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One of strategy gaming’s true oddballs returns in Creeper World IXE, which pits starships against oceans of wrathful gloopFleet vs flow
Fleet vs flow
Image credit:Knuckle Cracker
Image credit:Knuckle Cracker
When I downloadedCreeper WorldIXE’s demo, I had it pegged as a bizarre original. It is, in fact, the latest in a series of real-time strategy games in which you position turrets and terraform maps to repel surging, simulated tides of purple liquid. This is a war between flesh and mineral, solidity and fluidity thatdates back to the age of Gillen. Alex Wiltshire (RPS in peace)interviewed creator Virgil Wall back in 2019- amongst other things, we learn that the original Creeper World was based on a “failure” - and Sin hasan enthusiastic piece from 2021 about Creeper World 4, the first 3D instalment.
What does Creeper World IXE bring to the party? Well, 1) it ain’t 3D, and 2) it’s billed as an exercise in “dominating” the titular Creeper, rather than keeping it at bay. For too long has this sloshing, coruscating hooligan been allowed to wash over and corrode our precious starports. We will take the fight to it in the shape of an upgradeable 2D starfleet, equipped with lasers we can use to chisel away the geography and re-rout the flow of villainous Vimto.
Creeper World IXE Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
Creeper World IXE Launch Trailer
Here’s a feature sheet fromthe Steam page.
Sand physics terrain where every pixel is simulated allowing the use of gravity and terrain as part of your strategy
Enhanced Creeper fluid simulation with waves creating new Creeper behaviour
Particle system for new and greater threats
Use terrain chemistry and terraforming to gain the advantage over your enemy
Extensive custom unit support with scripting where the community can craft their units, missions and control modules.
Online map database for endless fun and new challenges
