[PAX Prime 2012] Rekoil

Ghostbear · 09-07-2012, 10:23 AM

There are some that would argue that most multiplayer shooters have become too bogged down. There is some truth to that, with the ability to call in massive airstrikes, healing your allies and a dozen other things, where is the "pure" shooter? Plastic Piranha has an option for those of you pining for the shooter of old.

Rekoil takes us back to those halcyon days of of a shooter being nothing but you and the gun you're carrying. This game is aiming to be primarily about the skill of the player versus the power of special attacks. Their focus is on providing balanced gameplay will seems like it will be a challenge, considering there will be 40 weapons and 5 classes at launch.

If you're tired of not being able to alter your server for wacky configurations like the days of old, fear not, Rekoil has complete server customization. Want to limit everyone to knives and 2 lives? You can. It's your server do what you want with it.

Speaking of customization, this game will have full mod support. They seemed very keen on giving modders and future game makers the tools they need to tweak the game to their liking. Considering some of my favorite "games" have been mods, this sounds like a very good thing.

I walked away from Rekoil feeling satisfied and excited. It was a shooter distilled down to it's essence. It's you, your guns and your opponents. Rekoil will be available on PC sometime this year. If you'd like to see it on Steam, make sure you vote for it on Greenlight.

Reverant · 09-07-2012, 11:36 AM

Watching that trailer reminds me of those politicians calling for a return to American roots... which are in whatever nebulous form the politician envisioned those roots to be. I don't recall iron sights in classic shooters. Or classes, for that matter (except in mods). I also remember shooters of old were also rooted in outlandish sci-fi settings- even Wolfenstein had zombies.

I have no commentary on the game

. Looks okay. Their claims were too silly for me to leave alone though.

Ghostbear · 09-07-2012, 11:54 AM

Well, the classes are really weapon loadouts more than anything.

Dark Acre Jack · 09-08-2012, 12:32 AM

Looks like they've taken the shooter right back to 2002.

I guess it has to be played to be appreciated, but I didn't feel like that trailer did the game any favors.

09-07-2012, 10:23 AM	#1
Ghostbear Mechwarrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Solaris VII Posts: 6,490	[PAX Prime 2012] Rekoil There are some that would argue that most multiplayer shooters have become too bogged down. There is some truth to that, with the ability to call in massive airstrikes, healing your allies and a dozen other things, where is the "pure" shooter? Plastic Piranha has an option for those of you pining for the shooter of old. Rekoil takes us back to those halcyon days of of a shooter being nothing but you and the gun you're carrying. This game is aiming to be primarily about the skill of the player versus the power of special attacks. Their focus is on providing balanced gameplay will seems like it will be a challenge, considering there will be 40 weapons and 5 classes at launch. If you're tired of not being able to alter your server for wacky configurations like the days of old, fear not, Rekoil has complete server customization. Want to limit everyone to knives and 2 lives? You can. It's your server do what you want with it. Speaking of customization, this game will have full mod support. They seemed very keen on giving modders and future game makers the tools they need to tweak the game to their liking. Considering some of my favorite "games" have been mods, this sounds like a very good thing. I walked away from Rekoil feeling satisfied and excited. It was a shooter distilled down to it's essence. It's you, your guns and your opponents. Rekoil will be available on PC sometime this year. If you'd like to see it on Steam, make sure you vote for it on Greenlight. Last edited by Ghostbear; 09-12-2012 at 07:38 PM.

09-07-2012, 11:36 AM	#2
Reverant 11%ABV, Nutrient Rich Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,803 Blog Entries: 1	Watching that trailer reminds me of those politicians calling for a return to American roots... which are in whatever nebulous form the politician envisioned those roots to be. I don't recall iron sights in classic shooters. Or classes, for that matter (except in mods). I also remember shooters of old were also rooted in outlandish sci-fi settings- even Wolfenstein had zombies. I have no commentary on the game . Looks okay. Their claims were too silly for me to leave alone though. __________________ XBL: The Reverant Steam: johneldridge

09-08-2012, 12:32 AM	#4
Dark Acre Jack KINGINDIE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the Dark Acre Posts: 589	Looks like they've taken the shooter right back to 2002. I guess it has to be played to be appreciated, but I didn't feel like that trailer did the game any favors. __________________ Makes games, writes books, Tweets often.

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