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Battlestar Galactica Online is a massively multiplayer online game (MMO) developed by Bigpoint and Artplant. This game was released on February 15, 2011. The official website is www.battlestar-galactica.bigpoint.com. The browser based game is in 3D and its graphics were developed using the Unity Game Development Tool.
Despite the initial teaser trailer[1], no actual game play footage has been released in video form, although there are various screen shots from the
gameplay demo.[2]
The publisher, Bigpoint, released this brief description about this game before the release: Players will be able to choose to play as Cylons or humans in a constant struggle to control the universe or just survive its perils. A blend of tactical space combat, exploration, and mission-based gameplay will provide a diverse experience. The dramatic missions will define the game's overall storyline, enabling the player to delve into mysteries of the Battlestar universe. Battlestar Galactica Online will create a new standard for web games, with beautiful 3d graphics and innovative game mechanics bringing a new level of game play to browser based MMOG. Assets from the television production will be integrated into the game to deliver an even more authentic experience.
How The Game Starts
Based on the new Battlestar Galactica tv show, the game begins 40 years after the first Cylon war. The players begin the game as either a Cylon or a Colonial, stranded at the edge of one of the galactic arms. Both Colonial fleets (Battlestar Galactica and Pegasis) are heavily damaged and low on critical resources. The race begins for the Colonials to repair and rearm their ships, escape and continue their quest for Earth before the Cylons gain enough strength to obliterate them once and for all.
Main Characters in the game
Colonials
Admiral Adama: He is the admiral and commanding officer of the Battlestar Galactica. He is an experienced and practical leader who feels as if his crew is his family..
Lee Adama ‘Apollo’: The son of Admiral Adama, Apollo has strong moral fiber and is a rational pilot.
Gaylen Tyrol ‘Chief’: Galactica’s humble deck chief. Chief always puts his crew first and will always go into battle for them.
Kara Thrace ‘Starbuck’: She is rebellious, passionate and the fleet’s most talented Viper pilot.
Cylons
One 'Cavil': John Cavil is a sarcastic and humorous Cylon. Cavils have a heightened sense of awareness.
Eight – Sharon 'Boomer' Valeri': Number Eight is a sleeper agent humanoid Cylon. Eights are programmed to believe they are human and are issued fake memories.
Six: Number Six is a sexy and seductive replica of a human being. Six uses her looks to get what she wants. Caprica Six seduced Baltar, enabling the Cylons to destroy the 12 colonies.
Colonial Ships in the game
Cylon Ships in the game
External links
References
- ↑ Yam, Marcus (21 June 2010). Another Look at Battlestar Galactica Online...CGI (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 22 June 2010.
- ↑ de Matos, Xav (20 June 2010). [http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/preview-battlestar-galactica-online/ Preview: Battlestar Galactica Online] (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 22 June 2010.