14 DAY TRIAL // More and more games that make their debut on Kickstarter have Linux support, and FORCED is one of them.
The avalanche of games that propose the Linux platforms as a goal in the Kickstater project only strengthens the fact that Linux is becoming a major player in the entertainment business.
FORCES is a cooperative arena combat game, but it has no rival when it comes to the gameplay. It's a mix of several genres, but at its core it is an action role-playing game.
"You work together with your friends to succeed in ever more dangerous trials over a diverse set of arenas. As your team racks up victories, you'll get to level up and customize your skills with the 4 different weapons. If you enjoy fast-paced combat, skill experimentation, and game systems that promote teamwork, then FORCED might be the game for you,” states BetaDwarf, the developing studio.
The game can be best described as a Diablo 3 meets Left 4 Dead. It focuses on teamwork and has a lot of features promoting this angle: the Spirit Mentor, the combat mark system, arenas balanced for 1-4 players, and the knockback system that rewards players for combining their attacks as it results in enemies being thrown to the ground.
One of the new mechanics introduced in FORCED is the Spirit Mentor/Orb. This is an extra party member with special powers and an ethereal form, which the players must control in unison.
The successful control of the Spirit Mentor/Orb will be key in ensuring the victory in a map.
FORCED also features boss battles, 30+ unique trials, four classes (Spirit Blades, Volcanic Hammer, Thunder Bow, and Frost Shield), a new a combat mechanic, and online, LAN & local co-op.
If you are interested in the project and you want to contribute, you should check out the official Kickstarter project.
