Shatter - Single Player / Multi Player / Co-op Breakout style game

[Gimpymoo]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/20820/

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, special attacks, and boss battles which combine to provide an experience that is always interactive.

Includes Story, Endless, Boss Rush, Time Attack, Endless Co-op multiplayer, and Time Attack Co-op multiplayer modes with leaderboards and achievements.

A Vibrant 3D Style presented across 10 distinct worlds in up to Full HD.

A fully scored soundtrack featuring over 90 minutes of award winning original music.

The Multiplayer is LOCAL only, not Online.

Does have online leaderboards though.

 

[Shamikebab]

Is this made by the same people as Ricochet? Looks a lot like it in style.

 

[Lysander]

I think this really needs to be mentioned again for the sole purposes of the gameplay.

You may be skeptical about this game but it is very good indeed. This is not just an average breakout clone - there is lots that has been thought about to make it more interesting.

- You can control the ball as well as the bat by pulling it towards you or pushing it away, meaning you don't have to wait ages to get the final bricks
- You get horizontal, vertical and spherical playing fields within the same level so there's more variety
- Different style levels from desert to neon to ice themed
- The retro electro soundtrack is a very nice addition and keeps things moving at a great pace
- Graphics are very slick, the whole thing has a very polished feel to it

Simply put, for those who like retro style gaming - or just great gameplay - this is top class addictive entertainment. It's great to come across a retro style game done well and put together with care.

 

[FrenchTart]

Looks pretty cool actually.

Only mentions PS3 in the OP - I presume this is PC too what with this being the pc games forum?

 

[Lysander]

Yes, it's on Steam for about £7.

 

[Gimpymoo]

For those interested, the devs have patched in Steam cloud support.

These devs really are on the ball.

 

[Chronictank]

Anyone who has bought this, how does the MP work?

 

[D-Ranged]

I like the look of that.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Anyone who has bought this, how does the MP work?

It is local multiplayer although it does have global scoreoards with Friends etc.

 

[Frapple]

Was interested till realised it was local only, boo

 

[McManicMan]

nice little breakout style game

 

[Raumarik]

I'll wait until it's on a steam deal

 

[Anominity]

WIll the local multiplayer work over things like Hamachi?

 

[skullman]

Its really good - easily the best breakout style game I've ever played. Loving the soundtrack too.

 

[Final8y]

Just played this & its better than i expected, great fun & great music

 

[Deadbeat]

Can't wait for the Steam deal. Well, that's not strictly true - I can, and I will. £7 buys a lot of game, in my book.

 

[Shamikebab]

I thought it was pretty shallow tbh, the mechanic is awesome but is not used at all. The levels are all basically the same, no non destructible bricks that you have to manoeuvre round or anything

 

[Final8y]

Can't wait for the Steam deal. Well, that's not strictly true - I can, and I will. £7 buys a lot of game, in my book.

The soundtrack alone is worth more with most tracks transitioning into something else than what they started out at .

Shatter Official youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cnl...F6A4C005B&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1