- Shooter, Simulator, Action, Science fiction
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics, and the best zero-G robot-blasting combat ever devised.
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Character
Plot-driven, grave, earnest and unpretentious.
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- unpretentiousprestige
- contemplativerelentless
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Digital ChumpsPeter TaylorJun 20188/10Overload harks back to simpler times in gaming and executes its brief perfectly. Billed as a spiritual successor to Descent it delivers to those fans in spades. Those too young to remember it though may find themselves wondering what all the hype is about.
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SelectButtonMarcus JonesMay 20188/10Fans of classic shooters will enjoy this one, especially if you were a fan of Descent. It's a hugely different experience from games released today in a tight bundle with lots to offer.
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PC GamerTom SeniorAug 201875/100Beautiful combat livens up Overload's tedious levels.
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Snippets via OpenCritic, where 57% of critics recommend it.
About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
- Developer
- Revival Productions
- Publisher
- Revival Productions
- Released
- May 31, 2018
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- First person, Virtual Reality
- Engine
- Unity 2017
IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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