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Check Out Video of Overload, the Spiritual Successor to Descent

Overload brings the same great 6DOF gameplay of Descent in a modern package.

Shack Staff

March 16, 2017 11:30 AM

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Overload is a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the makers of Descent. Revival Productions is creating a title that combines that classic Descent-style gameplay with modern tech. Currently, Overload is on Steam Early Access, but it already has a good chunk of content. The developers have promised regular updates every 3-4 weeks and when the full game launches it'll have a story mode from the writer of Freespace 2.

Right now on Steam Early Access, you can purchase Overload for $24.99. In the current build of the game you can access:

• 4 Challenge Mode levels
• Infinite and Countdown mode variants that focus on survival or efficiency
• A training level
• One sample single-player level
• Seven primary weapons and five types of missiles
• Ten different enemies

The full game, expected to release sometime in 2017 will include:

• Single-player campaign with 15+ full-size levels
• 12+ Challenge Mode Levels
• XP-based unlock system with upgradable ship and 16+ upgradable weapons
• 20+ robot types and three huge bosses
• A soundtrack by Dan Wentz (Descent 2) and Allister Brimble (Descent 1 Redbook)

After the full launch, there will also be a multiplayer expansion and level editor released.

Overload also has a rare opportunity for potential players that we don't see a lot of anymore: a demo. You can play a teaser of Overload and try the game before you buy it! How novel!

One of the first computer games I remember playing as a kid was Terminal Velocity, and the experience turned me on to PC gaming. If you have a love for Descent and want a great modern update that stays faithful to the 6DOF gameplay, Overload looks to be worth a try.

For more videos, including gameplay and interviews, visit the Shacknews and GamerHub.tv YouTube channels.

Special thanks to Daniel Perez for the footage

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