A slick new game
Escape 2042 has just been released for the Atari STe by Cedric Bourse (yes, he of Yopaz IceStar). It's an exciting new platformer with great gameplay mechanics, ultra-smooth scrolling, and DMA sound effects. It's something else, alright!! The game can be downloaded for only a few pounds, which is insane value for money, I'm sure you'll agree. Your purchase will get you both the floppy disk and hard drive versions.
Firstly, let's read about the background story, which goes something like this...
In the year 2042, a socialist government is in power, but nobody had foreseen the progressive dictatorship that settled in. The elites of the government hid behind a sham democracy, disconnected from the lives the people were leading and acted solely in their own interests.
The regime considered the dissidents as conspiracy theorists, treated them like terrorists and locked them away in highly-secured prisons, to prevent them from telling the people the truth about the media's complicity with the government's power.
You are Shun, a computer engineer and member of the Truth Defenders coalition.
After a clandestine operation to inform the people, you are locked away in the highly secured prison, Bulor 24. But your knowledge of security systems will enable you to escape.
Your turn now to escape as fast as you can from this place!
Let's Play
Escape 2042 drops you into a futuristic prison complex and leaves you to figure out how best to survive. At first glance, it looks like a straightforward platform game, but there’s a little more going on beneath the surface. Running and jumping are important, but you'll also need to keep an eye out for security systems, locked doors and hostile guards patrolling the various levels. Quick reactions will be required.
This is also a game that encourages a more cautious approach than simply charging through like Mario. Certain terminals can be accessed to disable nearby systems or unlock new areas. Security cameras and guards can quickly kill if you're careless, so timing your movements becomes incredibly important.
After a couple of hours of playing, I can honestly say this is incredibly slick. It’s a refreshing change from what I expected, and the puzzles are challenging yet doable. The joystick controls are perfectly responsive, and everything moves and reacts flawlessly. This is truly a slick game. Has that word been overused?
Well, how about this then: Escape 2042 is quite literally an epic release!!!
Links and Screenshots
- Escape 2042 download page - https://orionsoft.itch.io/escape2042
- YouTube promotional video - https://youtu.be/aEo9V6zCZeY?si=...
- Yopaz Ice Star - https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/2015...
- Cedric's profile on Demozoo - https://demozoo.org/sceners/10490/
The Atari STe looks good, with detailed visuals and ultra-smooth scrolling.
Watch out for those cameras flipping between two points of view.
Wow it looks, sounds and runs so nicely ! Really great game ! I would almost buy it :)
ReplyDeleteAh yes... you're an STFM man!
DeleteIt's brilliant value for money. Orion has released a Christmas cracker here mate.