New space game Remnant Protocol blends XCOM strategy with realistic dogfights

At the core of Remnant Protocol is a relentless, slow-turn tension. A first-person space dogfight shooter in the vein of TIE Fighter and Wing Commander, at the start of your missions, the gorgeous pink-and-orange galaxy feels boundless. The controls are smooth. The engine hums along. You can hold the trigger to freely turn your head in the cockpit, and admire the sights and stars around you. But then the enemy drops out of warp speed and everything becomes a desperate scramble. You’ve trained these pilots. You’ve built these ships. And now they’re being soundlessly plucked out of the cosmos by missiles and laser fire. After the battle is won, the pressure stays high - blending combat with XCOM-style base and squad strategy, in Remnant Protocol, the burden of command lies heavy.

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