Strife: Veteran Edition coming to Switch
A console port of the 1996-released first-person shooter RPG.
Publisher Nightdive Studios and developer Rogue Entertainment will release Strife: Veteran Edition for Switch, the companies announced.
Strife: Veteran Edition first launched for PC via Steam in December 2014, followed by GOG in May 2016. It is an enhanced version of the 1996-released first-person shooter RPG.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
The Original Strife is back!
Hailed as the original first-person shooter RPG that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.
New features include:
- Support for high resolutions, with proper aspect ratio.
- OpenGL for video backend to provide portability and support for vertical sync.
- Dynamic lighting and bloom.
- Widescreen support.
- Ability to freely rebind all keyboard, mouse, and gamepad inputs.
- Steam Achievements.
- Steam Trading Cards.
Completion of missing and unfinished options in the original game, such as:
- The planned “Capture the Chalice” multi-player mode.
- Marking of current objectives on the auto-map.
- Special HUD for the Torpedo weapon.
Immerse yourself in this all-consuming epic quest that for the first time combines riveting role-playing adventure with the spectacular DOOM 3D engine! An evil presence has implanted itself in the fabric of our world. Play the role of spy, assassin, warrior, and thief as you are lured into the darkest and most perilous adventure of your life. You´ll have Blackbird on your side—a seductive underground agent that will provide you with clues as you encounter progressively more sinister foes. Be strong, and trust no one.
Fully Interactive World
The elaborate virtual environment offers 28 interconnected levels covering over 200 square miles. Explore medieval towns and industrial complexes filled with pitfalls and perils, ending in a final confrontation that will reveal the planet’s darkest secrets.
An Awesome Arsenal
From the silent but lethal crossbow to the breathtaking flame thrower, you’ll toast, mince and vaporize your opponents in your search to control the ultimate weapon of mass destruction- the Sigil.
Nail-Biting Narrative
In your role as resistance fighter, you’ll conspire with allies to demolish the fanatical ranks of the order from the inside out. Provides an engaging complex storyline and a multitude of dramatic voice-overs.
Watch a trailer for the Switch version below.