shattered horizon

AndyBurnes · 16 Nov 2009 at 12:16

Futuremark Games Studio today revealed plans for the first content pack for Shattered Horizon, their PC exclusive multiplayer first-person shooter. The "Moonrise" pack, which will be free to all players, will include four new levels effectively doubling the number of levels in the game.

In Shattered Horizon, a catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons of rocky debris. Teams of players fight in zero mavity to control the limited supplies that mean the difference between survival and death in the cold of space. The Moonrise content pack includes four new levels set around the shattered Moon, taking the fight deeper into space and showing a new side to the conflict.

Although a release date for the Moonrise pack has not been announced, players who pre-ordered Shattered Horizon will be invited to start play-testing the new levels this week.

"Selected players will help us test the new Moonrise levels from a very early stage," said Antti Summala, lead designer. "Level design for zero mavity combat is a big challenge and we are looking forward to having real players help us create new experiences that cannot be found in other FPS games."

Shattered Horizon requires DirectX 10, a DirectX 10 compatible video card, and Windows Vista or Windows 7. There is no support for Windows XP or DirectX 9. Suggested retail price: €19.95 / $19.95 / £14.95.

Colossus · 16 Nov 2009 at 23:43

This is exactly what this game needs! As nice as it is the starting levels were starting to ware.

Jabbs · 17 Nov 2009 at 10:38

I have some guest passes for this game what's the crack with those.

Gimpymoo · 19 Nov 2009 at 00:06

Do you still have a guest pass?

Really want to try this game.

eekfek · 19 Nov 2009 at 00:34

Gimpymoo said:
Do you still have a guest pass?

Really want to try this game.

me too !!!

I used that online test to see if my rig could cope with the game and it basically stated I was borderline so didnt purchase..

Jabbs · 19 Nov 2009 at 07:58

I have 2 left so Gimpymoo and eekfek can have them, my steam user is Jabbypants.

Gimpymoo · 19 Nov 2009 at 23:19

Anyone else have a spare gift pass please. Everyone should have three apparently.

Jabbs kindly gave one to me but I have a mate who would like a try.

Thanks.

Gimpymoo · 19 Nov 2009 at 23:21

Anyone else have a spare gift pass please. Everyone should have three apparently.

Jabbs kindly gave one to me but I have a mate who would like a try.

Thanks.

mame · 19 Nov 2009 at 23:29

It looks ok. That's about it really. I can only guess that everyone is jumping on it because it's PC only?

Gimpymoo · 19 Nov 2009 at 23:31

mame said:
It looks ok. That's about it really. I can only guess that everyone is jumping on it because it's PC only?

How long have you played thus far?

eekfek · 20 Nov 2009 at 01:16

Jabbs said:
I have 2 left so Gimpymoo and eekfek can have them, my steam user is Jabbypants.

thank you Jabbs, appreciate it

** i cant seem to locate you on steam Jabbs, my steam nick atm is 'tega' with a picture of Kenny Dalglish if you can find me ? **

Mp4 · 26 Nov 2009 at 15:53

Just saw this on Steam:

Shattered Horizon requires DirectX 10, a DirectX 10 compatible video card, and Windows Vista or Windows 7. There is no support for Windows XP or DirectX 9.

Whoa are most games doing this now? .. NEEDS DX10 / Vista / Win7?

AndyBurnes · 26 Nov 2009 at 16:02

Mp4 said:
Just saw this on Steam:

Shattered Horizon requires DirectX 10, a DirectX 10 compatible video card, and Windows Vista or Windows 7. There is no support for Windows XP or DirectX 9.

Whoa are most games doing this now? .. NEEDS DX10 / Vista / Win7?

Shattered Horizon is the first DX10 only game (Halo 2 & Shadowrun don't count, the games ran fine on XP with a small hack). I know of no other game due out in the next year that requires Vista or 7.

Mp4 · 26 Nov 2009 at 16:04

^ Ah fair do's

i really need to upgrade at some point to a DX10 GFX card heh

eekfek · 1 Jan 2010 at 19:07

what a truly superb game !! a must for those who miss Tribes :eek:

!!! okay it hasnt got skiing but its got jetpacks !!!

managed to bag this off steam for £3.50 and have just played for nearly 3hrs straight .. brilliant game

two guest passes up for grabs ..

xen_ · 1 Jan 2010 at 19:30

I'm not a big fan of this game tbh, but if anyone wants any guest passes I have 3.

pieplough · 1 Jan 2010 at 20:34

eekfek said:
what a truly superb game !! a must for those who miss Tribes !!! okay it hasnt got skiing but its got jetpacks !!!

managed to bag this off steam for £3.50 and have just played for nearly 3hrs straight .. brilliant game

two guest passes up for grabs ..

Got my hopes up there, but says its £11.25 now

Dunno if ill even like it tbh.

eekfek · 1 Jan 2010 at 20:59

I can send you a guest pass if you want to try it ? even at £11 i'd still buy it ... the gameplay is nothing like normal fps, its full 360 degree movement and everyone has the same equipment so its down to your skill.

pieplough · 1 Jan 2010 at 21:01

eekfek said:
I can send you a guest pass if you want to try it ? even at £11 i'd still buy it ... the gameplay is nothing like normal fps, its full 360 degree movement and everyone has the same equipment so its down to your skill.

Yeah go on then mate

steam name is pieplough. Cheers.

eekfek · 1 Jan 2010 at 21:16

accept friend request and I can forward it to you ,,,

***sent it***