Team 17 has announced Planet Alpha, the latest game under its steadily growing publishing umbrella. Make sure you check out the trailer above, as it looks rather interesting.
You'll be making your way across an alien planet, escaping from "relentless enemies" as they chase you across the world. The first thing to take away from this announcement trailer is that it looks lovely; the backgrounds in particular wonderfully colourful and lively, adding a nice depth to the environments.
There's no date set in stone yet, but it's likely we'll see the game release later this year. It's one to keep an eye on - hopefully the narrative can match the vivid visuals.
What do you think of Planet Alpha? Rocket down to the comments below and let us know.
Update: A new PlayStation Blog post from the game's creative director, Adrian Lazar, provides some more details. You'll be able to directly control a day and night cycle, which changes the dynamics of the levels. "For example, deep in the dense alien jungle light barely reaches the soil so at day some species of mushrooms extend toward the canopy to escape the shade. If you’re observant, you can use them as platforms to reach higher places or as covers to sneak past enemies."
Check out the PlayStation Blog post here.
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Comments 9
In a word 'MEH!'
Another 'relatively' low polygonal artstyle with 'garish colours. Game-play looked very average and to make up for that, have stuff going on in the background to detract...
Each to their own but NOT for me!
Personally I think it's looks good, graphically at least. Gameplay-wise though I'm more sceptical as it looks like you just go from left to right on the screen without any shooting, puzzles etc. I'm sure we'll learn more in time, so will reserve judgment until then.
Looks fine, but it also reminds me of how much I want a third-person mode in No Man's Sky.
Updated with a link to the new PlayStation Blog post, which has new information.
Pretty
Loving the visuals and overall feel to this. Definitely one for me to watch out for. Personally I was over the retro-8bit-poly look two decades ago! Great for some [quick] nostalgia but the FLOOD of titles copying the already washed up formula is dizzying. The crisp clean bold color palette here is actually refreshing, and the concept seems unique. Can't wait to hear more!
love the art style, colour me interested
Looks like a 2D Star Child for those who don't have PSVR.
meh
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