This article was published on February 11, 2016

Descent’s creators are crowdfunding a sequel to the classic space shooter


Descent’s creators are crowdfunding a sequel to the classic space shooter

If you grew up with PC games in the 90s, you’ll probably remember Descent, the space shooter that introduced players to six-degrees-of-freedom action. 22 years since its release, the creators are back with a successor — well, almost.

The team behind the original Descent has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund development of Overload, an all-new title that combines gameplay elements from the classics with modern graphics and a new story from the writer of the 1999 sequel Freespace 2.

There are lots of treats to look forward to, including a 15-level campaign, a full-featured level editor and a soundtrack created by the composers who worked on music for the original game. From the short gameplay footage clip, it certainly looks like it’s shaping up nicely.

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Overload has been in the works since 2014 and the developers are looking to raise $300,000 to bring the title to PC, PS4 and Xbox One by March 2017. A $25 pledge will score you a digital copy, and for $8,000, you’ll be invited to party with the team at launch and collect a custom leather jacket and 3D-printed spaceship from the game.

So far, the campaign has raised just under $40,000. You have a month left to add your pledge and relive your childhood space battle adventures.

OVERLOAD – The Ultimate Six-Degree-of-Freedom Shooter [Kickstarter]

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