Blackout - Early Access
A single-player zombies experience. Players are armed with diverse weapons, unique abilities, bullet types, and more to face relentless hordes of cunning enemies. Navigate the in-depth DnD-style progression system, in this riveting journey through an ever-increasing wave of undead threats.
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Positive (21) - 80% of the 21 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Feb 6, 2024
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We're at a stage in development where the game is functionally fully made but requires substantial feedback from players for the sake of balancing, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Between the third and fourth week of February. Till then, we'll run various playtesting cycles where we gather data from a certain period, make changes depending on what we find, and then rinse and repeat this cycle until we feel confident that our product is the best for the final release or till our deadline of early February.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version would have the same amount of gameplay but with more polished systems, visuals, gameplay, and new features that aid in game flow and player immersion.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of the Early Access version is mostly content complete with around 95% of the desired gameplay already in the game. Most of the art (textures, animations, etc.) are temporary/placeholder and will be replaced with their finalized versions in future updates. Almost all progression systems (Perktronix, Arsenal Ascender, Fortune Teller, etc.) are in the game and fully functioning with some coming in a later update like the "Maxtronix Machine". All player mechanics, HUDs, and level mechanics are in the game and fully functioning. All enemy types and mechanics are in the game and fully functioning.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No, this product will always be free.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We have an active discord community that players can join through the discord button in the game's main menu. In this discord, players can send their feedback directly to us, have chats with devs, and hang out with others. We'll be constantly receiving and iterating upon feedback given to us through these means.”
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About This Game

Embark on a heart-pounding journey in Blackout, a riveting single-player endless zombies experience. Armed with a diverse arsenal of weapons, unique abilities, and a myriad of bullet types, players face relentless hordes of zombies. From the familiar walkers, to cunning, elusive enemy types with devious tactics, survival demands strategic thinking. Dive into an in-depth DnD-style progression system, featuring the innovative Perktronix and more, as you navigate through an ever-increasing wave of undead threats.

Face the Horde

The onslaught intensifies as you progress in Blackout. Brace yourself for dynamic challenges with new zombie types emerging every few rounds. Weaker foes are replaced, keeping you on your toes. Beware the occasional appearance of ability-immune boss zombies – formidable adversaries that pose a game-ending threat. Focus your skills and weaponry to conquer these powerful foes, ensuring your survival against the relentless tide of the undead.

Upgrades, Upgrades, Upgrades!

Immerse yourself in a 1-20 individual stat increase player upgrade system, drawing inspiration from DnD. Upgrade your stats strategically through zombies-style machines, empowering your character to confront the unyielding horde with newfound strength and resilience, the Arsenal Ascender, Fortune Teller, Perktronix machines, and more await your exploration.

Self-Defense

Equip yourself with an array of upgradable weapons, harness 15+ unique abilities, deploy grenades, and unlock special bullet types in Blackout. Mastery of these tools is the key to survival – seamlessly combine them to pave your way through the relentless waves of enemies. Each tool at your disposal offers a distinct advantage, and only those who learn to wield them in harmony will achieve the highest level of success. Face the apocalypse head-on and emerge victorious with the skillful use of your formidable arsenal.

World Progression

Journey through Blackout's dark landscapes, where the very essence of progression lies in the completion of harrowing rituals. Engage in intense battles to fill your chalice with the ritual blood of fallen enemies during these dark ceremonies. This precious resource becomes the key to unlocking gates leading to new areas of the map.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 / Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470 - DirectX 12.0 compatible system
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows® 11 64 Bit (latest update)
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K / Core™ i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 - DirectX 12.0 compatible system
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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