Command picked fleets made up of Battleships, Destroyers and Patrol Craft.
Battleships Forever is a freeware tactical Real Time Strategy game that put's you in command of a small fleet of warships in space. Combat and damage mechanics are extremely detailed. Everything is simulated in game if possible. There are no arbitrary "to hit chance" values in Battleships Forever. The game also features many innovative mechanics that you've never seen before. For example, the Cronus Battleship sports a Flux Shield generator that allows you to draw a defensive force shield around your ships in any shape you want. Another example are the Deflector modules that are used extensively through the game. These modules make a single section of a ship totally invulnerable to fire. This means that you will have to manoeuvre your ships to attack sections of the enemy ships not protected by Deflectors while keeping your own protected sections facing the enemy. Position is paramount! The completed game will include ten campaign missions and multiple skirmish modes.
It's a great idea that came from "Warning Forever,"
Cons
...but there's just something about how you control your ships that makes it rather boring. Perhaps it's that there's not that much strategy involved.
Summary
It might be worth a try, depending on what style of game you like.
I LIKE IT!
AtlantisSG1
Pros
Really fun, lots of advanced technologies and neat ships.
Cons
It is a little jerky on my older (and slower) computer.
Summary
I think this game is pretty fun, especially with all those advanced technologies like the deflectors, blasters, tachyon cannons, etc. However the game would be much better if it had a multiplayer option and the ability to load new weapon or module images. The author mentioned (in the game) that it was a work-in-progress. I cannot wait until it?s finished.