Heroes of Science and Fiction

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Heroes of Science and Fiction
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Publisher(s) Oxymoron Games
Platform(s) Windows, macOS, Linux
Release3 September 2024 (early access) [1]
Genre(s) Turn-based strategy
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer

Heroes of Science and Fiction (originally known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy video game developed and published by Czech studio Oxymoron Games for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Plot

Story is set in the Siren star system. Several factions fight against each other over control of the system.

Gameplay

Heroes of Science and Fiction is inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic. It is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. Player controls heroes that command armies of soldiers, machines or various creatures. These heroes travel across the game world fighting enemies, and collecting loot. This includes resources, which can be used to develop towns, as well as pieces of equipment which offer buffs to a hero. Heroes can contest resource posts such as mines, which offer a resource income each turn, and attack other bases. Combat occurs on a hexagonal grid where units move and attack. [2]

There are currently four factions with different units and commanders - Fossorians, United Nations of Solar System (UNSS), Sovereign Fleet and Children of the Source. Fifth faction - Hive Mind is planned. Fossorians are space moles faction relying mainly on the overwhelming numbers and brute strength of the ground forces. [3] UNSS represents humans and an alien race Hesperidians who rule over Earth population. [4] Sovereign Fleet are space pirates formed from Sovereign Colonies, an opposition to UNSS.

Development

The game was announced on 22 September 2022 as Silence of the Siren. [5] On 30 September 2024 it was released in Early access. This version included 3 playable factions (Fossorians, Children of the Source, Sovereign Fleet), Fossorian campaign and 9 playable skirmish maps. [6]

An update called the Winter Planetary Update was released on 9 February 2025 that included various improvements to game mechanics. It also added new maps to skirmish odwhile modified versions of existing maps newly started to support 6- and 8-player configurations under custom scenarios. [7]

An update was released on 7 March 2025. It added UNSS Campaign along with new units and characters and various gameplay improvements. [8] [9]

The game changed its title to Heroes of Science and Fiction on 16 July 2025. [10] [11] It was accompanied by a major update adding Map Editor, Random Map Generator, new maps, units and other features. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Bigas, Jiří. "Dnes vychází česká strategie Silence of the Siren". vortex.cz. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  2. ↑ Castle, Katharine (16 October 2023). "EGX Highlights: Silence Of The Siren asks what if Heroes Of Might And Magic had dieselpunk moles and was set in space?". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Heroes of Science and Fiction: Introduction to Fossorians". store.steampowered.com. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Heroes of Science and Fiction - A New Friendly Neighbor - The UNSS". store.steampowered.com. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  5. ↑ Nahodil, Martin. "Silence of the Siren je nová tahovka od českých Oxymoron Games. Inspiruje se klasikami jako je série HOMAM". Doupě.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Silence of the Siren will be released in Early Access on 30th of September". Heroes 3.5. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Sci-Fi Heroes Of Might And Magic-Inspired Silence Of The Siren Is Getting Better With a Major Update". Turn Based Lovers. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Žák, Miroslav. "Velký update pro Silence of the Siren přináší novou frakci, kampaň a vylepšení". visiongame.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "The UNSS Drop is here!". store.steampowered.com. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Dawe, Liam (16 July 2025). "Silence of the Siren renames to Heroes of Science and Fiction to pull in more HoMM fans". GamingOnLinux. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Heroes of Might and Magic-Inspired Silence of the Siren Rebrands as Heroes of Science and Fiction, Delivering a Massive Update". Turn Based Lovers. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "Silence of the Siren is now Heroes of Science and Fiction, and just Dropped Their Next Big Update". The Geekly Grind. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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