Even though Starpoint Gemini 2 is on Early Access at Steam, doesn’t mean it can’t make great strides. Developer Little Green Men games has added uber VR experience Oculus Rift support to the game even at this early stage. Before you had to imagine what it would be like to launch your fighter out into space now you can live it with the Oculus Rift and Starpoint Gemini 2.
Starpoint Gemini 2 really puts you in-control of your destiny while up amongst the stars. Set out on your own missing, mine, trade, salvage or just go around and be the bad ass space pirate you’ve always wanted to be. Don’t think Starpoint Gemini 2 is just about blasting away with your laser beams either you’ll need to use your brain bringing tactics and RPG elements into the mix. Even in the alpha stage Starpoint Gemini 2 is looking like one hell of a space simulator.
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STARPOINT GEMINI 2 GETS VISIONARY WITH VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET OCULUS RIFT
Experience Space Like Never Before With Next-Gen Headset
Haarlem, The Netherlands – January 20, 2014 – Video game publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Little Green Men Games unveiled today they’re implementing virtual reality headset Oculus Rift into their highly anticipated, upcoming space sim-RPG Starpoint Gemini 2. Currently in Alpha on Steam’s Early Access program, Starpoint Gemini 2 will offer gamers the opportunity to launch fighter wings on unsuspecting enemies during space combat while utilizing Oculus Rift’s 3D, next-generation capabilities to provide unadulterated immersion.
“Even from our short time spent with Oculus Rift, we’re certain it’s a breakthrough in the making, bringing a whole new perspective on games in general,” says Mario Mihokovic, CEO of Little Green Men Games. “We’re thrilled for the ability to become a part of the VR revolution early on and can’t wait to see what we can do with it and what other developers will think of too.”
The sequel to Starpoint Gemini 1, Starpoint Gemini 2 is a unique space-simulation with role-playing elements that thrusts gamers into a fractious galactic space environment replete with 50 factions, dangerous wormholes, rift ways to speed travel, and a dynamic real-time 3D combat system. Players can pilot more than 70 distinct, fully upgradeable space craft in a universe that’s powered with realistic physics provided by NVIDIA PhysX technology.
With recent awards secured at CES 2014, Oculus Rift VR is a ground-breaking virtual reality headset for immersive gaming that’s officially supported by heavyweight industry veterans such as ID Software’s John Carmack, Epic Games, Unity, and investor Marc Andreessen among others.
Developer Little Green Men Games is looking for feedback on the development of Starpoint Gemini 2. Gamers interested in playing and sharing their experiences are invited to join the discussion on the Steam Community Hub.
Check out Starpoint Gemini 2 on Early Access for $22.99, which includes the complete version of Starpoint Gemini 1.
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