The Wii U - and in one case the 3DS - has brought the first eShop download games that are truly cross-platform. In a concept similar to Cubemen 2, Blowfish Studio Games is bringing Gunscape to Wii U, PS4, Xbox One and PC at the same time and opening up cross-platform level sharing.
Gunscape is certainly an idea that'll appeal to retro gamers, in particular, as it allows you to create old-school FPS levels and multiplayer maps. While it'll have content included to play, it's the ability to build stages and share across all four platforms that's being pitched as the big selling point.
Below are a few more details from the press release.
Gamers who prefer to focus solely on blasting enemies into sweet bloody messes can conquer campaigns as well as competitive multiplayer maps created by both Blowfish Studios and other players. All campaigns and multiplayer maps, including the ones made by the developer, were made using the same in-game tools players can use.
Gunscape will offer online multiplayer that supports up to 20 players or local multiplayer with split-screen supporting up to four players on PlayStation 4 and eight players on PC and Xbox One.
We can certainly see great potential in this release if it delivers on its promises. It's due to arrive in January 2016 - are you tempted by it?
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Looks very Doom-esque. I'll definitely being keeping this one on my radar.
Is there some sort of Minecraft Engine available online I haven't heard of, or is it really that easy to imitate the "artstyle"? Also, the games' logo is disproportionately flashy compared to the game itself.
Oh well, it looks like mayhem that could be fun for about 20 minutes.
@Kaze_Memaryu I think it's suppose to look similair to the old FPS games like Quace.
If this is as cool as it sounds, this may overtake Splatoon as my favorite shooter. However, I doubt it will. Splatoon is too good!
Sounds like it's got great potential. I'm a fan of FPS games, though that's more the modern FPS than the oldies. Guess I'll play Doom to see if I'd like this style of play from a time before jump buttons in FPSes
Sweet!
Looks pretty rad. Certainly reminiscent of Doom and Wolfenstein.
I would love to remake levels as close as possible to Doom 64.
lol, sounds pretty cool
where have i seen this?
"looks up online"
"f2p game on steam"
ah, that where i remember seeing this game, wonder if it's free for Wii U (as the PC Version) or you do have to buy it this time.
If it has Wiimote + Nunchuk support I'll give it a shot, else I'll ignore it.
Game look really damn enjoyable. might pick it up for my Wii U or my PC as soon as I get it. Haven't played a FPS in a long time.
I want stock in this company.
It looks like Quake. I wonder why the PS4 can only handle 4 player split screen but the Xbox One can handle 8?
I hope it can use the wiimote/nunchuk to shoot/point to play because it is very akward to use traditional controls.
Cross-platform? Sold.
This could be awesome.
I'll believe it when I see it.
As soon as someone makes goldeneye I'll be buying it. 😎
This reeks of Turok Rage Wars.
I love it.
@Kaze_Memaryu It's meant to look like games such as Wolfenstein or Doom—you know, games that cane out before Minecraft was even thought of.
If it has Quake 1 style levels, textures, weapons, and enemies, then I am sold.
I remember getting a program back in the 90s that allowed me to create my own Quake levels. Ah, good telefragging times.
@AlexOlney The Turok stuff also intrigues me. I wonder if there will be a Cerebral Bore style weapon. That was one terrifying/annoying/hilarious weapon.
The Dinosaur and Cthulhu Mythos style FPS genres seem very underutilized.
Oh, the days when first person was something really amazing and new. Like 20 years ago. Yep, getting older for sure.
Worth keeping an eye on for sure. Love when there is cross platform ability to share.
@Mus1cLov3r I played the old shooters for quite some time, and looking at both games, I hardly see much of a similarity in style, to be honest. Also, I think the artstyle doesn't really work well with the amount of verticality, either, but that's probably just me.
Awesome. The graphic style is exactly what I was hoping for. I be there as soon as they release it on Wii U. Here's hoping they adapt level creation to the touchscreen.
@DarkEdi And this. Please give us Wiimote aiming. Though it's probably unlikely... Splatoon-style gyro aiming should at least become standard since the Wiimote + Nunchuk combo was too complicated for the infidels.
Doom baby.!
As a player who likes a game that allows for campaign and level design I would give the game a 8/10 without hesitation .
Gunscape is a perfect platform for wannabe level designers - it gives an easy to use construction kit to create your own full games - levels all linked together with a narrative meaning players can construct their own worlds and their own stories.
This make it fairly unique in the sense that you can create your own campaign.
Yes it has elements in the blocks you can use that parallel Quake and Doom as well as a bunch of other 90s games.
Even some AAA titles come nowhere near in offering such a rainbow of fun.
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