We’re thrilled to share that Sanctuary: Shattered Sun was a featured topic on the latest episode of the Critical Moves Podcast! The team dove into their most anticipated games of 2025, and Sanctuary took center stage as they discussed its unique mechanics, innovative design, and spiritual connection to RTS classics like Supreme Commander.
Highlights from the Discussion
- Praise from RTS Veterans: The hosts drew comparisons to Supreme Commander, particularly Sanctuary’s strategic zoom and grand-scale battles. One host remarked, “It was like playing Supreme Commander all over again—just on a whole new level.”
- Game-Changing Mechanics: The discussion highlighted some of Sanctuary’s standout features:
- Terrain Destruction: Firing superweapons to create massive craters that destroy units, buildings, and even drain oceans into the Dyson Sphere’s sun below.
- Weather Control: Freezing seas to turn water into passable terrain, enabling tanks to roll across previously impassable areas.
- Dynamic Factions: Each faction’s unique superweapons and mechanics promise endless tactical possibilities.
- Multiplayer and Campaign Excitement: While the multiplayer potential of Sanctuary had the hosts imagining chaotic battles full of surprises, they also emphasized the planned narrative-driven campaign, which promises to delve deep into the backstory of the Dyson Sphere and its warring factions.
- A True Successor to Supreme Commander: The podcast praised Sanctuary: Shattered Sun as a spiritual successor that not only honours the legacy of Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander but introduces bold innovations to push the RTS genre forward.
Why It Matters
The Critical Moves Podcast is developing a reputation for spotlighting standout strategy games, and their enthusiasm for Sanctuary reflects the growing excitement within the RTS community. Their endorsement serves as a reminder of the incredible potential Sanctuary has to redefine the genre.
Listen Now
Want to hear the full conversation? Check out Critical Moves Episode 9 for an in-depth discussion of Sanctuary: Shattered Sun and other exciting upcoming strategy titles.
Critical Moves is a weekly podcast where a group of strategy game enthusiasts discusses everything from new releases to classic titles. They cover 4X games, RTS, and turn-based tactics, diving into mechanics, strategies, and trends. Each host brings unique insights and preferences, sparking lively discussions fuelled by their passion for strategy gaming and a curiosity about what makes these games engaging.
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