The 2012 strategy game Oil Rush from Unigine is now free
Released all the way back in 2012, Oil Rush from Unigine is a naval strategy game and they’ve now decided to set it free by removing the price. Back at release, it was probably one of the most graphically demanding games available for Linux at the time, feels like it’s part of our history at this point.
Why is it free now? Tomorrow, January 25, it’s the tenth anniversary of the release. Writing about it the developers said: “It’s been 10 years since the release of UNIGINE’s first game. We want to pay tribute to the thing that showed the world not only what our product is capable of, but also became an evidence of our team’s abilities. Oil Rush made us acknowledge our potential, opened a lot of doors for us and showed us opportunities that we’ve been taking ever since.
A decade went by, we’re working on a new yet unannounced game, and it feels like there came the time to set Oil Rush free.”
About the game:
Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy.
Capture, upgrade, and defend floating production platforms and oil rigs. Discover new technologies and send squads of naval and air units into the battle!
Key Features:
- State-of-the-art visuals powered by UNIGINE engine
- Dynamic and fun gameplay – furious enemies, massive battles, rampant attacks!
- 16 missions of single-player campaign, from the half-flooded jungles to northern seas
- 15 maps for multiplayer battles, each with multiple winning strategies
- Multiplayer over LAN and Internet
Find it free on Steam.
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