Epic and EA have just confirmed their new first-person shooter, Bulletstorm.
As we revealed this weekend, the title is a super-violent FPS, and has been developed by Polish studio People Can Fly, which Epic bought a controlling stake in back in 2007.
Set to release in 2011, Bulletstorm brings "new furor" to first-person shooter action with its signature 'kill with skill' gameplay, which is "packed with blockbuster moments," according to Epic.
The game tells the story of a futuristic confederation protected by an elite band of mercenaries: Dead Echo. When Dead Echo members Grayson Hunt and Ishi Sato learn they've been working for the wrong side, they're betrayed by their commander and exiled to the far reaches of the galaxy.
In Bulletstorm, Grayson and Ishi find themselves surrounded by hordes of mutants and flesh eating gangs in an abandoned paradise. They have two objectives: get off the planet alive, and exact revenge on the man who sent them there.
Apparently players step into the role of Grayson Hunt complete with an arsenal of over-the-top combat moves and outrageously large guns.
"Bulletstorm's array of distinct 'skillshots' produces unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay and yell-inducing satisfaction," Epic continues.
It explains: "The skillshot system rewards players for inciting mayhem in the most creative way possible. The more insane the skillshot, the more points players collects to upgrade their character and unlock weapons, which then allows them to execute even more creative moves and exaggerated skillshots."
Epic boss Michael Capps said of the game: "Bulletstorm is the kind of game we love to make because it's pure, unadulterated entertainment. People Can Fly has created a wildly fun first-person shooter that looks gorgeous running on the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology, and the skillshot system is a welcome addition to the genre. We can't wait to see how everyone reacts to seeing Bulletstorm."
Good stuff. Bulletstorm is set to release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
The plot sounds like absolute nonsense. However, unlike movies, a game can feature the most idiotic of stories and still provide rediculous amounts of fun.
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