In Ensign-1 you play the role of a space fighter pilot returning from a deep space colonization mission. On arrival back to our own solar system, you find Earth has been colonized by a hostile alien force. It's now up to you, with the help of your mothership, the Ensign-1, to take it back
Ensign-1 allows allows for complete freedom in approaching objectives. You can fight from the safety of your spacecraft, or land and exit to explore space stations and carriers on foot. You can commandeer any spacecraft in the game, no matter how big or how small. Defend an asteroid base, or take the fight to the enemy with a huge mothership, friends manning turrets, it's your choice.
The game also features a multiplayer mode where players can explore a randomly generated galaxy, either fighting co-operatively to clean out enemy fighters, or battling each other for supremacy.
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New Sounds, HUD, Afterburners, Enemy Missiles
Ensign-1 gets a small overhaul on its sound engine, a new HUD, afterburners and finally enemies that shoot missiles.
Dec 28, 2012 News
New Misison and New Ensign
Ensign-1 gets a new exciting mission added to the game, as well as a redesign of the Ensign-1.
Dec 21, 2012 News
Missions 4 and 5 Now With Dialogue!
Ensign-1's missions 4 and 5 now feature recorded dialog for the mission, adding a bit of tension and scripted events to the mix!
Dec 16, 2012 News
Ensign-1 Supports Xbox360 Controlls
Ensign-1 now supports an Xbox360 controller. Play the game on the TV the way it was meant to be played!
Dec 13, 2012 News
New Factions and Cameras!
Ensign-1 now has new playable factions in the multiplayer. You can now choose to play as the aliens or as space pirates, and battle your friends head on. In addition, new camera views of no hud, or an...
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Hey! Can you update the mac version?
Hey man, what's up? I noticed you posted a new pic, thinking about doing some more work on this?
ugh, I think I might actually have to pull out again, sorry :/
I tried, just can't get into it again. Would like to eventually see the multiplayer fixed up though.
too bad, but it can be hard to commit hours to something once stopped, you realize how much free time you once had :)
Well I get my fill of video game development from my day job now, and in the evenings I've got other projects I'd like to tinker with.
That would be cool.
Is this game LAN multiplayer, local multiplayer, or both?
both, it uses TCP/IP to connect!
How do I configure the controls? I am left handed and cannot use WASD.
You can't