So the folks who originally worked on Descent decided last year to kick start a new game on the same theme (but not the same IP, as that's a whole mess). The game is called Overload.
It was kick started successfully, and they had a demo. Well a few days ago they updated the demo. I did a first impressions video if you want to see what it's like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N08ixv6Mz_s
Spoiler: It's good
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:38 pm
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Re: Overload
Oooh, that looks gorgeous!
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:47 pm
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Re: Overload
Honestly, I was stunned when I turned it on. That video really is my first time playing 2.0, so it's real excitement. Did not expect that!Talvieno wrote:Oooh, that looks gorgeous!
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:45 pm
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Early Spring - 1055: Well, I made it to Boatmurdered, and my initial impressions can be set forth in three words: What. The. F*ck.
Re: Overload
Is this in any way related to Descent Underground or the team currently working on that? It feels a little weird that the original Descent developer (Parallax Software) would've granted rights to use the Descent IP in more than one game currently under development.
It definitely looks good, but something smells like a DMCA takedown is about to occur.
Edit: I see now that you said it was a new IP instead of the original. This is probably what you meant by 'whole mess'.
It definitely looks good, but something smells like a DMCA takedown is about to occur.
Edit: I see now that you said it was a new IP instead of the original. This is probably what you meant by 'whole mess'.
Early Spring - 1055: Well, I made it to Boatmurdered, and my initial impressions can be set forth in three words: What. The. F*ck.
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Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:02 am
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Re: Overload
Well, hence why they arent using the descent IP but "only" make a descent alike gameDWMagus wrote:Is this in any way related to Descent Underground or the team currently working on that? It feels a little weird that the original Descent developer (Parallax Software) would've granted rights to use the Descent IP in more than one game currently under development.
It definitely looks good, but something smells like a DMCA takedown is about to occur.
Edit: I see now that you said it was a new IP instead of the original. This is probably what you meant by 'whole mess'.
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Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:15 pm
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The folks making Overload are some of the original developers on Descent 1 and 2 (possibly other ones). They aren't using ANY of the IP and it's legally distinguished enough to not be copyright infringement.
Not sure if it's clear in my video (sarcasm here lol), but I was floored by the new demo. It's free on Steam, so go check it out if you have time. SO good.
Re: Overload
Exactly. The folks who left Star Citizen who are making the new descent game (like Wingman and other folks) bought some IPs, but it's my understanding that not everything is owned by the original company and it's been split up through company acquisitions to the point where a lot of it will be legally locked forever.Cornflakes_91 wrote:Well, hence why they arent using the descent IP but "only" make a descent alike game
The folks making Overload are some of the original developers on Descent 1 and 2 (possibly other ones). They aren't using ANY of the IP and it's legally distinguished enough to not be copyright infringement.
Not sure if it's clear in my video (sarcasm here lol), but I was floored by the new demo. It's free on Steam, so go check it out if you have time. SO good.
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Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:45 pm
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Re: Overload
That looks great
Haha and it's exactly Descent, that's great. Even the sound effects are basically the same. That crosshair... man this takes me back
Haha and it's exactly Descent, that's great. Even the sound effects are basically the same. That crosshair... man this takes me back
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Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:55 am
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Re: Overload
Oh, this looks really interesting. At first, I did read "Overlord", but figured you guys wouldn't talk about a "Dungeon Keeper"-Clone, but rather another sci-fi game. ^^
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Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:35 am
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Re: Overload
We would talk about whichever game we like here
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:00 pm
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Re: Overload
We talk about Dwarf Fortress. That's absolutely not sci-fi.
edit: It looks like it's going to be out in 3 days for Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/450220/
edit: It looks like it's going to be out in 3 days for Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/450220/
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:43 pm
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It's out and it's good There's not THAT much more content than the playable teaser, but there's new enemies and guns.
Of course, did a quick video of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDftNxIuVG0
Re: Overload
Oh it's out.Talvieno wrote:We talk about Dwarf Fortress. That's absolutely not sci-fi.
edit: It looks like it's going to be out in 3 days for Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/450220/
It's out and it's good There's not THAT much more content than the playable teaser, but there's new enemies and guns.
Of course, did a quick video of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDftNxIuVG0
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:55 pm
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Re: Overload
I gave the teaser a try. Unfortunately,I think I need a better computer - I had trouble getting past 10fps. It looks sooooo pretty in your videos, though.
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Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:36 pm
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Re: Overload
Aww, man I hope you get a better PC so you can try this out, though maybe you're waiting for a new LT before you upgrade
It's fast, it's fluid. It's the descent game I wanted, and I deserve. Well maybe not deserve. BUT WANTED! I am however quickly getting bumped off the leaderboards. These young wipper snappers... I tells ya!
It's fast, it's fluid. It's the descent game I wanted, and I deserve. Well maybe not deserve. BUT WANTED! I am however quickly getting bumped off the leaderboards. These young wipper snappers... I tells ya!
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Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:28 am
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It's a joy to watch you (or anyone, really) play this game because of how fluid the gameplay looks. Simply gorgeous.
Re: Overload
No, I'm just waiting for enough money to upgrade. I think a decent computer is rather important for my job at this point.davidparadis wrote:Aww, man I hope you get a better PC so you can try this out, though maybe you're waiting for a new LT before you upgrade
It's a joy to watch you (or anyone, really) play this game because of how fluid the gameplay looks. Simply gorgeous.
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Tue May 16, 2017 1:23 pm
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Re: Overload
Okay, I've tried the demo out on a better PC.
It's gorgeous! The game feels so smooth and fluid! I really love it. It was almost unplayable at a lower framerate, I see now. I thought I was just bad, but no, it's the framerate. It made a huge difference, and it's fun! The full game is definitely on my to-buy list.
It's gorgeous! The game feels so smooth and fluid! I really love it. It was almost unplayable at a lower framerate, I see now. I thought I was just bad, but no, it's the framerate. It made a huge difference, and it's fun! The full game is definitely on my to-buy list.
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