Space Run takes a whole new approach to the tower defense genre and I like it. The “land” you build on is your space ship, load it up with guns and go hauling ass through space with your precious cargo. Finally someone built a game that lets you be a Smuggler!
Why has it taken so long for someone to build a came where you take on jobs, load up some cargo, outfit your ship and then blast off into the stars in a race against time, pirates, asteroids and other similarly minded entrepreneurs? Space Run is the ultimate Han Solo fantasy minus Princess Leia and Chewy but it’s still the closest thing we’ve got!
Space Run was even made by one man, Sylvain Passot who we’re sure watched a lot of epicly bad space movies to put this game together. You want lasers beams, missile launchers, shield generators, thrusters it’s all here! Be sure to check out the Space Run trailer and get ready to take your flying heap of a ship through the blackest reaches of space soon.
Source Link: YouTube | http://spacerun-thegame.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE PRESENTS SPACE RUN FROM PASSTECH GAMES ON VIDEO
We are thrilled to unveil today, with a video, Space Run. This PC game mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ’80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references.
Space Run is a true indie title developed by a “one-man studio”, namely Sylvain Passot who, after spending 10 years in a large French development studio, decided to develop his own concept, “‘Space Run”. Although nowhere near the scale of the productions he had previously worked on, Sylvain was supported with enough resources to complete and add the finishing touches to his game, and Space Run still has plenty of surprises in store with its well-oiled game mechanics, addictive gameplay and intense, exciting missions.
We were won over by Space Run, which has already proved a hit with numerous European journalists who tested the first game levels at various press presentations earlier this year. Space Run will also be demonstrated and playable at GDC Play in the US during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco from March 17-21, 2014, when an even more complete version will be available, as the game is set for release in May priced under $10.
We are therefore delighted to reveal a first teaser of Space Run, which takes us to the outer limits of space beyond the final frontier!
The year is 2525. You are captain Buck Mann, the most fearless, daredevil and the most broke of all the pilots in the galaxy! Your new job: you are a Space Runner, one of the space haulage contractors whose job is to transport valuable cargo from one end of the galaxy to the other… and one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Not only do the cosmic highways regularly pass through asteroid belts of all sizes, but they are also used by dangerous and unscrupulous pirates armed to the teeth, whose fighters and battle cruisers will make short work of your transport vessel if you’re totally unprepared. And finally, you will also encounter other galactic “drivers” with whom you are fiercely competitive, so take this opportunity to give them a friendly blast from your turbo lasers when you overtake them!
Fulfil your contracts with gusto and your reputation will soar, opening the doors to new clients and more demanding and hazardous assignments… but which will also be more lucrative! The rewards earned from these missions will enable you to unlock new modules for your ship or upgrade those you already own: luxuries you can’t afford to be without if you want to survive the mortal perils lurking in space. Turrets lasers, missile launchers, shield generators, thrusters, power plants and other modules will allow you to adapt to new combat situations in mid-flight that arise on your travels. Build, recycle, repair and reposition the modules and improvise as best you can to deal with the multiple threats you will face.
Retry the first missions with new and more technically advanced modules you’ve just unlocked to complete them more quickly and improve your score. Then enter a brutal race with your friends to finish each mission in the shortest time possible… preferably with your ship still intact!
About Focus Home Interactive
Founded in 1996, Focus Home Interactive is an independent French publisher based near Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles that have become benchmark titles worldwide – such as Blood Bowl, the strategy games Wargame, Sherlock Holmes, TrackMania, Runaway, Cities XL and also Cycling Manager and Farming Simulator.
http://www.focus-home.com
About PASSTECH Games
PASSTECH games is a new, independent video games studio based in Lyon, France. Founded by Sylvain Passot in October 2012, the studio is currently preparing its first game, Space Run, a real-time strategy game just teeming with robots and space ships.
With this first game, PASSTECH GAMES is aiming to establish itself long-term in the world of independent video games, to ensure they can continue to develop games with enthusiasm and style.
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