nforce_infinity Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Futuremark Games Studio today revealed Shattered Horizon, a new game where players fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident that throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space. In this multiplayer first-person shooter for PC teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat surrounded by the broken remains of orbital infrastructure and the millions of asteroids now encircling the Earth. The company says their intimate knowledge of the latest PC hardware allows them to tune the game's engine to extract impressive visuals on a wide range of systems. While the game will showcase stunning graphics on high-end PCs, gamers need not spend a fortune to enjoy the unique gameplay. Title : Shattered Horizon™Short game description : Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first-person shooter with unique freedom of movement and realistic zero gravity combat. Website : www.shatteredhorizon.com Genre : First-person shooter, also: Multiplayer online FPS Tactical shooter (gameplay involves teams capturing control points) Science fiction (realistic near-Earth space setting in a not distant future) Platforms : Windows Developer Futuremark® Games Studio Game Engine and Technology In-house engine evolved from the technology that powers 3DMark Vantage. Optimized for PhysX and multi-core PCs. Rating The game has not yet been rated by ESRB, PEGI or other rating bodies. Release date The release date has not been announced. Legal © 2008 Futuremark® Corporation. Shattered Horizon™ and Futuremark® Games Studio trademarks and logos, Futuremark character names and distinctive likenesses, are the exclusive property of Futuremark Corporation. Design principles The real space setting of Shattered Horizon offers gameplay, tactics and freedom of movement that cannot be found in any other shooter. Simple and intuitive controls let you take full advantage of the distinctive zero gravity environment. The game's unique story sets you in a gripping vision of a future scarred by epic, planetary scale events. A sci-fi game you can believe in. Shattered Horizon uses real-world technology and physics as the basis for a fun and accessible game. Astonishing visuals combined with functional art design immerse you in the cold reality of combat in space. Game Description Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first-person shooter game with unique freedom of movement and realistic zero gravity combat. Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first-person shooter where players fight in zero gravity surrounded by rocky debris from a huge explosion on the Moon. With simple and intuitive controls players have complete freedom of movement to create gameplay and tactics impossible in games constrained by gravity. Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first-person shooter where players fight in zero gravity surrounded by the broken remains of orbital infrastructure and billions of tons of rocky debris thrown into orbit by a huge explosion on the Moon. With simple and intuitive controls players have complete freedom of movement, making full use of the distinctive environment to control the battle. Shattered Horizon rewards players with gameplay and tactics impossible in games constrained by gravity. Stunning lighting effects and zero gravity physics give the look and feel of real space, bringing to life an extraordinary and epic vision of the future. Background Story When a catastrophic accident on the Moon fills near-Earth space with debris, the survivors must fight or face death in the cold of space. Man is back on the Moon but greed soon leads to a catastrophic accident, when an explosion fills near-Earth space with debris. Survivors on the Moon are forced into conflict with those trapped on the battered International Space Station. Control of limited supplies means the difference between survival and death. Man is back on the Moon and the companies that took him there are reaping huge profits. Their greed soon leads to the largest mining accident in history, when an explosion throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space. Fragments of the Moon settle around the Earth and become known as the Arc. With Earth surrounded by debris there's little chance of rescue or return. Survivors on the Moon are forced into conflict with those trapped on the battered International Space Station. Control of the Arc means the difference between survival and death in the cold of space. Background Story Man is back on the Moon and the companies that took him there are reaping huge profits. Their greed soon leads to the largest mining accident in history, when overexploitation of a risky new technique called Incite Mining leads to a catastrophe of unprecedented scale. An explosion throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space, its aftershocks threatening to tear apart the Moon itself. Fragments of the Moon settle around the Earth and become known as the Arc, named after the dramatic shape they draw across the night sky. With Earth surrounded by debris there's little chance of rescue or return for the thousands of people stranded in space. The International Space Agency's astronauts and scientists trapped in the battered International Space Station are given the task of apprehending those responsible for the catastrophe. Weapons are among the last supplies sent to the station before the supply route from Earth is cut. The Moon Mining Cooperative finds itself facing serious charges after only barely surviving the cataclysm. Cut off from Earth, they see independence and self-sufficiency as their only possible future