It was announced by Z-Software, that their action and strategy game Dustwind, is available now on Steam Early Access. Make quick tactical decisions, sneak, aim for bodyparts, use traps, drive cars, deploy turrets, play as a dog, and more in Dustwind.
Check out the reveal trailer of Dustwind, featuring some gameplay footage:
“There are various opportunities in DUSTWIND: different game modes enable the players to play exciting multiplayer battles against each other or cooperatively against the relentless AI. The post-apocalyptic world is the atmospheric setting in which the players can proof their tactical and strategical skills. DUSTWIND has no fixed classes. Instead the player has the opportunity to experiment with different weapon and skill combinations. Another core feature of DUSTWIND is the map editor in which the players can create maps and rule sets easily to adjust the gaming experience to their needs. Using Steam Workshop these user generated maps can be shared between the community.
About the game
WELCOME TO DUSTWIND, A MULTIPLAYER REAL-TIME TACTICS GAME
The world has come to an end. Anyone still alive must fight other survivors. The time has come for you and your friends to get rekt while fighting against each other, other teams, or the Evil Computer in Cooperative mode.
Come join the CLUSTERFUN!
Make quick tactical decisions, create custom characters with interesting combinations of skills and gear, and dominate the battlefield!
TACTICAL ACTION COMBAT
Sneak, aim for bodyparts, use varied weapons and ammo, trick and flank your enemies, set or disarm traps, drive and repair vehicles, and try not to blow up all of your teammates! Seriously, don´t take that bazooka into close quarters combat.
A VARIETY OF ONLINE GAMEMODES, COOP OR PVP
A typical game session is anywhere between 10 minutes and 1.5 hours, strongly depending on which gamemode and map you play. Large cooperative maps take longer (if you don´t die), while competitive matches are usually timed at 10-20 minutes.
CREATE AND TWEAK YOUR CUSTOM CHARACTERS
No fixed classes, no grinding, no unlocking, NO PAY-TO-WIN. Experiment with various character builds without wasting your time. But you only get 10.000 points to spend on each character you make, so spend them wisely to find the coolest combination of skills and gear that suits you personally. Don´t worry though, you can re-stat or make a new char any time!
PLAY AS A DOG
Dogs are great support units who can throw grenades, drive cars, deploy turrets, fire mounted car guns, heal people (bring your DOGtor!), repair stuff, bite enemies in the butt, and more.. The only thing they can´t do is use (the most) human weapons. But so what? Show those humans how tactical fighting is done! Wuff!
PLAY AS A ROBOT
11010101 KILL ALL… Darn OS update, brb! Powering down 🙁
CLUSTERFUN!
Nothing feels as good as killing your enemy with a toilet plunger fired from your compound bow right at his face. You could have went for broadhead arrows or explosive arrows.. But you didn´t. They DESERVED a plunger to the face, that´s why.
CREATE YOUR OWN MAPS AND RULESETS WITH EASE
Dustwind is meant to be played the way YOU want to play it! Stay with the default maps and rules, or create house rules with just a few clicks. Enjoy cool maps created by others, or be a mapper yourself. Our user-friendly, Steam Workshop integrated map editor allows you to leave your mark on the game by expressing your creativity and sharing your work proudly and easily with the entire community. Power to the people!”
For more information on Dustwind, visit its official website.
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