[Suicide Junkie]

I think you can still grab the demo of the original for a quick *pre*-pre-view of it.

Assuming it will be vaguely similar to the original, the strategic map will be on a continuum, rather than hexes or squares, with smooth animation. You only stopped at stars or other points of interest, however.

Going to turn based/hex would be a step down.

The original's combat was also on a continuum, with full control of time (except no reverse). No rushing the player, and no wacky turn based tricks.