Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

by Massive Damage, Inc.

832 ratings
50 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 19, 2017
  • February 13, 2018
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Reclaim a derelict starbase on the edge of known space to rebuild and research technologies. Manage your crew, engage in tactical combat, and forge alliances to defend Earth from an alien invasion.

Base building
Exploration
Crew management
Deep tactical combat
Story events
Streamlined campaign
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What's New in Halcyon 6

1.4.2.6

February 13, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Thank you for your ratings and reviews, making us App Store's Game of the Day! Your support helps us to continually improve the game! - Fixed stability issues caused by frequent reloading - Various optimization improvements

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User reviews

Really Had Me For a Bit

My first attempt taught me a lot about what is important. Second way through I hit my stride and began to really enjoy the game - in that sweet spot where I couldn’t put it down. But then, just as I was smooth sailing, I got walloped by an unexpected invasion. I really didn’t see what I had done wrong and honestly am not interested enough to spend any more time figuring out the dev’s complex shenanigans.
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Oldie but a goodie

This game is 5 years old, but a breath of fresh air amongst freemium or microtransaction types of games. I play on iPhone 12 and for me the screen size is sufficient. Only sometimes you are trying to press an icon and it isn’t registering easily but it’s easy to work around it. Well worth the low cost.
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XS Max Playability

To the people who think that this game is “unplayable” due to the age and new IOS(plural) and New Phones, you are completely incorrect. I never write reviews but after seeing the reviews calling the developers scammers, I decided to leave a remark. I have recently started playing this game on the PC however I plan on taking a trip without my PC so I wanted to be able to play this Mobile, my expectations were low because of the prior reviews. I was blown away it is completely compatible for this iOS and for the XS max, it may not be the most beautiful graphics but do not let this unique art style drive you away. Wonderful mechanics albeit, not perfect defintely a bit touchy at times however, if you have played the PC version you will climb up the metaphorical learning curve very quickly.
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Very cool

I’m looking forward to a long love affair with this game. Only been playing for a day now, but I love the genre, the snarky wit, and the way options are presented in every facet of the game.

You’ve probably noticed the negative reviews based on UI problems selecting the right button. I can’t speak to the problems on a phone, but I’ll tell you that those problems don’t exist on a tablet. I’m playing on an iPad mini, and I have had no playability issues whatsoever. I can see how it could be an issue on a smaller screen (so be warned) but on a tablet this game is gold.

Very well developed game from what I’ve seen so far; I might lower this 5* rating if I run into huge problems with it later, but so far everything I’ve seen tells me that this is a gem. Sad to see that the last update was three years ago, but it looks like there is plenty enough content to justify the purchase.
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Massive Damage

Massive Damage has put out my 2 favorite games on the AppStore. 1. Please Stay calm(Bring it back) and 2. Halcyon 6!!!! I’m a Console gamer but I’ve been having so much fun playing this game that no other entertainment matters anymore. All jokes aside you are my favorite game developer. Please put out more content at the same level of quality as you always have!!!

-Big Fan
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to return fleet to starbase

Bug

Leveling issues with preset officers

Bug

Force targeting skill freezing the game

Bug

Saved game corruption and data loss

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Optimization for newer iPhone models

Feature

More frequent updates and bug fixes

Feature

Additional content and story expansions

Feature

Customization options for UI and controls

Feature

FAQ

What is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander about?

This is a space strategy RPG where players reclaim a derelict starbase. The goal is to rebuild the base, research new technologies, manage crew, and engage in tactical combat to defend against an alien invasion.

What are the key features of the game?

Key features include base building to enhance capabilities, exploration of star clusters with your fleets, crew management for efficiency, deep tactical ship and ground combat, and emergent story events with multiple choice outcomes.

How much does Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander cost?

The application is a paid game. The Lightspeed Edition includes the base game and all previously released additional content, along with optimizations and new features.

What platforms is this game available on?

This application is designed for mobile devices. The description mentions it is an enhanced version of an award-winning PC game, suggesting a strong PC heritage.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a blend of base building, resource management, exploration, diplomacy, and turn-based tactical combat. The game offers an emergent storytelling experience influenced by player choices and in-game criteria.