Infinity Runner
Release Date: July 14, 2014
Action, FPP, science fiction, platformers, horror, indie games, Meta Quest / Oculus, VR, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Steam
Developed by Wales Interactive, an independent sci-fi production which combines the features of a first-person action game with elements of a 3D platformer. The action takes place on board of the gigantic ship Inifinity which travels through space to find a new planet to populate. The success of the mission becomes questionable when it turns out that the ship's crew is being haunted by the last of the mythical werewolves.
The Infinity is the largest spaceship ever built by man-kind; flung into the void of space to secure humanity a new home amongst the stars. However, instead of discovering paradise, the inhabitants of The Infinity unlocked the door to a long forgotten nightmare. Deep inside this leviathan something terrible hunts, out of myth and legend the last werewolf stalks the ship.
Infinity Runner centres on a prisoner desperately trying to escape the decaying ship and the clutches of the terror within. It’s a sci-fi action running game for PC, Mac, and Linux that features 14 stunning levels, Oculus Rift support and multi-player.
In Infinity Runner, the player controls the protagonist, the prisoner, from a first-person perspective as he is challenged to escape from the gargantuan spaceship. This is accomplished by use of techniques and movements inspired by the disciplines of parkour and mixed martial arts, the game-play conveys the players strain and physical contact with the environment whilst dealing with the constantly changing and expansive surroundings. As well as these evasive elements there’s also combat sections in the game where a dynamic targeting system is used which calls for fast reflex combinations. The game supports the latest virtual reality technology as well as having multi-player mode which enables up to 32 people to play head to head.
Even though it’s a slick action game the story is very important part of your journey, as well as being your call to action it will reveal revelations along your action packed ride. Some of the story is told at high pace but there are some slower paced transition sections at the end of each level where we develop the narrative for the player. Without giving too much away you have someone guiding you through the game who talks to you telepathically. Their role is not only to orientate you but to help unfold the story for the player as you find out who you are and why you’re on the ship.
The Oculus Rift mode literally transports you inside the Infinity spaceship to be totally immersed in the thick of the action. The game-play is designed to complement the VR mode so you get the best experience possible and it enhances the game by adding another dimension to the playing experience.
There is also another feature that transforms the game into a unique experience, the multi-player mode. This allows up to a 32 players to battle it out head to head to find out who’s the ultimate Infinity Runner.
Infinity Runner packs a lot into one super slick sci-fi action game bundle and with it re-invents the running genre!
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Videos and Screens
[1:27] Infinity Runner launch trailer
Infinity Runner Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows July 14, 2014
PlayStation 4 April 21, 2015
Xbox One April 22, 2015
Developer: Wales Interactive
Publisher: Wales Interactive
Age restrictions: 12+
Infinity Runner System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium III 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 7600 or better), 1 GB HDD, Windows XP (SP2)/Vista/7/8, Internet connection