Abstract
X-Out Resurfaced comes out February 20, 2025.Digital pre-orders are at the moment accessible.Remake of the traditional C64 shoot’em up.
Some folks say outdated legends by no means die. We totally agree with them, as we’re keen to present a serving to hand to people who want to rise once more.
X-Out Resurfaced is a full-blown, high-definition remake of the outdated Commodore 64 traditional X-Out. That includes attractive visuals and a reworked management scheme, this new model is the right approach to expertise this unimaginable shoot’em up in all its glory.
The sport begins with a novel loadout display, revolutionary for its time, permitting you to decide on your craft, weaponry and choice varieties, earlier than submersing your self in frantic, underwater shmup motion.
The problem might be powerful and the enemies quite a few, however Captain Granger and his trustworthy craft Trilobite are undoubtedly as much as the duty. He’s after all of the final line of protection towards the alien horrors which are making an attempt to invade Earth by means of the ocean depths.
These cosmic horrors sound like they is perhaps an excessive amount of so that you can deal with alone? Nothing to fret about, as X-Out Resurfaced includes a model new two-player mode. Sharing the underwater terror is caring in any case.
Final however not least, the banger of a soundtrack obtained a whole makeover by the unique composer himself, the nice Chris Huelsbeck. Value a very good pay attention or two should you’re an enjoyer of improbable retro tunes.
X-Out Resurfaced continues to be at the moment accessible for pre-order, with a full launch on February 20, 2025.
We’re relying on you captain. Good luck!
X-Out: Resurfaced
ININ Video games
$19.99
You thought they’d come from house? Improper!
It’s as much as you alone to cease an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean on this legendary, house pc period shoot ‘em up, dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for contemporary platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!
Resurfaced:
In 1990, the yr of X-Out’s preliminary launch on Amiga, it stood out as a breath of contemporary seaside air within the stale shoot ’em-up house.
It didn’t happen in “house” as so many video games of its style did (and nonetheless do) however as an alternative went for a dive by means of underwater worlds.
However what actually pushed it additional than its side-scrolling rivals was its store system, permitting gamers to combine and match from all kinds of ships, weapons, and different equipment to construct their fleet. This made each playthrough (try) really feel totally different and distinctive.
In 2024 the extremely difficult underwater shoot ‘em up from the sport growth legends at Rainbow Arts is lastly returning.
ININ and Ziggurat have collaborated to deliver you a trustworthy remake fully rebuilt from the bottom up and enormously improved.
Redrawn:
The spectacular sprite work of yesteryear has not solely been remade into much more spectacular fashionable high-resolution sprites but additionally enormously expanded upon with particle and lighting results. 8 different levels, the enemies, the bosses, the ships, the projectiles—every thing shines in a brand-new mild!
Remixed:
Aside from the visible journey of every playthrough, you’ll embark on a musical one as nicely: epic synth soundscapes that drive you ahead by the magnificent Chris Hülsbeck. Along with him remastering his unique works, we’ve got created three solely new tracks as nicely.
Remembered:
And it isn’t simply Chris Hülsbeck who has returned for this remake: Ogan Kandemiroglu, the brother and co-artist of Celal Kandemiroglu who created the unique iconic key artwork of X-Out, took on that job for the remake as a tribute.
Re-equipped:
The store system is again and completely improved as nicely: new preconfigured load-outs let you leap straight into the motion, added merchandise descriptions assist new cadets configure and construct their fleet, and we have FINALLY marked the accessible slots on your weaponry.
Bolstered:
Do you have to nonetheless really feel overwhelmed by X-Out’s problem, then possibly it’s time for a co-captain. Enlist a good friend and face the terrors from the ocean deep collectively within the native 2-player co-op mode!
Reversed:
In the event you suppose you’ve seen every thing there may be to the sport already, then put together to have your bearing modified and your gyro twisted within the Mirror Mode with its reverse-scrolling ranges!
Recapped:
• Expertise a contemporary however trustworthy tackle an actual shoot-’em-up traditional!
• Get dazzled by the brand new and delightful sprite work blended with shiny particle and lighting results!
• Take a journey by means of new and outdated synth soundscapes courtesy of composer legend Chris Hülsbeck!
• Select considered one of three load-outs or construct your personal fleet within the improved store system!
• Seize a trusty ally and face the depths collectively in a 2-player sofa co-op dive!
• Get your world flipped, turned the other way up within the Mirror Mode!
• Too difficult? Do not fret we obtained some cheats so that you can breeze by means of the sport with ease!
