Iceberg Interactive to publish 4x Space Strategy Game ‘Horizon’

The Publisher Iceberg Interactive are fast becoming a well known publisher for some damn fine 4x strategy games, what with Endless Space, StarDrive and now Horizon under their belt.  So with the announcement today of the developers L30 joining Iceberg Interactive for Horizon, I'm sure this will be another 4x strategy hit game. Horizon is a game of galactic conquest, where humans have just begun venturing beyond the edges of our solar system. But as with any space game, space isn't as empty as was led to believe, gather the ships it's time for war!

Horizon will be a grand space strategy game of galactic conquest, as you control the space worthy humans, boldly going into the vast empty regions of the unknown. But all as not as it seems, as you discover Alien artifacts on long abandoned planets from ancient Alien races and possibly meet the Aliens themselves. According to the developers, there will be at least 10 other species, with their unique cultures, history and schemes, so war will most likely not be far behind.

Defend your territory by engaging in ship to ship tactical combat, while developing military bases and shipyards on some far out planet.  But for those that prefer the peaceful option, develop colonies for trade, industry and science. Horizon has a fully interactive galaxy that allows you to navigate open space between the stars and planets, so if you're defending or colonizing, you'll always be on top of things(you hope!).

FEATURES :

USP's

- Advanced turn-based tactical combat which many 4X fans have been requesting for years

- Unique races including ancient civilizations with highly advanced technology

- A Distinct open world system, where ships can explore without artificial limits and where combat can span many turns before concluding

- Meaningful diplomacy choices that impact the game outcome

- Immersive galaxy storyline with open-ended missions

General Features

- Play in different galaxy sizes with huge sizes spanning over a hundred star systems and more than a thousand planets

- Discover up to 100 techs each with 10 levels of upgrades

- Design and customize your ships’ weapons and systems based on available technology

- Take coordinated diplomatic and military actions with your allies against your enemies

- Tactical ship control includes boarding other ships, attacking from planetary and orbital defences and much more

For more information about Horizon, go to the official website: www.Horizongame.com or the official Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/Horizongame. More info about the game on L3O website. Read the full announcement here.

Current release date : summer 2013 release.