Software:Formula Fusion
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| Developer(s) | R8 Games |
| Publisher(s) | R8 Games |
| Director(s) | Andrew Walker |
| Producer(s) | John Purdie |
| Designer(s) | Carlton Gaunt |
| Programmer(s) | Marcus Matusiak |
| Artist(s) | William Goodwill |
| Composer(s) | Leon Switch, Anthony N. Putson |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 1 June 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Formula Fusion is a futuristic racing video game developed by R8 Games for Microsoft Windows which is under development for release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A kickstarter campaign by R8 Games was successful in securing over £79,000 to begin development on the game which was released as an early access version through Steam in August 2015.[1][2]
The game is a spiritual successor to the Wipeout series with many of the R8 Games staff having worked on earlier titles in that series for Psygnosis and Studio Liverpool before Sony closed the studio in 2012.[3] R8 Games founder Andrew Walker was part of the team that were awarded a BAFTA for best design on Wipeout 3 in 1999.[4][5] The Designers Republic, the graphic design studio that designed visual assets and marketing for the first three Wipeout games, has also contributed to the game.[6]
A console release is planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[5] The game uses the Unreal 4 game engine with modifications to the open source code to enhance the feeling of speed.[7]
Reception
The game received very mixed reviews upon exiting early access. Critics praised the graphics, the sound, and claimed that the game felt very true to the Wipeout series, while heavily criticizing the insubstantial amount of content as well as unforeseen bugs. Many critics claimed that the game felt unfinished and not ready for full release outside of early access.[8]
References
- ↑ "Formula Fusion - Next-Gen Anti-Gravity Racing Game". https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formulafusion/formula-fusion-next-gen-anti-gravity-racing-game/description. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ Walker, Alex. "Formula Fusion Has Come A Long, Long Way". https://www.kotaku.com.au/2016/08/formula-fusion-has-come-a-long-long-way/. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ "Wipeouts’ spirit survives on in R8 Games’ Formula Fusion". http://www.theouterhaven.net/2016/08/wipeouts-spirit-survives-r8-games-formula-fusion/. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ "BAFTA Awards (1999)". https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000123/1999. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Formula Fusion slips into 2017, new update releasing this week". http://www.teamvvv.com/en/news/comments/Formula-Fusion-slips-into-2017-new-update-releasing-this-week. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ "The Designers Republic Sign Up for Formula Fusion". http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2014/10/06/the-designers-republic-sign-up-for-formula-fusion/. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ↑ Peel, Jeremy. "Making it in Unreal: how Formula Fusion nailed the feeling of fast". https://www.pcgamesn.com/formula-fusion/formula-fusion-steam-early-access. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/formula-fusion
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