and the ISA as a threat to their existence. The two sides are drawn into an armed conflict. Desperate battles are fought over strategic locations and the scant supplies from Earth that make it through the shroud of debris. Control of the Arc now means the difference between survival and death in the cold of space. Screen Shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The screens are stunning. I wonder if players can use the blinding sun light to their advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nforce_infinity Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 In multiplayer mode ...I guess you could use the sun light to your advantage...not sure if normal AI can take care of this change in single player mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 and to add to it it from futuremark studios i just hope its not a hardware killer like crysis and scales well... but wat the heck its a FPS i want MOAR FPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Futuremark = hardware killer. GUARANTEED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 YA the new 3d mark eats 8800GTX for snacks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Firing Squad has reviewed the game .. 85/100 Pros: Graphics are pushing the envelope. The cold and lonely reaches of space don’t lend themselves to a particularly exciting environment, but technically, things look great. The warm glow of the sun cast upon hundreds of rocks is particularly captivating. Innovative gameplay. An original game like this is a rarity. Even more unlikely would be something like it coming from a big name like EA or Ubisoft. You have to give Futuremark Games Studio props for their ambition. Simple controls make the game easy to get into. You don’t even need to use more than WASD and the mouse until you’re comfortable with putting around that way. Universal stat-tracking. With statistics and rankings tied to your SteamID, you can check them out on the website and see where you stack up on the leaderboards. Exclusive to the PC. It sucks that this is considered a pro nowadays… But it gives you a better interface, full support for dedicated servers , free downloadable content updates in the future, and a very strong possibility of a map-maker or other mod tools being released. Cons: Steep system requirements. I suppose it’s to be expected of a company famous for being on the cutting edge of tech demos. Still, you’ll need a beefy rig to run this game, and if you’re on XP or have a DX9 video card, you’re SOL. Little weapon variety. FGS emphasizes that they wanted to make winning or losing dependent on your skill, not your equipment loadout. However, this puts more of the tactical burden on the player, and some people aren’t that creative and/or don’t want the responsibility. Maybe they just didn’t want to have to balance several different weapons… Zero-G can make you ill. After playing for a while, even someone who’s not usually prone to motion sickness can feel a bit woozy. Take regular breaks, but if you’re the type that gets sick from regular FPS games, don’t even bother. FiringSquad says: Combat in zero gravity is an interesting idea, most certainly due to the tactical possibilities opened up by the complete freedom of movement. But beware, the 360-degree battlefield can be very disorienting, and often you’ll be ambushed with no clue as to where the fire is coming from. Even with the directional damage indicator, you’ll have a tough time finding the enemy before you die. Learn to be a bit more thoughtful and deliberate in your approach, though, and your K/D ratio will improve. It’s very admirable for Futuremark to make an exclusively PC game that is DX10 only, to boot, but I’m not quite sold on the longevity of the zero-G concept. It’s a new and exciting spin on the competitive FPS genre, but I don’t think it will keep me away from games like Borderlands or Dragon Age for long. Though at $20, it’s a good value, especially if they keep their promise of continued content updates. If you’re a longtime fan of Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, or others and have the power under the hood to run it, you’ll find a lot to like in Shattered Horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Awesome stuff!! Too bad this game will cook my PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^ Even if you have 8800 series card and 3gig of ram it will look great and churn out a steady 30 FPS and it will look better then most of current gen games. I have preordered the game and it got unlocked yesterday but I have put it to download only this morning so will post some impressions and screens as soon as I reach home . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Woot. If that's the case I'm on it like a fkin leech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoctor Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^ Even if you have 8800 series card and 3gig of ram it will look great and churn out a steady 30 FPS and it will look better then most of current gen games.I have preordered the game and it got unlocked yesterday but I have put it to download only this morning so will post some impressions and screens as soon as I reach home . a friend of mine could not max out the game at 1680x1050 with all settings high and 4x aa. and he has a heavily overclocked quad, an overclocked gtx260 and 8 gigs of ram. this game eats hardware for breakfast . having said that, he also mentioned that the visuals were nowhere near as good as the performance it was demanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^ hrrm .. interesting, i have a E8400 (3ghz) ,4gb ram and 4870 1gb , lets see what kinda performance i get . I'll post some screen grabs with FPS .