Armagetron Advanced for Linux

3D Lightcycle Game

Overview

Armagetron Advanced is a 3D lightcycle game made for Linux.

In this game, you control a special vehicle that never stops moving and leaves a glowing trail behind it.

The main goal is to avoid hitting trails or walls and be the last player left alive.

The basic game mode lets you turn only at right angles, creating tight and strategic gameplay inside an arena.

This game is designed mainly for online multiplayer.

You join a server from a list and play with the same group of players for as long as you want.

There are different game modes to try beyond just surviving.

For example, Fortress Mode divides players into two teams; each team defends its own base while trying to take over the other team’s base.

In Sumo Mode, players must stay inside a shrinking circle, forcing close battles.

Armagetron Advanced lets server owners change many game settings, including speed, size of the map, and the length of the trails left behind.

The game also supports custom maps, although it does not include a built-in map editor, so maps must be made or added outside the game.

While the focus on continuous play with specific servers might limit quick matches, the variety of game modes and customization options make Armagetron Advanced a flexible and fun 3D multiplayer arcade game for Linux users who want a deep online experience.

Pros

  • Focus on online multiplayer with various game modes and objectives.
  • Highly customizable gameplay variables including speed, map size, and trail length.
  • Supports custom maps for varied play experiences.

Cons

  • No built-in editor for creating or modifying custom maps.
  • Basic game mode restricts movement to right angle turns only.
  • Primarily designed for continuous play on chosen servers, which may limit quick play options.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://gitlab.com/armagetronad/armagetronad/-/issues

Keywords

tron-like light cycle 3D multiplayer networked server

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