Classic Action Platformer Another World Now Available on Nintendo Switch™
The Masterpiece that Inspired a Generation of Games is back
PARIS – July 9, 2018 – French developer and publisher Dotemu announced today that Another World, the groundbreaking 1991 cinematic platformer from The Digital Lounge, is available on the Nintendo Switch for $9.99.
The game takes players on a thrilling adventure following a young physicist’s accidental discovery of a mysterious and dangerous alien world. Players must explore beautiful locales, defeat aliens in firefights and outwit creative puzzles in their search for a way home.
Known for their attention to detail and masterful revivals of cherished retro games, Dotemu worked with Another World’s original creator Eric Chahi to ensure the Nintendo Switch version stay true to the debut’s iconic sci-fi aesthetic and gameplay.
Another World’s Nintendo Switch version features:
Gorgeous, immersive HD visuals
Real-time switching between updated and classic graphics
Three difficulty modes
A captivating, branching world to explore and fight through
About The Digital Lounge
The Digital Lounge is the publisher of Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, True Fear and Dino Dini’s Kick Off. “Publisher 3.0”: we build a strong relationship with the game creators to support them with marketing, communication and sales operations worldwide; it is in our DNA. We believe inspiration, business and fun go hand in hand. Our passion for games has no limit, and we make it our mission to connect creators and players. To learn more, please visit: http://thedigitalounge.com
About Dotemu Dotemu is a french video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has produced a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console, including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers, several games in the Ys series and more.
Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.
Release of Toki on Nintendo Switch™ on November 22nd and unveiling of the Retrollector edition
The game can be pre-ordered now!
Paris, July 9, 2018 – Toki makes his great return on Nintendo Switch with a remake featuring all-new graphics and re-orchestrated music. The game will be available on November 22nd,2018. Initially released in 1989 on arcade machines, this cult 2D action/platform game marked a whole generation of players with its simian main character and a level of difficulty typical of games at the time.
Those with fond memories of the golden age of arcade games, and the famous ‘insert coin’ message, will be delighted to discover the Retrollector edition. This edition will also be available on November 22nd and will include:
The box version of the Toki game
An exclusive 16-page Toki comic, with an original story illustrated by Philippe Dessoly
Prints
Sticker sheets
A mini arcade machine with the game’s colors to house the Nintendo Switch™ screen!
Philippe Dessoly, artist for the original version of Toki on the Amiga, and well-known for his official drawings of UFO Robot and Captain Harlock, is the Artistic Director for this remake. Pierre Adane has been entrusted with game development, while the music will be written by Raphael Gesqua, an experienced video game music composer. All three have already worked together on the game Mr. Nutz.
Toki’s story:
Toki the warrior lived peacefully in the jungle with his sweetheart Miho. Appearing out of nowhere, the terrifying voodoo sorcerer Vookimedlo and heinous demon Bashtar kidnap Miho and turn the poor Toki into a chimpanzee! Unfortunately for his sweetheart, he has become a hairy, lethargic ape…
The former warrior must get used to his new form and, deprived of his traditional weapons, use his powerful jaw to spit strange projectiles at his enemies. During his adventure, Toki will find objects that will help him complete his quest, from a football helmet to a pair of flippers and snorkel.
704Games Announces NASCAR Heat 3, Coming Sept. 7 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC
Newest title in the best-selling racing game series features Hendrick Motorsports game cover and $50 race-ticket coupon
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9, 2018 — 704Games, NASCAR Team Properties’ exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, announced today that NASCAR Heat 3 will be available in North America on Sept. 7, 2018, on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam.
NASCAR Heat 3 is the sequel to NASCAR Heat 2, with industry leading developer Monster Games returning to the helm. NASCAR Heat 3 boasts a variety of new features, including a deeper career mode, additional race tracks, expanded online multiplayer features including online tournaments, and a brand-new fantasy dirt-racing experience: the Xtreme Dirt Tour.
The Xtreme Dirt Tour in NASCAR Heat 3 allows players to compete across eight new dirt tracks. After finding small-town success, players will experience authentic NASCAR racing as they build a career in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ alongside the biggest names in motorsports. Players will also be able to manage their own race teams as team owners in NASCAR Heat 3.
The cover of NASCAR Heat 3 features 12-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports and the team’s star drivers Chase Elliott, William Byron, Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman.
“NASCAR Heat 3 will be the biggest NASCAR console game we’ve ever released,” said Paul Brooks, CEO of 704Games. “Partnering with a powerhouse like Hendrick Motorsports, with its exciting combination of drivers, was a natural choice to honor the spirit of innovation and excitement we’re delivering to fans in NASCAR Heat 3.”
