Tunnelers
First screens released from online action game due to begin beta testing in Q2.
Bratislava, February 25th, 2010 -- Game development studio Floating Minds presents first game screenshots from Tunnelers - free online action game.
Story
The secret that has been hidden under the Earth surface for a long time emerges. In distant future, mankind stands on the edge of its own destruction. Humans, divided to factions named PICaDor and Clayram, are fighting for ultimate energy resource Carretium. Tired by long conflict, explorers discover a mysterious race of Agartha, which defends its territory with no respect. Fight for survival begins…
Tanks
Players will be able to choose from 9 various powerful tanks and play for three sides. Each tank will have different features of digging, movement speed, energy, shields and damage making. Every tank will possess a unique primary weapon, e.g. machine gun, rockets, laser, EMP, chain lightning, plasma, etc. Tanks will be categorized as light, medium or heavy to create best formations to play.
Game Modes
At launch, game will offer following multiplayer modes:
• Free For All – player is on his own and battles against everybody else
• Team Showdown – teams battle against each another
• Capture The Flag – teams try to capture the flag of the opposite team and bring it to own base
• Dominion – teams try to conquer given bases on a map and hold it as long as possible
Gameplay and Graphics
Tunnelers will offer instant entertainment to all players with no need to learn complicated game mechanisms. Player will have a choice to chill out in a quick match or to fight for long hours in epic battles.
Game will have detailed 3D graphics using top-down camera view. This combination will offer graphically rich levels, while preserving good control of the battleground for players even during toughest fights.
Game Availability
Since developers would like to bring the full experience to everybody they have decided to provide the whole gameplay for free. Extra features such as statistics, collection of awards and achievements, teaming up with friends and managing player´s own gamerooms will be available for a subscription fee.
At launch, Tunnelers will be available for PC only.
Tunnelers beta test is scheduled for Q2 2010. However, signup has already been opened and everybody can register via official webpage – www.tunnelers.com.
Screenshots
Please find attached at www.tunnelers.com/pr/tunnelers_screenshots.zip
Media Contact:
Filip Kuna
kuna@floatingminds.com
tel: +421 907 757 395 Igor Demovic
demovic@floatingminds.com
tel: +421 914 323 953
About Floating Minds
Floating Minds was established as an independent game developer in 2009. Behind Floating Minds, there are young talented people with interest and passion to break through in the video game industry globally. Since Tunnelers is project from gamers to gamers, feedback of players will be crucial to make it great fun.