Hey guys! I've been working on groovy top-down shooter called Geneshift.
EDIT: I've updated the name and screenshots in this first post cause it was all so out of date before. The game also used to be called Subvein: Mutant Factions, but I recently renamed it. Sorry for the confusion!Geneshift OverviewGeneshift is an online shooter that combines fast-paced action with strategic RPG and RTS gameplay. You play as a mutant and can create groovy skill builds to help you in combat. You can poison your enemies and escape with invisibility; or bounce sniper bullets off walls for that perfect trick shot. It's got cars too, multiplayer action and a singleplayer campaign where you save the world from zombies!
Anyway I've been working on this thing for over 8 years now and am currently living in Peru to finish it off because it's cheaper here :D
Drive-by shooting into the Barn
Key FeaturesStrategic Skills SystemExplore countless skill builds, combos and counters as you level up and develop your mutant. Any experience you earn is permanently saved to your account.
But there's a twist! The skills in Geneshift are unique because they give you both a benefit and a penalty. The Vampirism skill for example gives you health when you harm enemies but also reduces your weapon damage. It doesn't make you more powerful, but rather lets you fight with a more personalized play style. This trade-off keeps the skills balanced and allows new players to compete against higher level players who have more penalties.
The penalties add plenty of tactical depth too. You must not only master your strengths, but exploit your enemies' weaknesses! Blade Fury for example slashes nearby enemies but it also reduces weapon accuracy. So when your enemy casts it get away! By fighting at long range he won't be able to hit you.
Chemical Base BuildingBuild a chemical empire! Chemicals are like buildings in an RTS game - they cost a lot but give you many long-term advantages. Place them in secret locations and reap the benefits - you can sell weapons, teleport around the map, reveal your enemies and more!
But again, there's a twist! Chemicals in Geneshift are invisible and enemy players cannot see them. They can be revealed by your Sonar Cells and not even know it. What's really cool though is that while you can't see enemy chemicals, you can still destroy them.
But how do you destroy what you cannot see?? By spying on your enemies! Watch their movements and deduce the location of their chemicals, then Neutralize that spot. With invisible chemicals there is plenty of deception, deduction, and mind games to master!
Poisoning someone with Venom Shot
Over 20 WeaponsChoose from a diverse range for weapons: pistols, shotguns, rifles, snipers, explosives, even a flamethrower! Complete missions to earn extra cash and buy super powerful weapons.
Crazy VehiclesZoom around the map as your allies ride shotgun. Fire out the windows, shoot out tires or simply run your enemies over. Some vehicles have special abilities too, like a car bomb!
Ranked ServersCompete against others in ranked servers. Like the ELO rating system used in chess, your rank moves up and down based on how you score against your opponents. Advanced lag compensation ensures that your rank is a measure of your skill and not your ping.
Unique Game ModesPlay in unique game modes like Chemical Warfare, where you claim territory and capture control points. You can also race cars in Checkpoint and cooperatively survive swarms of zombies in Outbreak. Or simply play the classics like Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.
User Generated MapsMake and share maps with the in-built map editor! Anyone can do it. There are countless maps to play and a great community in the forums willing to offer advice and feedback.
Sexy CosmeticsYou like hats? Well how about capes!? Unlock cool cosmetics such as capes, glowing bullets, lightsabers and more! These cosmetics don't impact gameplay but sure look sexy!
Vehicle assault!
Surviving a swarm of zombies!
Development StuffI first released Geneshift way back in 2009 and with the help of the community it has been polished, balanced and perfected ever since. I've sine quit my job, moved to Peru where it's sunny and cheap and am trying to finish it up before I max out my credit cards. Probably not very responsible, but hey, it's fun!
The game is completely custom build with the following technologies:
C++
OpenGL
GLFW
OpenAL
Enet
Libcurl
InspirationsGeneshift is kind of a combination of all of my favourite games. Namely Counter Strike, DOTA and Starcraft. It borrows from all of these games and gives it the weird shooter/RPG/RTS mechanics. Basically I love competitive PvP games and don't feel this needs to be restricted to a single genre. The game balances fast-paced twitch like reflexes with strategic base building and skill build construction. Lots of depth, lots of fun and lots of ways to defeat your enemies!
Of course 7 years ago the game was very different to today. Back then the primary inspirations were GTA2, Diablo and Soldat. Soldat is a great indie game that I used to play all the time back at school and it's very existence is what gave me the idea to create the game in the first place.
Going for a chain-reaction kill with exploding vehicles
LinksOfficial Game Site: GeneshiftCompany Site: http://niknakstudios.comFree Demo Download (69MB): http://geneshift.net/downloads/GeneshiftSetup.exeScreenshots: http://geneshift.net/media.phpSteam Greenlight: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93082629Indie DB: http://www.indiedb.com/games/geneshiftGame Jolt: http://gamejolt.com/games/shooter/geneshift/25926/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneshiftTwitter: https://twitter.com/bencelotAnyway if you have any questions let me know! I'm gunna be chucking it up on Steam in a few months (though I've been saying this for the past 2 years). Just gotta make music now and integrate Steam then release!
Have fun!
Ben (bencelot).