All articles tagged with #steampunk
A London Meccano Club member built an impressive electromechanical homage to Atari's 1978 Lunar Lander, using vintage Meccano parts and mechanical techniques to create a steampunk-inspired arcade game that features realistic controls and scoring, demonstrating a nostalgic yet sophisticated craftsmanship that has taken a decade to perfect.
Footage of Valve's rumored game Deadlock has leaked online, showcasing its steampunk-inspired multiplayer hero shooter gameplay. The game, described as a mix of Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2, features a 6v6 format, tower defense mechanics, and a blend of steampunk and fantasy design. Several hero characters and training modes have been revealed, indicating a beginner-friendly approach. Deadlock will face competition from popular titles like Valorant and Overwatch 2.
Footage of Valve's new 6v6 hero shooter, Deadlock, has leaked, showcasing its steampunk aesthetics, character roster, and gameplay mechanics. The game, currently in alpha testing, features 19 characters with unique abilities and elemental themes. Valve is attempting to remove the leaked footage, but an official announcement is expected soon.
Gunbrella is a 2D platform shooter set in a steampunk western world, where players control a cowboy with a shotgun that doubles as an umbrella. The game offers fun and nimble traversal options, such as dashing, double-jumping, and gliding on the wind. In combat, the umbrella acts as a shield and can deflect shots back at enemies. Gunbrella is a linear adventure with dungeon-style levels and focuses on forward progress and encounters with smart enemies. While it lacks the complexity of a Metroidvania, the game provides entertaining blasting and umbrella-based gameplay. However, it falls short in terms of strategic depth and customization options. Overall, Gunbrella is a short and enjoyable shooter with a unique weapon and a steampunk aesthetic.
Ukrainian development studio Dreamate and Fulqrum have announced New Arc Line, a fantasy steampunk CRPG set in a gilded age of magic and technology. The game, scheduled for release in 2024, will feature tactical and turn-based combat, customizable characters, and a diverse world to explore. Players can invent gadgets, master arcane arts, and influence the course of history as they navigate through New Arc Line's story-rich single-player RPG experience.
Microsoft has denied any intentional similarities between inXile's upcoming game, Clockwork Revolution, and BioShock Infinite. Both games share a similar steampunk aesthetic, but Clockwork Revolution is described as a "time-bending steampunk first-person RPG" with character customization, branching dialogue system, and deep reactivity. These features differentiate it from BioShock Infinite, which is a linear, story-based first-person shooter adventure with lite-RPG elements. Clockwork Revolution is due out "in due time".
Microsoft's inXile Entertainment studio has debuted a trailer for a new steampunk RPG titled Clockwork Revolution. The game is a time-bending first-person RPG that allows players to travel into the past and alter historical events, causing changes in the deep, narrative-driven world and characters of Avalon. The game features dynamic time-bending combat, interconnected roleplaying systems, and the ability to create a unique character. The release date for the game is yet to be announced, and it will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Microsoft has revealed a new Game Pass exclusive, a first-person RPG called Avalon, which looks like a modern BioShock game set in a steampunk-adjacent reality. The game is described as a "time-bending steampunk first-person RPG," where players travel back in time to trigger butterfly effects in the future. The choices players make will change the people, stories, and the city of Avalon itself in unexpected ways. The game is still in pre-alpha with no release date announced yet.
Phantom Blade Zero, a new action role-playing game from S-Game, was the surprise hit of Sony's PlayStation Showcase. The game features stylish sword-and-melee combat set in a world based on feudal China, with a blend of martial arts and steampunk. The player-protagonist, called Soul, is an assassin who is framed for murder and has only 66 days to bring justice to those responsible. The game does not have a release date yet, but it will be a console-exclusive title for PlayStation 5, as well as available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The puzzle adventure game Firmament, developed by the studio behind Myst, Riven, and Obduction, will be released on PC and Mac on May 18, with a later release on PlayStation consoles and PS VR2. The game takes place in a mysterious steampunk world with three abandoned realms to explore, and supports VR play on PC with a variety of headsets.