“It’s cool to join my three teammates on the cover,” said seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. “A big part of our fanbase has a passion for gaming and for the NASCAR Heat franchise in particular. The details incorporated into the new game are amazing and will give players a really fun experience.”
NASCAR Heat 3 has also expanded its race-ticket coupon program, established with NASCAR Heat 2. Fans who purchase or pre-order NASCAR Heat 3 at retail will receive a $50 race-ticket coupon. Coupons can be redeemed toward the purchase of any ticket for a NASCAR-sanctioned event at any one of Speedway Motorsports, Inc.’s eight tracks, as well as Dover International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, through 2019.*
“We love being able to deliver this massive value to our customers,” Brooks continued. “With the $50 race-ticket coupon inside the game, NASCAR Heat 3 is basically free for NASCAR fans planning to attend a race.”
NASCAR Heat 3 is available to pre-order today for $49.99 via Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart, with digital pre-orders available soon. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks on the game’s official website: www.NASCARHeat.com. Fans can also follow NASCAR Heat 3 on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates.
*Offer available while supplies last. Certain restrictions apply. See voucher for details.
About 704Games
704Games is a video game publisher and developer focused on delivering high-quality experiences on console and mobile. 704Games, a video game licensee of NASCAR, released NASCAR Heat 2 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in September 2017. The gaming company also released NASCAR Heat Mobile, the first authentic NASCAR mobile racing game on iOS and Android devices, in 2017. 704Games is headquartered at NASCAR Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.704Games.com.
EAT OR BE EATEN IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.’S TOKYO GHOUL™:re CALL to EXIST
The War of Ghouls Versus Investigators Wages on in the First Ever TOKYO GHOUL Video Game in the Americas
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 9, 2018) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced TOKYO GHOUL™:re CALL to EXIST, the first video game based off the popular dark fantasy manga series to come to the West. TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will feature fast-paced online co-op play in which the goal is to survive. Fans can enter the war between Ghouls and Investigators on either side when TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST comes to the Americas on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM®.
TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will unite characters from across the franchise, including TOKYO GHOUL, TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re in the fight for survival as either a Ghoul or Investigator. Ghoul and Investigator character types each possess their own unique abilities and weapons to master, including Kagune – a Ghoul’s predatory organ that is used as a weapon – or Quinque – an Investigator’s weapon created from the vanquished body of a fallen Ghoul. Players can choose their sides and challenge friends to see who will reign supreme in gruesome battles to the death.
“In bringing a TOKYO GHOUL game to the West, it was important to stay true to the source material and feature popular characters, the manga’s worldview, and the unique atmosphere drawn from across the franchise,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST encapsulates the spirit of the popular dark fantasy manga franchise presented through ghastly graphics and fast paced gameplay we know fans will love.”
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
EAT OR BE EATEN IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE’S TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST
The War of Ghouls Versus Investigators Wages on in the First Ever TOKYO GHOUL Video Game to be Conjured Up in Europe
Lyon, FRANCE, (July 9th, 2018) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe along with Three Rings Inc., has announced TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST, the first video game based off the popular dark fantasy manga series to come to the West. TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will feature an offline mode and a multi online co-op play in which the goal is to survive. Fans can enter the war against ghouls and investigators on either side when TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST comes on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM.
TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will unite characters from across the franchise, including TOKYO GHOUL, TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re in the fight for survival as either a ghoul or investigator. Ghouls and investigator character types each possess their own unique abilities and weapons to master, including Kagune or Quinque type items. Players can pick their sides and challenge friends to see who will reign supreme in gruesome battles to the death.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu
Bandai Namco has released a number of character trailers for their upcoming game Code Vein. These three trailers introduce Mia Karnstein, a female Revenant that wanders the land of Vein with her younger brother and battles using a bayonet equipped firearm called Stinger, the mercenary Yakumo Shinonome who has a strong sense of duty and makes use of high strength to dish out damage as well as he can take it, and Louis who wishes to help other Revenants from suffering from bloodlust.
As such he travels the land of Vein to find Blood Beads that can be used as a substitute while wielding a one-handed sword as a weapon. You can check out the trailers below and keep an eye out for Code Vein when it is released in North America on September 28th for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
It’s time to return to the wide-open roads of America in The Crew 2 with three of your best friends. The Crew 2 is building upon the previous games’ open world experience by adding several new disciplines, such as stunt flying and racing boats. The Crew 2 offers four motorsport families that will introduce players to different aspects of motorsport culture: street racing, pro racing, off-roading, and freestyle.
