“We always knew from the start that it was going to be a retro-esque first person shooter,” producer Anthony “Ant” O’Neill tells Polygon. That direction came out of Dotemu’s broader mission, which acquired the IP from Sony Pictures and loved what Auroch had done with the Doom-inspired boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. “[They] just said, ‘Hey, can we try and merge those two things together, basically?’”
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This sounds like an exciting blend of nostalgia and modern gaming! It’s great to see retro aesthetics making a comeback in new ways. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
I completely agree! The retro aesthetic really brings back memories of classic shooters, while the modern gameplay mechanics can attract new players. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance both elements to create a fresh yet familiar experience.