Everreach: Project Eden Could Be The New Mass Effect

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Explore The Mysteries Of An Ancient Alien World In Everreach Project Eden

Everreach: Project Eden is an upcoming indie space shooter RPG that looks to fill the Mass Effect-sized hole in our hearts. via: Gematsu Watching gameplay footage of Everreach: Project Eden immediately elicits a sense of nostalgia for the those that loved the Mass Effect series. , which comes via development studio and publisher , taps into that feeling of fast-paced action structured within the storytelling devices of a big-budget . The cinematic, third-person sci-fi shooter might just might be a temporary replacement for those players longing for a story-based game that doesn’t require the time investment of nor the frustrating mechanics of . With eight hours of gameplay, or up to 12 for the true completionist, the indie title is a full experience on its own. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Nora Harwood, who works as security personnel for a company called Everreach, is helping to oversee the colonization of a new society called Eden. But of course, colonizing a new planet isn’t without its challenges. She embarks on a mission to investigate mysterious occurrences that are threatening Eden. The journey takes her deep into the throes of a turbulent planet, where she uncovers the secrets of an ancient extraterrestrial civilization. The premise is an amalgamation of storylines not unique in the genre, but mashed up to create a different spin on the narrative. Ultimately, the game hinges on a mystery as the protagonist is merely searching for answers amidst the chaos. Emotion-driven choice elements and branching options guide the game's storyline. The gameplay trailer shows vast, expansive cityscapes, dramatic shootouts and vehicular warfare that pits the player against massive ships as they try to shoot down the protagonist. via: Headup Games With an impressive animation style and bright, colorful imagery, Everreach: Project Eden appears to breathe new life into the sci-fi shooter genre. Players can level up their characters through a multifaceted skill tree, which allows for customizations that power up specific aspects of the character. And though it may have some things in common with other video game storylines, the story seems poised to have a major payoff that sets it apart from games within the genre. Like the games, Everreach: Project Eden will build to different outcomes based on the player's choices throughout the game. In fact, the game's writer, Michelle Clough, worked on narrative quality assurance on Mass Effect 3. PAX attendees can trial the game throughout the expo. It is scheduled for release on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 before the end of the year.