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^ Even if you have 8800 series card and 3gig of ram it will look great and churn out a steady 30 FPS and it will look better then most of current gen games.I have preordered the game and it got unlocked yesterday but I have put it to download only this morning so will post some impressions and screens as soon as I reach home . I have a MacBook Pro with a 8600GT (256 MB V=RAM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 as promised here are the screenshots .. 1440x900 @max 8xAA avg fps-26-32.. 3ghz core2 duo .. 48701gb , 4gb ram. Free Image Hosting by ImageBam.com Impressions after I play it some more .. just a heads up Tribes players gonna love this game .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice! Whats the MP like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 just a heads up Tribes players gonna love this game .. I loved Tribes! Nice screenshots btw. I don't think many people would be able to play it for too long without feeling dizzy though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice! Whats the MP like? its point capture/team dm 32v32 basically with 4 maps initially .. but more modes and maps will come with free dlcs also they will be releasing the editors shortly so community will do the rest till DLC arives. copied from steam-- * Multiplayer first-person shooter set in near-Earth space 40 years from now * Experience intense zero gravity combat and complete freedom of movement * Use your rocket pack to fly freely through space and then land on any surface * Engage enemies in furious firefights, or ambush them from unexpected angles * Use tactical grenades to disable electronics, block line of sight or push enemies out from cover * Join your friends in action-packed 32 player battles fighting to control hollowed-out asteroids, huge fragments of Moon rock and the ruined remains of the International Space Station * Familiar and intuitive FPS controls let you take full advantage of the zero gravity environments * Astonishing graphics and advanced lighting effects immerse you in the cold reality of combat in space * Evocative soundtrack by Markus “Captain” Kaarlonen from Poets of the Fall * Online leaderboards and extensive personal stats tracking sound track is superb .. its got grand space opera feel .. I loved Tribes! Nice screenshots btw. I don't think many people would be able to play it for too long without feeling dizzy though... nope anyone who can handle FPS shall be fine ,, i played for like 30 mins i dint feel a thing .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 WTF! It's out??? Never mind. Downloading now What's your Steam ID John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Ok I played like 3hrs, here are my first impressions of the game- I can say my decision of ditching Modern Warfare 2 and picking this one for MP was not wrong.This game perfectly delivers what i expected a Zero-g FPS to be. Despite its premise its a very accessible game ,a true zero-gee sim would have been impossible to play as every shot fired would have propelled you backward and every shot fired from hip would have sent a player spinning.'SH' balances this feel of Zero-g and vacuum with accessible gameplay , (i got a hang of the controls within first game and but i would suggest a you to try the controls on an empty or practice server ). Its a mp only game and you spawn as an astronaut of one of the two warring factions , you are wearing a high tech spacesuit which while turned on simulates the gunfire and other ambient sounds and also prevents you from being propelled backward while firing, it comes with a jetpack which can accelerate you for brief bursts. You can power down the suit too , and when you turn off the suit, you disappear from radar of other players and everything goes silent and only thing that can be heard is your heartbeat and muffled sound of your gun, this tactic when used properly can make life hell for campers.Only disadvantage of turning it off is the hud disappears and you can only aim through ironsights and you get propelled backwards whenever you fire a shot. There is only one gun in the game and every one has same one ... but its a swiss army knife of a gun.. normally it works as assault rifle but click middle mouse and look down the scope and it will start firing sniper slugs .The gun also comes fitted with a bayonet for melee which can kill in one hit by ripping open enemy's space suit and a granade launcher for .. well ! throwing granades .Granade launcher can cycle through three types of granades , ICE , EMP and MFR. ICE is like a smoke granade good for taking cover , EMP forcibly shutsdown the suit of enemy player turning them into a sitting Duck,and MFR nade has push back effect which is good for throwing other players into deep space. The game depends a lot on teamwork , going solo more than often results into a cutscene of a corpse with punctured spacesuit spinning away into deep space.Because of the versatility of the weapon you can switch from one role to another .. just by a button press. Also ,unlike *cough* IW *cough* the game has got dedicated servers and soon dedicated server will be released for players to download and host servers for their locales. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate it 8/10 .Anyone looking forward to a unique MP experience (different from the cookie cutter online FPS MP that we have got used to) and has a rig to handle it ,should buy it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice impressions john! Sound pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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