Battlestar Galactica Online
Encyclopedia
Battlestar Galactica Online is a browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online Game based on the 2004 television series Battlestar Galactica
. Released in open beta on February 8, 2011, it was developed by Bigpoint
and Artplant using the Unity Game Development Tool
. In less than three months of release, the game surpassed 2 million registered users.
, during which the plot of the game is shown. After completing the tutorial, the player is able to customize their character to the extent of their chosen faction (Human
or Cylon
) and select the ship they begin with. The player can collect resources and eventually buy larger and more powerful vessels, which come in classifications of strike (small craft/fighters), escorts (medium ships), and line (heavy ships).
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Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica TV series in 1978, and was followed by a brief sequel TV series in 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games...
. Released in open beta on February 8, 2011, it was developed by Bigpoint
Bigpoint Games
Bigpoint GmbH is a German video game developer that has specializes in browser-based games. Bigpoint runs a gaming portal website with a number of browser-based massively multiplayer online role playing games it has produced and has over 200 million registered users...
and Artplant using the Unity Game Development Tool
Unity (game engine)
Unity is an integrated authoring tool for creating 3D video games or other interactive content such as architectural visualizations or real-time 3D animations. Unity's development environment runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, and the games it produces can be run on Windows, Mac, Xbox 360,...
. In less than three months of release, the game surpassed 2 million registered users.
Game Features
In the beginning of Battlestar Galactica Online, the player plays through a standard tutorialTutorial
A tutorial is one method of transferring knowledge and may be used as a part of a learning process. More interactive and specific than a book or a lecture; a tutorial seeks to teach by example and supply the information to complete a certain task....
, during which the plot of the game is shown. After completing the tutorial, the player is able to customize their character to the extent of their chosen faction (Human
Human
Humans are the only living species in the Homo genus...
or Cylon
Cylon
-Places:United States*Cylon, Wisconsin, a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin*Cylon , Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in St Croix County, Wisconsin-Science fiction:...
) and select the ship they begin with. The player can collect resources and eventually buy larger and more powerful vessels, which come in classifications of strike (small craft/fighters), escorts (medium ships), and line (heavy ships).
Reviews
MMOGamesite.com- "Polished 3D visuals, dynamic missions, shapeable storylines, and revolutionary combat modes make Battlestar Galactica Online the flagship space-themed MMO of Bigpoint, and the entire browser game world."
MMOHut.com
- "Great looking graphics powered by the Unity engine"
- "Plenty of weapons and ship customization options"
External links
- Official Website
- Official Forums
- You can pilot a Battlestar in Battlestar Galactica Online right now! PC Gamer April 14, 2011
- Battlestar Galactica Online passes one million player milestone Massively April 15, 2011
- Battlestar Galactica Online surpasses 2 million players Jostiq May 26, 2011
- Battlestar Galactica Online named Top 5 Free MMORPGs 2011 MMO Worlds March 27, 2011