Software:Space Pirate Trainer
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| Space Pirate Trainer | |
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| Developer(s) | I-Illusions |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Oculus Quest, PlayStation 4 |
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| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Space Pirate Trainer is a virtual reality (VR) first-person shooter developed and published by I-Illusions. It was one of the earliest wave shooters utilizing the VR game-play environment. The game was released alongside the HTC Vive and featured in VR arcades. In 2018, it was also released digitally through the PlayStation Store.[1]
Gameplay
The game places the player on a platform in space while waves of robots come down and attack. The player has a choice between a pistol, shotgun, laser, machine gun, grenade launcher and laser sword to fight off the robots. Players can physically move within the play area to dodge incoming fire from the robots.[2]
Development
The game was developed by Dirk Van Welden, with the team drawing inspiration from 1980s arcade games such as Space Invaders and Galaga.[3] Welden was skeptical of developing a game for VR since in past experiences he had experienced severe nausea using the platform. Once motion tracking had improved Welden developed a demo for a game and posted on a forum. He was then contacted by Valve and told that he should work on a fully-fledged game. The game left early access with its 1.0 release on October 12, 2017. The update introduced additional enemy waves, a boss encounter, turrets, power-ups and checkpoints.[4]
In 2021, Space Pirate Trainer DX introduced an Arena multiplayer mode designed for a 10 by 10 metre physical play area. The mode uses players' physical movement through the space rather than artificial locomotion.[5]
Reception
Space Pirate Trainer received "mixed or average reviews" from critics according to Metacritic.[6] During the 21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Space Pirate Trainer for "Immersive Reality Game of the Year.[7]
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References
- ↑ "Space Pirate Trainer". https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4528-CUSA12885_00-SPTRELEASE000100/.
- ↑ Willings, Adrian (October 28, 2017). "Space Pirate Trainer review: A fantastically exhausting VR shooting gallery". https://www.pocket-lint.com/ar-vr/reviews/142295-space-pirate-trainer-review-a-fantastically-exhausting-vr-shooting-gallery.
- ↑ Windows Developer (May 30, 2018). "Eighties game nostalgia leads to big future in development" (in en). https://medium.com/windows-developer/eighties-game-nostalgia-leads-to-big-future-in-development-bc41378fd6a2.
- ↑ Jagneaux, David (September 28, 2017). "Space Pirate Trainer Finally Exits Early Access With Launch Update This Oct.". https://www.uploadvr.com/space-pirate-trainer-launch-october/.
- ↑ Hamilton, Ian (September 14, 2021). "I-Illusions Devs Explore 'Unexplored Space' Of Arena VR With Space Pirate Trainer DX". https://www.uploadvr.com/space-pirate-trainer-i-illusions-arena/.
- ↑ "Space Pirate Trainer" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-pirate-trainer/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4.
- ↑ "2018 Awards Category Details Immersive Reality Game of the Year". https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2018&idGameAwardType=158.
- ↑ "Space Pirate Trainer Review: Time To Pull Out Those Blasters And Scream V-Arrrrrrrrr! (Update)". UploadVR. November 30, 2018. https://uploadvr.com/space-pirate-trainer-review/.
- ↑ "Space Pirate Trainer for Playstation 4 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-pirate-trainer/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4.
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