Zoo Base

Zoo Base
Alpha Project
Developer	Gnovahex (Chris LeJohn)
Theme	Absurd-Science-Fiction
Influences	Star Zoo
Released	Q3 2013
Updated	December 2, 2013 (v1.9)
Licensing	Freeware, Closed Source
P. Language	C, Assembly
Platforms	Windows, *nix, Mac
Interface	terminal
Game Length	Undecided
Official site of Zoo Base

Zoo Base is a the spiritual sequel to Star Zoo(2002) developed by Tarn Adams of Bay12 Games with more major differences than similiarites. The game takes place years following the events that occur at the ending of Star Zoo. Dr. Kozmo is tasked with creating a suitable habitat for displaced alien species. however, underfunded and overworked the frustrated doctor begins to question his morals and the viability of his research. This leads to conflict and an inevitable backlash both politically and locally.

The gameplay is built around a text-based game engine while also representing some elements of what a rogue-like is in essence. The premise is to unlock the secrets of 20 alien species while under siege from their various intelligent counterparts. All the while maintaining Zoo Base's limited supplies and dwindling staff. Zoo Base is to be an ongoing project.

Screenshots:

Zoo Base 1.9 (current)

Done:

[+] Stabilized a buggy main menu screen. [+] Added the K-12 launch "rocket". [+] Stripped the side interface to make sense for an ASCII game. [+] Balanced variables containing Zoo Base stats. [+] Edited and added more dialogue to the text-based portion.

To Do: (Zoo Base 1.18)

[-] Add more space battles/mini-games. [-] Polish space battles/mini-games. [-] Fine tune random events. [-] Implement mutiny. [-] Add ascii "smoke" physics. [-] Test parser. [-] Distribute build

 To Do: (Zoo Base 1.22)

[-] Add Multiplayer. [-] Port to Mac. [-] Test platforms for text-mode adaptations (CGA/EGA/MDA/VGA)

 To Do: (Zoo Base 2.0)

[-] Port to Android.

Download:

No playable build(worth sharing at least)