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PayPalVaporum [Official Site], a rather intense looking steampunk dungeon crawler could see a Linux release, depending on how it does at release.
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Here's what they said:
The game will come out on the PC Windows platform, in English (both text and voice-overs). We plan to add more languages shortly after. As for other platforms, like Mac, Linux, or consoles, that really depends on how the game does after release and our options.
It's a shame when we get relegated to seeing if the game sells well on Windows, before Linux becomes an actual option. Hopefully when their Steam page is up they might see how the demand is for a Linux version. I've no doubt a forum post will appear.
Judging from the trailer, it looks like it could be really something. It's another genre we don't have a decent amount of good titles, so it would be most welcome on Linux.
About the game:
Vaporum is a grid-based, single-player & single-character dungeon crawler game seen from the first person perspective in an original steampunk setting. Inspired by old-school games like Dungeon Master I and II, the Eye of the Beholder series, and the most recent Legend of Grimrock I and II.
Features:
- First person real-time combat
- Puzzles and level-wide objectives
- Gadget-based RPG system
- Lots of exploration, loot, and character customization
- Mysterious storyline filled with secrets
- Fully voiced main characters
- Immersive steampunk setting
Thanks for the tip, ziabice!
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Luke_Nukem Sep 5, 2017
I'm surprised it's not the same team. O_O
slaapliedje Sep 5, 2017
This looks awesome. I am glad the grid based dungeon crawlers are making a comeback. I just wish some would bring Alternate Reality up to date and finish it...
Other dungeon crawler games I like include: The Legend of Grimrock, The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians, Heroes of a Broken Land, Ruzar - The Life Stone, (Grimrock 2, but not out on Linux, booooo!)
EDIT:
Tsk, not on Steam to wishlist it, yet.
Last edited by g000h on 5 September 2017 at 12:52 pm UTC
PublicNuisance Sep 5, 2017
slaapliedje Sep 5, 2017
But in this day and age where we get a new game being released for AmigaOS due to kickstarter (Tower 57), why on earth can't we get Linux ports? The two biggest game making engines out there now both support it. Oddly they both support VR development as well.
I think oddly the thing that is preventing more publishers from releasing Linux games could be more about support vs profit. With stiries that some have gotten much more support requests from Linux users. Though to be fair I think it is mostly due to most Linux users A) are willing to report bugs, B) are better at troubleshooting and C) are used to more stable software, whereas Windows users are used to shit crashing.
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