshop! Try out levels created by other players or create your own levels with the level editor and share with the community!
- Online game mode: play coop levels with your friends online!
- Original steam trading cards for your collection.
- Simple controls and cozy visual style.
Minimum system requirements:
200MB disk space, 512MB RAM, Keyboard/mouse/gamepad/touch
PC: Windows 7+, 1.2GHz+ x86-compatible processor (Intel Atom 1.6GHz+ for netbooks)
MAC: OS X 10.7+, Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
Linux: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS , 1.2GHz or faster processor
Performance may vary on older/slower machines.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Publisher | Rock Path Collective |
Release date | Feb 12, 2016 |
Rating | |
Author | Rock Path Collective |
Genre | Puzzle, Adventure, Platformer |
Made with | Unity, Blender |
Tags | Arcade, Casual, Level Editor, Singleplayer, Third Person, Top-Down, Touch-Friendly, Turn-based |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | Czech, German, English, Spanish; Castilian, French, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified) |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Joystick, Touchscreen, Smartphone |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, Subtitles, Interactive tutorial |
Links | Soundtrack, Community, Twitter, Steam Greenlight |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $0.99 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Also available on
Development log
- SnakEscape Deluxe released on Itch.ioAug 29, 2018
- SnakEscape v1.3.5 Released!Mar 03, 2018
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An Oath To The Stars (itch) Mac Os 11
Hi. Steam key doesn't show at the moment. Can you take a look into it. Thanx. :) The same goes for QUBIC.
Hello, please check if the request key button available on purchase page.
Unfortunately no. I get the Download button for the DRM Free version and the Download button for the Steam key. When I press the second one, it just takes me to the Steam home page for the game.
Ignore the download button for the Steam key. There should be the request key button.
https://itch.io/t/67604/how-to-get-a-steam-key-from-your-itchio-purchase
Let me know if you still have problem with it, so we will able to solve it dirrectly by sending you keys to e-mail.
Could you please send the email to support@rockpathcollective.com ? So I will able to send you keys.
I also already created the ticket to itch.io support to figure out if there the problem on our side to prevent the keys claiming issue in future.
- Vladimir.
Hello,
I've just recieved the answer from itch.io support team. They've fixes keys claiming process. Check it now. And let me know if it will not work.
- Vladimir.
This game looks nice!
I will gladly buy it if I can get it DRM free.
An Oath To The Stars (itch) Mac Os Pro
Game is only reques installed Steam. It's only one DRM tech that we use, because game uses Steam API (achievments, stats, cloud & workshop). You don't need broadband internet connection or something else. :)
Thx for your fast reply.
Unfortunately, I really keep away from Steam! I dont even have an account. But not all is lost: i'll play it on android.
(If/when you can make a non Steam build in the future, I'll buy it again for PC)
Unfortunately we don't support Android version at this time and don't make new builds for it. So that's why it's free. But we plan back to this platform in future.
We've uploaded DRM-Free version to itch.io
Have fun! :)
The DRM-FREE version was just updated. Have fun ;-)
We also support Android version that you could get on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RockPathCollective.SnakEscape1
Google Play & DRM-FREE both provides latest game version with all updates that previously were released.