Story
Unlike the original game The Crew, The Crew 2 pretty much skips out on having any sort of real plot. Instead, the game embraces the social media age and sets players on a vague journey of being the best racer who is swarmed by social media followers. The writing is forgettable and serves as context for the game. The random interjections in the middle of races where characters will comment on the player’s progress is a major sore spot, as those lines tend to be corny and cringe inducing.
Gameplay
The Crew 2 is an open world racer set in a miniaturized version of the United States of America. The game offers a large map filled with small towns, back country roads, and race tracks to explore. Dotted across the landscape are races, stunt challenges, freestyle events, and photo opportunities. The game features fifteen disciplines spread between the four motorsport families that are unlocked as the players gains more social media followers for finishing and winning events, completing challenges, executing stunts, and taking photos with specific objectives in the frame.
I consider my car knowledge to be about the level of the average consumer. The Crew 2’s vehicle list seems like a diverse bunch to me. Most major car brands are present in the game, along with a few more niche manufacturers. As usual, Toyota is mysteriously absent from the roster. The boats and planes in The Crew 2 are not as diverse, but there are a few recognizable names like the legendary Spitfire and P-51 Mustang airplanes.
The Crew 2 is an RPG/racing hybrid with the vehicle modification system. Mods of varying quality can be found scattered across the map or earned as rewards for winning races and stunt challenges. These parts are needed for improving vehicle capabilities so hard mode events can be completed. The progression could use some work. Each discipline has its own parts that can be freely swapped out between any vehicle in that discipline. Mods come in rarities of green, blue, and pink. Blue mods give one bonus effects, while pink offers two. These bonus effects either improve the performance of the vehicle under specific conditions or increase rewards. The mod system is extremely bare bones. It’s completely randomized as there is no way to craft mods for specific vehicle parts or reroll one of the two bonus effects found on pink mods. Instead, players are forced to keep testing their luck by continuing to grind out more drops.
Mechanically speaking, The Crew 2 is a pretty standard arcade racer. The game is oriented for the average gamer, with its simple controls and forgiving starting difficulty level. Hardcore car fanatics will be able to tweak the handling of their car in the advanced options. The difficulty level jumps around erratically at times. Stunt-based challenges and off-road races are much easier than their road-based counterparts. The jump between normal and hard challenges is also very high, almost always requiring a player to own a higher-level car to be competitive.
Singleplayer is dull. There isn’t much incentive to drive around and explore alone as its always more efficient to grind events for money for new car and mods. The slog to get enough high-quality parts to reach the recommended levels for hard mode races is tough and will require playing the same races ad nauseum. The events themselves are good, offering a wide variety of disciplines that would theoretically keep the game pretty fresh if it wasn’t for the incessant need to grind.
Multiplayer is where The Crew 2 shines, even if it’s not feature complete. The best moments of The Crew 2 all come from hanging out with friends with the game’s map as a blank canvas. Even simple exploration is a lot more fun with friends horsing around at the same time. The open world nature lets creative players think up of great games. Some of the most fun I had in The Crew 2 involved wrangling six friends to play a game of vehicle tag. The player that was it used a dirt buggy while the rest of the group removed tire traction on their starter road cars. The result was hours of loud fun on Discord. Of course, organizing the game illustrated one of The Crew 2’s weaknesses: crews are capped at four players, but sessions support up to eight. Trying to squeeze everyone into the same session took a good half hour of joining and leaving crews until everyone managed to get into the same session. Unfortunately, these home-made PVP games are a stand in for the lack of actual PVP in The Crew 2. Currently, crews can only participate in races as a group. While technically everyone fights for first place, only one of the four players need to reach the event goal for the entire crew to reap the rewards. Proper PVP is incoming but won’t arrive until the end of 2018 with a free update. I only hope that this update is not strictly limited to racing and stunt events, but also supports eight player free roam.
My experience with the PC port is positive. The game offers a solid suite of PC oriented options and support. The only downside is the game is capped at 60 FPS. Keyboard and mouse controls are never ideal for a racing game, but it works well enough. The controller execution is solid, and many major racing wheels are supported. There are a few notable exceptions on PC though, like Logitech’s current line up of G29 and G920 racing wheels.
Visuals
The Crew 2 looks good. The game has gorgeous weather effects. The map is a beautiful rendition of some of America’s iconic sights. The pedestrian animations don’t look natural but are a relatively minor complaint. While there are plenty of options for car customization, character customization falls a bit flat. There are only a small handful of pre-made characters. There are specific suits and helmets designed for different vehicles, but there are only two sets of equipment that can be equipped at once: street clothes and protective gear. The result is some odd combinations like a player in a Formula 1 fire proof suit with a pilot’s helmet riding a dirt bike while the AI is dressed appropriately for the occasion. I would have preferred a separate event-appropriate outfit that automatically switched depending on the vehicle.
