Luft Gears Press kit

Short story:

The war is over, and the Republic stands victorious. The world is at our feet, rebuilt in our image, and the skies that once rumbled with battle now feel empty. My time with the Luft Gears, flying those mighty airships into combat, seems like a lifetime ago. I never imagined I’d be called to the skies again—let alone beyond them.

They came to me a few weeks ago, officials from the Republic, men I’ve never met, but the kind that speak with quiet authority. They told me about a signal—a faint transmission from a spacecraft sent out before the war, long thought lost. During the war, the Republic stopped its space missions, focused all resources on winning the conflict. But now, with victory secured, they want to resume the old programs.

The signal was picked up far beyond anything we’ve reached before, and they need a captain to lead the first ship back out there. They said they wanted someone experienced, someone who had seen war and had the discipline to handle the unknown. That’s why they came to me.

Gameplay:

As a Luft Gears pilot, you will step into the cockpit once again, not to fly the war-torn skies, but to venture into the uncharted depths of space, responding to a mysterious signal from a lost pre-war spacecraft. Your journey will take you into unknown star systems, where the remnants of humanity’s early space exploration lie scattered, and where dangers await at every turn.

Your ship, once a symbol of diesel-fueled might, now becomes your lifeline in the vast emptiness of space.

As you navigate through generated planet systems,

each discovery offers both opportunity and peril. Derelict stations, satelites, other pilots lost is vastenes of space,…

But they may also hide deadly threats. Each jump into the unknown will test your wits, your crew’s skills, and your ship’s resilience.

Survival is never guaranteed. Resources are scarce, and you must manage every aspect of your mission—from Black diesel fuel, gears to fix broken ship machinery to craftin materials found on planet surface. Every decision matters: Do you risk precious fuel to explore lone planet? Or conserve your resources and push forward, hoping for a safer find further down the line? The further you travel, the more dangerous space becomes, and the greater the rewards.

As captain, you’re completely alone on the ship. There’s no crew to rely on—just you, the cold machinery, and the infinite expanse of space. Every system on the ship is in your hands, and survival depends on your ability to keep it all running. You’ll need to maintain the functionality of the engine, radar, armory, and ship cannon, constantly juggling repairs and resource management to ensure you can keep pushing deeper into uncharted territory.

The engine needs to be in perfect shape to keep you moving between planet systems, while the radar is essential for scanning planets, stations, and detecting potential threats. Your armory and cannon are your only defense against hostiles you may encounter, but firing them could drain ship power or even cause damage on your ship. Balancing offensive capabilities with keeping your ship functional is key.

Over time, you’ll be able to upgrade your ship. Whether through salvaging parts from derelict ships or finding hidden technology on distant planets, improvements can be made to make your journey easier. The right upgrades can even give you the edge in space battles—turning the tide in otherwise hopeless situations.

Video trailer: https://youtu.be/GEdBAKgiyb8

Kickstarter pre-orders: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/y2031/luft-gears-new-gameboy-game

Playable demo: https://kociantech.itch.io/luftgears

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