#1 : : August 30, 2012. @ 09:12 AM GMT Post Rating: Neutral

Anonymous

Thread ID: b3a28a9e

Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

Imagine blistering through the middle of a carrier face-off, escorting bombers on suicide runs, designing cruisers bristling with huge broadside cannons.

All in real time multiplayer. Top down, so you can see 100% of the action.

This is Gimbal.

Some of the Woot Events folks will be putting together a nice overview of this fine title in due time.

I think this game has some major potential for 32 on 32 at a LAN party where you can form fighter and bomber squads, frigate strike groups, and face off in Star Wars fashion.

What do you dudes think? http://www.gimbalgame.com

Gimbal FAQ

Can I get this cheap anywhere?
It's currently on for $5 if you use the code VIDYA.

Can I do a suicide run on the enemy carrier?
Collisions = damage. And yes, it will often mean death if you're a speed demon. Good option if your'e about to die.

Does sensor ping reveal ships at all ranges equally or does it factor in stealth?
Stealth is factored in. Small low-powered ships are harder to see. And the ping is a multiplier of your sensor power. So if you ping an AWACS sensor, you pretty much light up everything on the map.

gnat

Creator of LAN Party List

Joined: July 2011

Re: Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

Rob and I are currently playing online. Let the carrier wars begin!

Never get discouraged, just let your nerdy flourish.

Frag God

Coleco Gemini

Joined: February 2012

Re: Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

Ah wow this sounds a bit like a dream LAN party game. We'll have to check it out for sure.

I wonder if the dev could set up a free weekend or a demo version in order for some of us to try it out at an event (or some sort of Blizzard-style "spawn" system would be nice).

Last edited September 3, 2012. @ 12:53 AM GMT

Playing a game for the graphics is like watching porn for the story.

Anonymous

Thread ID: 433da6c7

Re: Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

I just got out of a game where the carriers actually met up and started killing eachother. Podships were warping in and crashing into the carriers. Looked pretty hardcore.

Frag God

Coleco Gemini

Joined: February 2012

Re: Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

Who's down for a community match this weekend?

Playing a game for the graphics is like watching porn for the story.

sigve098

Magnavox Odyssey

Joined: November 2021

Re: Gimbal ... The top-down Wing Commander carrier war game.

Hello, I also play this game it's great just this game I've been playing it for about 2 years and I'm still not bored with it there are many interesting possibilities in this game it's perfect just for me