Audio
The audio experience in The Crew 2 is solid. To my untrained ears, the car sound effects are enjoyable. Most of the voice acting is excellent, though the LIVE Racing announcer is the weakest of the bunch. The in-game radio offers a decent selection of music showcasing some smaller artists with a few bigger names sprinkled in.
Overall
The Crew 2 is a perfect example of a jack of all trades, but master of none type title. It’s lack of depth and reliance on grinding makes for a boring singleplayer experience. Throw in a few friends in the mix, however, and the game becomes a lot more fun. Unfortunately, it feels like The Crew 2 was pushed out the door too early, as proper multiplayer lobbies are currently missing from the game.
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Just another new Lego game? Well, this time with LEGOThe Incredibles we definitely got a quite different franchise and can play some other superheroes than the known ones from DC or Marvel. While the game concept hasn’t changed much it’s always great to see some fresh licences making their way into the LEGO universe. The take on Pixar’s characters from the developers of TT Games offers a great service for fans right at the start when you see that famous lamp made out of bricks. But of course that’s not all what LEGO The Incredibles has in store for you.
Story
If you haven’t seen The Incredibles 2 yet, you should go and watch it first, because the game starts directly after the events of the first movie. The Incredibles family is trying to stop the Underminer together with friend Frozone. After the task is successful they seem themselves confronted with the police and their no-supers-policy. After meeting with the Deavors the Paar family is moving into a special house, as they want to bring the supers back. It was quite surprising to me to find out that you have to play through the newest movie and then unlock the first one. I mean what is the sense to use superpowers from characters so early in the game, when the discovery of them is basically a story part of the first movie? I wonder what the developers had in mind using this design approach. Also there are some modifications involved to deliver a more child-friendly game, in other words – no one dies in LEGO The Incredibles.
Gameplay
Besides following the story mode you can explore an open world and start your search for collectibles. Also a second player can jump into the game at any time and on Nintendo Switch you can control a character with a single Joy-Con. Great! There’s no online-mode though, which means that LEGO The Incredibles is purely a singleplayer or couch co-op experience.
If we talk about the characters of course Mr. Incredible makes use of his enormous strength and smashes through walls while Elastigirl can transform her body into different shapes and stretch to reach distant objects. As for the children of the married couple we have Dash, who’s the fastest character not only movement wise but also building wise. Violet has powerful attacks and makes use of her psionic blades, invisibility and protective shields. Of course it is again about using the right characters and abilities to progress through the different levels. With a total of over 100 unlockable characters there is definitely something for everyone and also some unexpected surprises made it into the game. For example Lightning McQueen from Cars, Merida from Brave and Flik from A Bug’s Life. I have to admit though that some characters also appear multiple with different costumes, but they always stick with the same abilities.
Regarding the general gameplay and progression system it’s pretty straight forward and unfortunately Elastigirl’s use of different shapes don’t require any kind of creativity as there’s always only one right way to move on. As mentioned the only way to play this game together with another person is on your couch. There’s a bit of communication needed to solve the puzzles and missions together but you can feel that the team wanted to make this “just” a fun game for the whole family and especially children, so don’t expect any great challenges. As I jumped into the multiplayer together with my girlfriend, she explored the whole world on different vehicles and had a lot of fun. Besides that she also had some good laughs about the characters and dialogues in the game. I guess we can definitely say – mission accomplished!
Visuals & Audio
Visually LEGO The Incredibles doesn’t differ from other titles of the series. A lot of colors, a lot of explosions and well of course a world made out of the famous bricks. The original voice actors are also part of LEGO The Incredibles and in some cases, where it didn’t work out they found decent replacements. One example is the character Woody, originally voiced by Tom Hanks and replaced by his brother Jim Hanks. The soundtrack from Michael Giacchino is a great fit during the playthrough and helps to create a great gaming experience.
Overall
As the puzzles are mostly based on scenes from the movies, it might be helpful to have a certain knowledge before playing LEGO The Incredibles. If you get stuck, you can make use of the integrated hint system though. You shouldn’t expect a deep character roster like the DC and Marvel titles from LEGO offer, but if you are a fan of Pixar’s characters and let’s be honest, who isn’t, this game is definitely something you’ll enjoy. Grab your child, girlfriend, boyfriend, mom or dad and spent some nice hours in this colorful LEGO world. In the end there was only question, that I kept asking myself: Why do I play the second movie before the first one?
