Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy

Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
Steam store art
DeveloperBlack Lab Games
PublisherSlitherine Software
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
ReleaseJune 4, 2015 (Windows, Mac)[1]
December 10, 2015 (iOS)[2]
August 25, 2016 (Xbox One)
September 2, 2016 (PS4)
GenreTurn-based strategy
ModeSingle-player

Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a science fiction turn-based strategy video game developed by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Software for Windows and macOS on June 4, 2015. It is the second game in the Star Hammer series after Star Hammer Tactics.

Gameplay

Star Hammer is set in 2174 AD during a war between humans and a race of cephalopods called Nautilids.[3] The game is a 3D turn-based strategy game that uses a simultaneous turn structure (WEGO) where opponents confirm commands and are then executed at the same time.[4]

Release

Star Hammer was developed by Black Lab Games, a studio based in Perth, Australia. The Vanguard Prophecy is a follow-up to Star Hammer Tactics, a PlayStation mini and iPad game.[5][6][7] An Xbox One version was released on August 26, 2016, and a PlayStation 4 version was released on September 2, 2016.[8][9]

Reception

Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[10]

Patrick Baker of Armchair General summarized: "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a very good game. It is fun, and involving to play and well worth the $19.99 price tag. The game can only be made better by adding a ship design module, a true scenario editor and a multi-player function."[4]

Matt Purslow of PCGamesN summarized: "Star Hammer's combat systems are truly exceptional, but they’re trapped in a bland, forgettable campaign."[15]

Alex Connolly of Pocket Tactics summarized: "Aural nitpicking aside, and despite a distinct lack of multiplayer, Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a quiet gem."[3]

Richard Talbot of Wargamer said: "[...] overall I have so far really enjoyed Star Hammer. The game looks good and the WEGO turn system works really well.[20]

Star Hammer won best game award at West Australian Screen Awards.[21][22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy". Slitherine Software. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is available on iPad!". Slitherine Software. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Connolly, Alex (14 December 2015). "Review: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy". Pocket Tactics. Archived from the original on 19 December 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Baker, Patrick (10 July 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy – PC Game Review". Armchair General. Weider History Group. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  5. ^ S., Matt (3 April 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is one for strategy fans to watch out for". Digitally Downloaded. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Interview: Paul Turbett on bouncing back after a disaster". Digitally Downloaded. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Review: Star Hammer Tactics (iPad)". Digitally Downloaded. 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Star Hammer: the Vanguard Prophecy is out on XBox One!". Slitherine Software. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Star Hammer is now out on PlayStation 4!". Slitherine Software. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 28 February 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  11. ^ Schmädig, Benjamin (11 June 2015). "Test: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy". 4Players (in German). Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  12. ^ Pessach, Davide (30 July 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy - recensione". Eurogamer (in Italian). Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  13. ^ Gila, Antonio (26 June 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy - Análisis". IGN España (in Spanish). Ziff Davis. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  14. ^ James, Chris (15 December 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy - A deep and intuitive space battler". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  15. ^ a b Purslow, Matt (11 June 2015). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy PC review". PCGamesN. Network N. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  16. ^ S., Matt (10 June 2015). "Review: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy (PC)". Digitally Downloaded. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  17. ^ S., Matt (16 December 2015). "Review: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy (Apple iPad)". Digitally Downloaded. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  18. ^ S., Matt (15 September 2015). "Review: Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy (Sony PlayStation 4)". Digitally Downloaded. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  19. ^ Nirvi, Niko (26 October 2016). "Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy - Kuunsirppi ja tähtivasara". Pelit (in Finnish). Fokus Media Finland. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  20. ^ Talbot, Richard (8 June 2015). "Lasers, rockets and squids ... Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy reviewed". Wargamer. Archived from the original on 14 June 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  21. ^ "THE 28TH ANNUAL WEST AUSTRALIAN SCREEN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!". FilmInk. FKP. 5 July 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Award!". Steam. Valve Corporation. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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