Ensign-1
Only Human Studios | Released Apr 8, 2012
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. SPECIAL NOTE: 2 Free keys to anyone that agrees to make a youtube video of the game!
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Because We May Sale
May 24, 2012 9 commentsBecause We May is a sale collective of developers from different websites, devices and genres that have set low prices for the last week of May. Why?...
Ensign-1 Released on Desura
Apr 10, 2012 6 commentsA multiplayer space combat game that allows players to leave their ships on foot to commandeer turrets, and other starships.
Networking and Docking Woes
Sep 27, 2011 7 commentsHere I'm just talking about what I'm currently working on with my space sim, network programming and how docking on ships will work.
Ensign launches a Kickstarter campaign!
Nov 1, 2011 8 commentsEnsign 1 has launched a kickstarter page, allowing other indie gamers to advertise on space billboards.
Ensign Engine Progress - Player Transportation
Dec 4, 2011 1 commentBoth the artwork and the engine have been progressing at a steady pace. The flagship Ensign has been redesigned, along with the fighter ships hud. Also...
Piloting Capitol Ships and other Engine Improvements
Dec 20, 2011 5 commentsEnsign 1 now has a few new gameplay features, like the ability to pilot capitol ships, and carry out a firefight inside of them.
Last Chance to Preorder!
Dec 28, 2011 1 commentThe Kickstarter campaign is almost up, and this is your last chance to pick up a pre-order of the game.
Turrets, Capital Ships, and Explosions
Feb 4, 2012 3 commentsIn this article I promise to talk about manning turrets, fighting capital ships, and explosions!
Campaign Progress and 8Bit Funding
Mar 1, 2012 4 commentsDevelopment on the single player campaign is well underway, complete with a little story, a mission map, and a single mission. In addition, we've opened...
Enemy In Sight!
Mar 22, 2012 0 commentsOur team is working on polishing the game for an alpha release now. I've been working on adding info to the HUD as well as giving players a few more options...
Shaders and Normal Maps oh my!
Apr 19, 2012 14 commentsI've brought shader support into the game engine, so that everything should look much more vibrant!
New Additions to the Team!
May 28, 2012 9 commentsWe've had a number of new people join the team recently, which should increase the quality of the game significantly!
![[Ensign-1] Snazzy Wingman Lines and Mouse Controls](http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/articles/1/104/103487/crop_120x90/quick_render2.png)
[Ensign-1] Snazzy Wingman Lines and Mouse Controls
Jun 4, 2012 3 commentsYou guys asked for it, and now you've got it, game now supports the mouse.
![[Ensign-1] Weekly: Flashlights!](http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/articles/1/104/103885/crop_120x90/Screenshot-3.11.png)
[Ensign-1] Weekly: Flashlights!
Jun 11, 2012 2 commentsExplore a derelict spaceship with a flashlight! Also check out our smoother mouse controls.
![[Ensign-1] Weekly: Explosions and Cockpits!](http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/articles/1/105/104297/crop_120x90/iceExplosion.png)
[Ensign-1] Weekly: Explosions and Cockpits!
Jun 18, 2012 3 commentsIn this our 2nd weekly update, I show off our new ship explosions as well as a brand spankin' new cockpit which you'll all love, because I'll make you.
Get To The Turrets!
Jun 25, 2012 8 commentsThis week we're releasing a content update that adds 2 new missions as well as other various improvements.
WYSIWYG Level Editor Released
Jul 11, 2012 1 commentEnsign-1's in game level editor is now being released to the masses. Make whatever you want and put it in our game engine now!
New and Improved Sound Effects!
Aug 16, 2012 0 commentsEnsign-1 has been updated with new sound effects designed by Dr. Piranha!
Ensign-1 Now Sports Multiplayer!
Sep 6, 2012 8 commentsEnsign-1 now sports a very basic multiplayer mode with many new features and plans along the way! Also some other nice news bits.
Random Galaxies and Co-Op!
Sep 19, 2012 9 commentsEnsign-1 now features online co-operative play in the multiplayer mode, along with randomly generated server worlds and random enemy spawns!
Public Server and Dark Worlds
Oct 6, 2012 2 commentsEnsign-1 has a few small updates to announce, including a public test server, and new worlds with eclipsed suns.
Multiplayer Gravity Wells
Oct 27, 2012 0 commentsEnsign-1 now features multiple gravity wells for players to explore, each with varying degrees of difficulty and filled with different starbases and ships...
Money and New Ships!
Nov 14, 2012 4 commentsMoney has been added to the game, which is accumulated from shooting down enemy ships. You can now save up to buy a new ship!
New Factions and Cameras!
Dec 4, 2012 3 commentsEnsign-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...
Ensign-1 Supports Xbox360 Controlls
Dec 13, 2012 11 commentsEnsign-1 now supports an Xbox360 controller. Play the game on the TV the way it was meant to be played!
Missions 4 and 5 Now With Dialogue!
Dec 16, 2012 2 commentsEnsign-1's missions 4 and 5 now feature recorded dialog for the mission, adding a bit of tension and scripted events to the mix!
New Misison and New Ensign
Dec 21, 2012 2 commentsEnsign-1 gets a new exciting mission added to the game, as well as a redesign of the Ensign-1.
New Sounds, HUD, Afterburners, Enemy Missiles
Dec 28, 2012 7 commentsEnsign-1 gets a small overhaul on its sound engine, a new HUD, afterburners and finally enemies that shoot missiles.
TRI and 8 other games are together on KICKSTARTER
Jul 30, 2012 3 commentsThe first Indie Game Bundle on Kickstarter. Help funding nine great projects!
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Because We May Sale
May 24, 2012
Shaders and Normal Maps oh my!
Apr 19, 2012
Last Chance to Preorder!
Dec 28, 2011
TRI and 8 other games are together on KICKSTARTER
Jul 30, 2012
New Sounds, HUD, Afterburners, Enemy Missiles
Dec 28, 2012
Multiplayer Gravity Wells
Oct 27, 2012
New Misison and New Ensign
Dec 21, 2012
WYSIWYG Level Editor Released
Jul 11, 2012
New Factions and Cameras!
Dec 4, 2012
Random Galaxies and Co-Op!
Sep 19, 2012
Public Server and Dark Worlds
Oct 6, 2012
New Additions to the Team!
May 28, 2012
Money and New Ships!
Nov 14, 2012
Missions 4 and 5 Now With Dialogue!
Dec 16, 2012
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