"Project Space" playable demo from Sidhe - Kickstarter?

***concept art now posted to www.facebook.com/sidhenz ***

This video depicts a playable PC/360 demo that Sidhe created for a modern take on the classic space combat and exploration game Elite. The game took place in the distant future where displaced humans were exploring a strange new galaxy. With heavy customisation and expansive procedural content, the game also included social cross pollination of content inspired by the likes of Spore. We also really liked the cinematic depiction of combat as seen in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica which was a big inspiration for the prototype seen here.

The game was shelved indefinitely due to a lack of funding, but has always hung out there as something we would like to revisit. Perhaps a Kickstarter campaign is in order? Reimaginings of Elite and space combat seem to be all the rage this week.

Let us know what you think, what platforms you would like to see it onand any other ideas you might have.

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[Assassamilation]

Anyone heard anything about what Is going on with this recently?

[sidhenz]

There have been no updates regarding project space.

[SmallSilverRObot]

Looks awesome! Love the look of the physics and the art style. I've always loved this style of game, i.e. Rogue Squadron, Starfox, ZoE - fun arcadey 3D shmups :D I'm happy with PC/360 platforms, of course if you guys have the middleware to port to PS3 readily do that too! Hope to see this released someday, I'm looking forward to another fun game from Sidhe.

[sidhenz]

Our tech allows us to port across PC, 360, PS3, Vita, iOS and Android (soon adding Mac and Linux as well hopefully). That being said, we'd have to consider any console versions very carefully because it may not be practical or commercially viable to support those platforms.

[Julian B]

Add first person view and a no-sound realistic mode. I would throw much money at it.

[badseed1978]

this is what swtor space combat should be like!!

[spec24]

What a shame. This game looks great!

[workingZen]

I so want a space combat game to play on the 360. The only title I have is Project Sylpheed. I hope this game gets developed

[WolfosDotOrg]

Come on, Mac version and up to kickstarter. I'll donate a bit.

[sorryse2]

I would say go for it! i would certainly love a copy!

[jpinard]

Umm yhea, why isn't this on kickstarter? Just don't do stupid expensive rewards. We want the game and all money to go th game development.

[dctcool]

Very cool, the various gaming news sites say you're adding this to kickstarter?

I'd be willing to tip in for that I love these sort of 3D space combat games and LOVED Battlestar Galactica

[Shagoroth]

That looks great!

[Anima20]

This looks so awesome!!!!