Nothing beats classic nostalgia like a sidescroller shoot’em up (SHMUP) and Waveform is bring a twist to the genre that’s best explained if you watch the video below. The music also sounds great in the trailer and the never ending deep space mode is just the thing to keep you playing forever. I can’t wait for this to launch on Steam in early March 2012 until then check out the full press release below.
Source Link: Waveform Website
Waveform arriving on Steam in early March!
Every ray of light has an origin – yours can be on Steam. Begin your journey to restore light to the galaxy.
Vancouver, Canada – February 22, 2012 – Independent game developer Eden Industries has announced that their unique action game about controlling a wave of light will be available for release on Steam in only a few weeks in early March.
About Waveform:
Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding on a wave of light in this innovative arcade-action game. On your journey to restore light to a dying galaxy being consumed by a Singularity, you’ll travel from Pluto to the Sun and interact with a wide variety of strange objects, and mind-bending situations that will affect the path of your wave, and the world around you, in interesting ways.
Simple to play but difficult to master, Waveform combines the pure fun of retro arcade titles with all the bells and whistles of modern games. Colorful graphics and a retro-symphonic soundtrack accompany over 100 levels of challenge and excitement full of mysterious and fun objects like Wormholes, Particle Accelerators, and the enigmatic Space Squids of Venus!
View Waveform’s gameplay trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHjTRDWk2xo
What are people saying about Waveform?
“It looks amazing in terms of design… The game could be a pretty big hit.” – Chris Carolan, Kotaku
“Waveform looks amazing…In the best traditions of the modern indie movement, it’s simple, beautiful, and entirely different.” – Brenna Hillier, VG247
“Completely unlike anything we have ever seen before…Waveform still remains as one of the most unique gameplay ideas we have seen in the past few years.” – Chris Priestman, Indie Game Magazine
“Waveform looks to be all retro-tinged gaming fun.” -Kevin Alexander, Gamezebo
Features:
– Innovative and Unique Gameplay –
You’ve never played a game like this before! Experience the refreshingly unique wave-manipulation gameplay of Waveform in a fast-action adventure like no other.
– Master the game, not the controls –
Featuring extremely simple controls involving dragging the mouse to manipulate your wave’s amplitude and wavelength, gamers of all skill levels can instantly jump in and enjoy Waveform. It’s easy to jump into, but difficult to master.
– Play at your own pace –
Will you take a relaxing ride through the solar system or challenge yourself to conquer each level and unlock bonuses and achievements? Each level is designed with multiple layers of difficulty so you can sit back and enjoy the zen-like flow of the wave or get on the edge of your seat for a heart-racing wave run. The choice is yours!
– Stellar amount of content –
With over 100 levels spread across 11 worlds featuring dozens of unique objects and discover, there’s an incredible amount of content to experience. After you beat the game you can enjoy New Game +, featuring re-mastered versions of each level in the theme of the game’s bonus levels.
– Rockin’ Retro Soundtrack –
Enjoy a musical masterpiece featuring dynamic audio that adapts with the pace of the game.
– Deep Space Mode –
Journey into the far reaches of deep space in 11 different randomly-generated endless scenarios. Strive for the high score and earn your spot on the Steam Leaderboards!
About Eden Industries:
Eden Industries is a new indie development studio in Vancouver, Canada formed by industry vets with more than 30 years of combined development experience on games such as Mario Strikers: Charged, Punch-Out!! (Wii), and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. Their passion is in making games that are instantly accessible and playable by everyone while also making them deep and engaging game experiences that are challenging to master.
Stay on top of the latest Waveform developments:
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Webpage: www.waveformgame.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/EdenIndustries
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EdenIndustries
