Category: Indie News PC Platform games Shooters steam Xbox 360 It’s an Alientrap: XBLA shooter Capsized debut trailer Joseph Leray | Published: Oct 22, 2009 03:20 pm Recommended Videos The trailer for Alientrap Software‘s physics-based action-shooter Capsized has been making the rounds for about a week now. I’d made a mental note to post it already, but I got distracted by something shiny. Seeing it resurface on TIGSource reminded me of how fun it looks, and since pretty 2D shooters never go out of style, I don’t mind posting what some might consider to be “old news.” If it’s new to you, enjoy. Capsized is the newest effort from indie developer Alientrap, previously known for Nexuiz, a freeware FPS. The transition from first to third person seems to have gone smoothly—at the end of the day, Alientrap is still just making games where you bullets in people’s faces, no matter the perspective. In any case, the game looks like a lot of fun, and the trailer seems to hint at some environmental strategies at play: you can use your jetpack and grappling hook to pull down logs and boulders, for example. Programmer and co-designer Lee Vermeulen offers this little tidbit: “The new trailer shows off the fast physics based gameplay of the platformer, along with it’s stylized art and unique setting. The game will focus on fast-paced action along with physics-based puzzles, as the player attempts to exit the strange alien planet. While, mechanically, Capsized has only the most tenuous link to Nathan Fouts’ own indie shooter Grapple Buggy, I can’t help but compare the two. While Capsized‘s palette is more subdued compared to Grapple Buggy‘s lush and vibrant landscapes, both games suggest that the planets on which they take place on are actually alive as you navigate through alien flora and fauna. Compared to the dark, remote isolation of games like Metroid, it’s a different feel altogether. In any case, according to Capsized‘s official site, the game will hit Steam and Xbox Live Arcade in 2010. For your viewing pleasure, there’s also a gallery of four screenshots below. [Via IndieGames] Post Tag: 2D Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more Join The Conversation related content Read Article Narrative studio Deck Nine Games lays off 20% of its staff Category: News News Indie Indie Narrative studio Deck Nine Games lays off 20% of its staff Kristina Ebanez Kristina Ebanez Feb 27, 2024 Read Article Berserk Boy looks like a high-speed spin on Mega Man Zero Category: News News Indie Indie Berserk Boy looks like a high-speed spin on Mega Man Zero Joseph Luster Joseph Luster Jan 28, 2024 Read Article Best games that you’ll finish in less than one hour Category: Feature Feature Indie Indie Best games that you’ll finish in less than one hour Tiago Manuel Tiago Manuel Jan 20, 2024 Related Content Read Article Narrative studio Deck Nine Games lays off 20% of its staff Category: News News Indie Indie Narrative studio Deck Nine Games lays off 20% of its staff Kristina Ebanez Kristina Ebanez Feb 27, 2024 Read Article Berserk Boy looks like a high-speed spin on Mega Man Zero Category: News News Indie Indie Berserk Boy looks like a high-speed spin on Mega Man Zero Joseph Luster Joseph Luster Jan 28, 2024 Read Article Best games that you’ll finish in less than one hour Category: Feature Feature Indie Indie Best games that you’ll finish in less than one hour Tiago Manuel Tiago Manuel Jan 20, 2024 Author Joseph Leray
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