Soldat
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What is Soldat?
Soldat is a unique 2D side-view multiplayer action game that has been transformed into an arena combat AI trainer through a Typescript port. The creator started with the goal of porting the classic Polish 2D shooter to Typescript but ended up building a full system to train AI bots to play the game. The system builds a neural net that trains new bot AIs from tens of thousands of simulated matches with different strategies.
Key features include live gameplay that runs continuously on the website, a news dashboard for monitoring AI training progress, and the ability to replay any game exactly as it happened. The game features little ragdoll soldiers fighting against each on 2D battle arenas using a deadly military arsenal. Players can engage in fast-paced online multiplayer action with tons of blood and flesh.
Soldat is for multiplayer gaming enthusiasts who enjoy fast action gameplay, AI research enthusiasts interested in neural network training through game simulations, and anyone who wants to experience what multiplayer was invented for - pure fun and addictive kill'em all gameplay. The game takes the best elements from games like Liero, Worms, Quake and Counter-Strike.
Soldat pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
It's free! The game is shareware with optional paid bonuses. Registration unlocks extra aesthetic options such as colored jet flames and custom interfaces. The AI trainer system runs live on the website without additional cost.
Soldat pros
- Unique 2D side-view multiplayer action gameplay
- Fast-paced online multiplayer with blood and flesh
- AI bot training system with neural networks
- Tens of thousands of simulated matches for training
- Live gameplay runs continuously on the website
- News dashboard for monitoring AI training
- Exact game replay capability for any match
- Seven main game modes available
- Ragdoll soldier physics mechanics
- Deadly military arsenal of weapons
- Inspired by classic games like Liero and Worms
- Free to play with optional paid bonuses
- Addictive kill'em all gameplay
- Community-created custom game modes
- Multiple sub-game modes including Realistic and Survival
Soldat cons
- Original game is from 2002 (older graphics)
- Requires UDP port unlocking for firewall users
- Optional paid bonuses for some features
- Blood and flesh may be too intense for some
- Only 2D side-view perspective
- Limited to Windows platform for original
- Shareware registration required for extra options
- Bots may need extensive training time
- No built-in tutorial for new players
- Community modes require additional scripting
Frequently asked questions about Soldat
What is Soldat?
Soldat is a unique 2D side-view multiplayer action game where little ragdoll soldiers fight against each on 2D battle arenas using a deadly military arsenal. It takes the best from games like Liero, Worms, Quake and Counter-Strike and gives you fast action gameplay with tons of blood and flesh.
What game modes are available?
Soldat has seven main game modes: Deathmatch, Pointmatch, Teammatch, Rambomatch, Capture the Flag, Infiltration, and Hold the Flag. It also has three additional sub-game modes: Realistic, Survival, and Advance.
Is Soldat free to play?
Yes, Soldat is free! It is shareware with optional paid bonuses. Registration unlocks extra aesthetic options such as colored jet flames and custom interfaces.
What is the AI trainer system?
The AI trainer is a full system built when porting Soldat to Typescript. It builds a neural net to train new bot AIs from tens of thousands of simulated matches with different strategies, allowing AI bots to learn how to play the game.
Can I replay games exactly?
Yes, you can replay any game exactly as it happened. The system maintains complete game records that allow for exact replays of any match.
What platforms does Soldat run on?
The original Soldat is a Polish 2D multiplayer game for Windows. The Typescript port runs on the website and works in browsers.
How do I connect to multiplayer servers?
If you have a firewall, you need to unlock the UDP game ports. The standard port for the server is 23073 (can be changed in Soldat setup), and the client uses standard port 23083 (cannot be changed).
What is Advance mode?
Advance mode is a sub game mode where every player begins with Secondary Weapons only and progressively unlocks Primary Weapons as a reward for frags. With its forced low-tech phase and limited weapon choices, it is the most tactical Soldat mode.
Are there community-created game modes?
Yes, new sub game modes have shown up through the years thanks to Soldat's community. Some include Climb, Dodgeball, Domination, Hide and Seek, Knife Only, OneShots, Pirates vs Ninjas, Realistic Soldat/Counter Strike, and Zombie modes.
What inspired Soldat's gameplay?
Soldat takes the best from games like Liero, Worms, Quake and Counter-Strike, combining fast action gameplay with side-scroller mechanics inspired by Liero and Scorched Earth, combined with elements from Counter-Strike and Worms.