Digital Extremes Partners With Developer Panic Button, Reveals Switch Version at TennoLive
LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE, LONDON, ON – July 7, 2018 – At TennoCon, its third annual Warframe® convention, Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes unveiled today Warframe, its hit cooperative online action game, is in development for Nintendo Switch™. Digital Extremes has partnered with developer Panic Button (DOOM, Wolfenstein: The New Colossus, Rocket League) to bring the title to Nintendo Switch.
Would you like to see the game in action?
With more than 38 million registered players worldwide, the cooperative, free-to-play hit Warframe is a third-person online action game set in an evolving sci-fi world soon to be available on Nintendo Switch. Warframe gives players the chance to master the Warframe armor as the enigmatic Tenno, a race of ancient warriors wielding blade and gun, who are awakened from centuries of cryo-sleep by the mysterious guide, Lotus, to restore order throughout the Solar System. Warframe features more than 35 unique Warframes, hundreds of weapons and thousands of customization options, the ability to upgrade weapons armor and items using a flexible mod system, and the ability to join clans, nurture pets, and explore massive new open worlds.
Would you like to join into the Warframe community? Head to our forums to start a conversation. Check our official website at www.warframe.com and download Warframe for free on PC, Xbox One or PS4. To keep up with the latest updates from the development team, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multi-player campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of more than 38 million registered players on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
ABOUT NINTENDO
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.6 billion video games and more than 725 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com.
ABOUT PANIC BUTTON
Founded in 2007 by experienced game developers, Panic Button “Makes Good Games with Good People,” specializing in challenging co-development, original intellectual property, creation of developer tools, and digital publishing. Notable projects include Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, DOOM, and ASTRO DUEL DELUXE for Nintendo Switch™, Rocket League for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One,and PlayStation®4, TO THE TOP for PlayStation VR, and the multiplatform Disney Infinity franchise. More information can be found at www.panicbuttongames.com.
Exotic Matter Launches Today July 6th in Early Access on Steam 12 pm PDT
Minecraft Meets Metroid – Survive, Explore and Build on a Mysterious Alien Planet Full of Dangers and Secrets.
Exotic Matter is launching their early access edition on steam today July 6th at 12 pm PDT, and as an early bird deal, they will be selling it at 10% off the regular price of 19.99 USD during the first week.
In Exotic Matter, you’ll find yourself shipwrecked on an alien planet, light-years away from earth and your primary mission is to survive. Freely explore the open-world of planet ‘Xcylin’ and dive deep into the roguelike underground facilities of an extinct race to fight the Thanatos and craft your way back home to save yourself and the entire human race. Exotic Matter is not only a game; it’s a full-fledged voxel engine that enables players to create their items/weapons/blocks and even their planet types.
“Most voxel games don’t give you any direction. No specific goal or mission to accomplish. With Exotic Matter, we are trying something different. We drop players on an alien world with a singular goal and a few hints about how to accomplish it, then leave how to proceed up to them. It’s a voxel survival game with a goal, a story, and a carefully designed procedurally-generated Metroidvania world. Not only do you have to survive but you have to explore countless alien facilities in order to succeed and improve your abilities. How the story unfolds, and whether or not you’ll make it, is totally up to you. I like to think it’s a unique approach to the genre: a voxel Metroidvania!” –Florian Frankenberger, Lead Developer
Gameplay
Exotic Matter is a single-player open-world voxel roleplaying game for PC. It features a strong storyline on a fully simulated planet with roguelike underground facilities. Exotic Matter’s sophisticated facility generation system ensures that no two missions ever play the same. And it’s fully moddable engine allows you to explore countless other planets that were created by the community.
Features
Roam freely around an entire planet
Experience a strong storyline that guides you through the game
Explore lots of mysterious dungeons created by a sophisticated dungeon generation system
Find hundreds of items left behind by an ancient civilization
Change and destroy anything in this world
Search for rare resources deep below the surface
Construct buildings with sophisticated technology (connect lights and doors with switches or pressure sensitive blocks) and control them using in-game computer systems
Craft new items directly in your inventory or use blueprints and replicator technology to create complex items
Build and use a multitude of weapons to protect yourself
Find out about the vast amount of different block types, each with different attributes and abilities
Have endless fun as no two missions ever play the same on this procedurally generated planet
Mod the game via Javascript and build your own custom world type with just a few lines of code
*Please note that although these features are all planned and most of them are fully implemented, they are all subject to change due to the fact that this is an Early Access game.
Platforms and Release Dates
An Early Access Steam release July 6, 2018
PC (Windows, Linux)
Visuals & Audio