Here’s an Xbox One exclusive to keep your eye on: after launching their first game on Steam, the folks at indie studio 34BigThings are apparently keeping their foot on the gas pedal. ID@Xbox local-multiplayer title Hyperdrive Massacre is now set to fulfill its destiny, bringing vintage laser battles to the next-gen console by Microsoft.
In Hyperdrive Massacre, you’ll wear an astronaut helmet, get behind the wheel of a space cadillac and throw down the gauntlet in what the devs call a “neon-fuelled arcade shooter in Spacewar sauce.” They urge you to invite friends over, grab controllers, crack open a few, lean back on the couch (or start jumping, your call), and enjoy the game on the platform it was designed for.
Here are some of the game’s features, courtesy of the developers:
- Pick between 8 cars and wreak havoc in 4 space arenas, with same as much content to be unlocked by playing;
- Unleash an arsenal of 10 pick-up weapons including shotguns, grenades, homing missiles, energy spears, laser sniper rifles and mines, for your destructive amusement;
- Play defensively without being tediously passive! By raising your front shield, you can bounce off bullets right in the face of your attackers. Ha ha, BOOM!
- Enjoy 6 game modes, from basic Deathmatch to DeathRace, LastManStanding, Spong, and the RocketLeague-sque 2D SpaceSoccer;
- Mock your friends for their lack of hand-eye coordination, while you master the challenging zero-friction movement system;
- No friends around, or missing one player? Face the vicious AI and its 4 different difficulty settings.
We are told that Hyperdrive Massacre is coming on January 13th for $9.99 / €9.99 with a 20% discount for Gold members at launch.
SOURCE: 34BigThings Press Release