Silica (video game)

Silica
Developer(s)Martin "Dram" Melichárek
Publisher(s)Bohemia Interactive
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release3 May 2023 (early access)[1]
Genre(s)Science fiction, real-time strategy, shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Silica is a 2023 science fiction real-time strategy shooter video game[2] developed by Martin "Dram" Melichárek and published by Bohemia Interactive, released for Microsoft Windows in early access exclusively through the Steam distribution platform.[3][4][5] Set in the 24th century on the exoplanet Baltarus, Silica follows a three-sided resource war over Balterium, a valuable mineral capable of power manipulation.[6] The game features a hybrid of shooter gameplay and strategy gameplay, with both modes accessible based on the player's role in their faction.

Silica originated as a mod for Emperor: Battle for Dune before being picked up by Bohemia Incubator in 2020.[4] The game was released in early access on 3 May 2023. It received mixed but positive reviews, with most reviewers deeming the game promising.[7]

  1. ^ "Silica now available in Early Access". Gematsu. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ Bigas, Jiří (6 April 2023). "Bohemia Interactive představují novou českou hru Silica". Vortex (in Czech). Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  3. ^ Blake, Vikki (7 May 2023). "Bohemia Interactive's FPS/RTS hybrid, Silica, is now available in early access". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b Wutz, Marco (3 May 2023). "Silica is a promising attempt at fusing RTS and FPS, but needs meat to its bones". Video Games on Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ Bolding, Jon (3 May 2023). "Silica Preview: This RTS/FPS Hybrid Is the Best Kind of 'Buggy'". IGN. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  6. ^ Wolens, Joshua (6 April 2023). "Bohemia has a new 'RTS/FPS crossover' coming, and it's giving me Battlezone vibes". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  7. ^ Wilkins, Matthew (3 May 2023). "Silica hands-on preview: A promising blend of RTS and FPS brilliance". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.