Dark Matter Coming to Steam This Month
Space survival platformer making its appearance on Steam in mid-October.
Developer Interwave Studios and publisher Iceberg Interactive announced that their 2.5D survival platformer Dark Matter will be coming to the PC, OS X, and Linux systems on Steam and in Western Europe for retail in mid-October.
Set in a derelict spaceship that is infested with aliens and deadly parasites, the players must take control of the Ensign and explore the ship. Amongst the hallways and facilities are parts and blueprints to create weapons, tools, and health packs to defend yourself against the invasion.
Dark Matter takes on the survival horror genre by placing it in a 2.5D setting that is filled with heavy tension and action. Fans of the “Metroidvania” style of games will certainly find Dark Matter an interesting title.
Additional key features of Dark Matter includes:
- 14 levels set in a gritty tale of deep space survival
- Four weapons, each with four ammo types
- The ability to collect scrap and alien resources to craft tools and health packs
- Specialized weapon upgrades that enable players to develop their own combat techniques
- Complex enemy AI that reacts to player actions and tactics
- Non-linear exploration and storytelling
- Elemental ammo effects enabling gamers to freeze, dissolve, electrocute or set fire to their enemies
- Light and darkness are integral parts of gameplay, not just visual touches
- Uncompromisingly real-time light and shadow casting for spine-tingling moments of pure, darkness-fuelled terror
- Clean, hand-painted textures and custom-shading techniques are combined in a unique visual style
- Dynamic soundtrack that adapts to gameplay circumstances
- Steam Cloud support for save games
- SteamPlay, available for Windows, OSX and Linux
Right now there’s no exact release date a side from “mid-October” for Dark Matter.
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