Developed by Acony Games, Bullet Run will be a free to play PC online First Person Shooter.
It will be available later this Summer.
Bullet Run is a team based online shooter, set on a TV reality show, where contestants must show off their deadly talents for fame.
“While our games portfolio continues to grow across many different genres of online gaming, the addition of Bullet Run brings an entirely new level of entertainment to the gameplay experience for both the free-to-play community and fans of first-person shooters,” said Christopher Sturr, Executive Director of Business Development and Corporate Strategy, Sony Online Entertainment.
“The game promises a high energy persistent combat experience that few FPS games have obtained, while also lowering the barriers of entry for more casual players looking for a unique gaming experience.”
Bullet Run is set in the near future, and won’t award you for kills alone, but the way you kill.
Style and performance is the key to gaining fame on this TV show entitled Bullet Run, and will win you both fame and heat points.
You will be able to customise your character, creating a unique look that will appeal to the fans of the show.
Matches will vary in location, from oilrigs, to open jungles, and towns, with 6 in all.
Every setting will provide a different array of tactical options, play styles, and equipment to use.
A ‘Synth’ technology in the ‘show’ will allow the contestants to die and be reborn in a new body, until the match is over. This will make death less of a hinderance and will allow the fast paced gameplay the developers want to achieve.
“We are excited to bring players what we think will be the best FPS experience in the PC free-to-play market,” said Andre Herbst, Founding Partner and Marketing Director, ACONY. “We designed Bullet Run with the same quality and attention to detail as a AAA retail product but focused on making it a great game experience for a full range of players regardless of their skill level.”
“We believe the sexier, media-driven storyline sets it apart from other FPS games and will continue to attract new players who might be tired of the same military shooters,” added Frank Trigub, Founding Partner, ACONY.
Players will be able to upgrade their character based on their performance. These include unlocking new weapons, weapon modifications, wardrobe items/accessories, etc.
The customisation options should mean that not one player is the same, creating many thousands of possible looks.
So what are the key features?
- Free to play (Though additional content will be available on a marketplace)
- Eight Kill Skills (These are unique abilities that can be trained and used in combat, as players build ‘heat’. These include damage heals, berserker mode, enemy-trapping robots, aerial ammo attacks, devastating mini-gun action and more.
- Active Reload (Reloading will take some skill to master in this fast paced game. A circular target will appear once hitting reload, and if hit in the right spot, will reload the gun much faster)
- Six Killer Arenas
- Fast-Paced Multiplayer Combat (Up to 20 contestants will be able to battle it out in two games, Team Deathmatch, or Dominion)
- Character Stylization
- Weapon of Choice (You will be able to stylise your weapon of choice, adding silencers, scopes, stocks and more. Paintjobs/decals are also available)
- Bring on the Heat (The more heat you recieve, the more fans. The more fans, the bigger the fame. You will be able to taunt, slay, and humiliate, increasing the heat.)
- Character Progression (New fame will gain player experience, rather like XP in RPG games, resulting in unique items and weapons. In game currency will also let you gain new skills.)
- Killing Community (Add friends, join them, and chat via the ComCenter.)
- Additional Features (A Nemesis system will allow you to see who is blocking your chance to fame, so you can take them out. A Taunt system with custom animations will help pump up the crowd. Quick Play options will also be available, as will extras, like minigames.
To register for the BETA of Bullet Run, please visit their Official page:
No official ERSB rating for the game has yet been announced.
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