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Project Root

A classic top-down shooter, referring to the legends of the Desert Strike series genre. In the game we play the members of the rebel organisation Arcturus, who are trying to put an end to the world dominance of the powerful energy corporation Prometheus.

Action | top-down | indie games | shoot 'em up | shooters

Project Root Release Date

01May2014

PC

28Apr2015

XONE PS4 PSV

developer: OPQAM publisher: Reverb Triple XP Official website

Project Root, released on PC, XONE, etc., is a classic top-down shooter, referring to the legends of the genre known from arcade machines and 16-bit computers. The game was created by an independent studio OPQAM from Argentina.

Plot

The plot of Project Root is set in a world in which practically all production and distribution of electronic energy by a powerful corporation called Prometheus. Thanks to the ideas of the brilliant president Demetrio Watts, the company has developed new technologies that allow it to produce more energy at a much lower cost, giving it almost full control over the market. No one, however, expects that Prometheus' charismatic boss has his motives and is secretly making plans to take full control of humanity. The only people who know Watts' true intentions are a group of rebels who call themselves Arcturus.

Mechanics

The gameplay mechanics of Project Root are clearly based on classics like Desert Strike (and its sequels - Jungle Strike and Nuclear Strike), offering the possibility of moving within a 360 degree radius and free map exploration. We pilot modern combat fighters, and our task is to deal with waves of enemies, among which there are air and ground targets (e.g. tanks), as well as a bit more demanding bosses. During breaks between missions, we can improve our aircraft by installing various upgrades, improving e.g. speed, firepower, armor strength, etc.

Game modes

Project Root is for one player only.

Technical aspects

Project Root combines graphic style referring to classic genre with modern special effects. The game takes place at an extremely fast pace and is accompanied by a whole series of explosions and missiles coming from every direction.

Last updated on 04 May 2015

Game mode: single player  

PEGI rating Project Root

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains depictions of violence.

Project Root System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • Dual Core 1.5 GHz
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 800 MB HDD
  • Windows Vista/7/8
Microsoft XBOX ONE

Xbox One

  • Uses:
  • Xbox Live
Sony PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
PlayStation Vita

PlayStation Vita

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
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