Resistance-creator Insomniac Games has since long been involved in the development of its first ever multiplatform IP called Overstrike which has now received a new moniker – Fuse. The reworked Overstrike has been turned into the new IP for unspecified reasons, and its first look is out now along with a detailed account of its offerings.
To start things off, the game still remains the third person shooter four-player co-op title that it was. Its story revolves around a volatile energy source which has fallen into the hands of a terrorist organization known as Raven. A team called Overstrike 9 is out to track it down and stop its misuse. Gamers will be able to play with three of their friends, with each character having a special Fuse-powered weapon. For those playing in single-player mode, a LEAP feature has been crafted. This will enable them to instantly switch between any available character depending upon the situation.
Brian Allgeier, Creative Director, Insomniac Games, wrote on the official PlayStation blog, “Play as Dalton Brooks, an ex-mercenary who has a Mag-shield that acts as portable cover and unleashes a devastating blast that liquefies opponents. Take on the role of Naya Deveraux, who can cloak to flank enemies and fire out mini-black holes that implode its victims. As Jacob Kimble, you can keep enemies at a distance with the Arc Shot and shoot out charged bolts that chain react and fry enemies. Then there’s Izzy Sinclair, who can either launch out med beacons to heal teammates or fire her Shatter Gun to crystallizes and explode nearby threats.”
Insomniac Games has also mentioned that along with special Fuse weapons, conventional arms will also form part of the title. Progressing within the game will allow players to earn points which will be usable for upgrading weapons and character abilities. Since it’s a co-op-based title, more points will be earned by executing cooperative kills in campaign as well as in another secret mode which will be revealed later on.
Fuse, the reworked version of Overstrike, will be out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in March 2013.