ROCKFISH Games has provided us with a Steam code for EVERSPACE, and below you can view some lovely screenshots from this upcoming space shooter. EVERSPACE is powered by Unreal Engine 4 that is described as a more action-focused approach to the core gameplay of a space shooter that is combined with a modern, rogue-like game loop.
EVERSPACE is currently in closed beta phase, and here are its key features:
- Rogue-like gameplay with persistent progression
- AAA-style visuals & sound and PC-optimized controls (mouse + KB)
- Non-linear story-telling that perfectly fits the nature of a rogue-like
- 1st and 3rd person action focus (no sim)
- In-depth upgrade and damage system
- VR support
Naturally, we did have some minor gripes with EVERSPACE’s tech. A lot of asteroids are indestructible, something that breaks the whole gaming immersion. Moreover, we kind of hoped for ‘beefier’ explosions and even more particle effects.
The good news is that in its current state, the game runs extremely well on the PC platform. As you can see, we were getting 30-45fps in 4K on Max settings. So here is hoping that ROCKFISH Games will further improve – the already amazing – visuals as there is definitely a lot of potential here.
But what is EVERSPACE? Is this a game challenging Star Citizen? Nope. Instead, EVERSPACE is a space shooter that features small space levels that are connected via space jumps. In its current state, players can upgrade their ships, scavenge for items, and battle a number of enemies.
EVERSPACE’s control scheme works great, and its combat mechanics feel quite good. It’s just that we’d like it to be a bit flashier in order to get an “wow” from those space battles.
For viewing purposes, we’ve downsampled the images to 1080p.
Enjoy!
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Looks nice however, i can’t even remember the last time I actually played a space shooter that was any fun to play.
Try Dreadnought, it is really fun…. in my opinion, of course.
Thanks for that John I’ll take a look.
Had a look but it is not my sort of game, I was thinking of something more along the lines of Freelancer.
My knowledge is a bit limited but you can try something like: Diaspora – Freeware Battlestar Galactica Game. You have plenty of games to work with 😀
“rogue like”
pffy
we have been missing a good space sim.i wish they would bring back the wing commander series remastered ot make a new one.
Though opinions on when a viable product will be available for public consumption vary wildly, isn’t that what Star Citizen is supposed to be? at least in a spiritual sense at least. It certainly seems to be the space sim that is offering a significant storylinecampaign.
Star Citizen is forever in alpha milking you money.Star Citizenwill get pushed back again and it wont release till 2018.
Looking forward to the Kickstarter beta later this year!
What about PhysX support which was promised during Kickstarter campain?
This game looks like it will be done before Star Citizen
Star Citizen is a Schrödinger’s cat. Every game looks like it will be done before Star Citizen.
How was the performance? It looks amazing, but I’d imagine it has to be taxing. Also m/kb controls are great but for a game like this would like to know about Stick/Throttle (HOTAS), but I’ll keep in on my radar in the mean time. Would be nice to see some type of store page, even if not out yet it helps so can be added to wishlist
We could easily hit 60fps in 1080p on Max settings. In 4K, we were averaging between 30-45fps. It runs great. Keyboard + mouse controls were also fine
Nice to hear, definitely of the hotlist. Space sims every where, when even COD puts space battle mechanics into their game you know the genre has come back in a big way