Spacewars is a turn-based tactical online strategy MMO, where real-time travel meets turn-based combat.
The core gameplay is focused on the combat itself, where the use of tactical skill makes the difference between an average player and a successful one. Ships fight on a 2D hex grid, diverting power to four different strategic layers: Propulsion, Sensors, Force Fields, and Weapons. The turn-based element intitiates when enemies meet each other on the battlefield, with a round for distributing power and battlefield analysis, and a round for movement and firing for every turn. How a player manages his power distribution, logistics, initiative and combat movement can make the difference between a victory or failure. Using line of sight obstacles, such as moons and planets, or anomalies like ion storms, nebulae, and radiation zones also adds another tactical layer. Teamwork can enhance gameplay, as well as successful defense/capture of regions.