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Overload, From the Creators of Descent, Targets May Release Date for PC, Mac & Linux too

Revival Productions' six-degrees-of-freedom tunnel shooter will scratch that Descent itch in May for PC gamers.

Asif Khan

April 23, 2018 6:00 AM

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Revival Productions announced today that Overload, the six-degrees-of-freedom spirtual successor to the 90s classic Descent, will be available for Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs on May 31, 2018. The game will set you back $34.99 and will be available to purchase on Steam and GOG.com. Revival Productions was founded by Mike Kulas and Matt Toschlog, the co-founders of Parallax Software. Descent was developed by Parallax Software and published by Interplay in 1995. Overload resembles Descent gameplay, and features maze-like levels with radically improved graphics and features. Check out the release date trailer.

“We started Overload as a nostalgic homage to Descent, but it’s really grown into something more. We were able to create a deep story, add voice acting, create a new challenge mode game and VR support. And all this is on top of graphics and sound we could only dream about 20 years ago,” said Mike Kulas, co-creator, Revival Productions. Matt Toschlog added, "It's been a blast creating this game, and we especially value the relationships we’ve formed with our Kickstarter backers and Early Access players."

Gameplay Features

• Optional training level for refining your piloting skills
• 15 level single-player campaign plus secret levels
• Story by the writer of FreeSpace 2 with fully-voiced audio (English Only)
• Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
• 20 terrifying robot enemies, plus Super-Robots and Variants and three bosses
• Numerous level challenges including lava, forcefields, enemy turrets, lockdowns, ambushes and secret rooms
• Challenge mode (with two variants) and 12 Challenge Mode levels
• Achievements and Leaderboards
• Upgrades and XP system and advanced player stats
• Automap and Holo-guide for navigation assistance
• Save anywhere
• Six difficulty levels ranging from a casual challenge to very punishing
• Support for mouse, keyboard, gamepad and/or joystick controls
• Surround sound audio options
• Virtual reality support for Oculus and Vive
• Interface and Subtitle Available in: English, French, German, Spanish and Russian
• Available on PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
• Post launch: Release of Level Editor and support for user-created levels and campaigns

Download the playable teaser of Overload for free on Steam or directly at the official Overload website. Overload is currently available on Steam Early Access with a user rating of 97%.

Asif Khan

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Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.