Artificial Extinction - Sci Fi Xenoplanet Mining Base Defense FPS

[@AzuriumOfficial]

Great music, superb visuals, rad story concept. Regardless of the rough edges, I'm impressed of how cool and exciting it feels experiencing this through. Well done, developers.

[@artificialextinction]

Thank you! I understand that players expectations are high and that I'm competing against huge studios but I'm a 'one man army'. It's been so much work and so hard, but I'm happy to know what to work on and the honest feedback is very valuable. Thanks for your encouragement and support!

[@M33f3r]

@@artificialextinction That nailed the feel of battle more than anything I've seen in a long time. With a little UI polish this thing is going places. Maybe some sort of eye in the sky would be helpful. Perhaps on a cooldown or something.

[@seanwarren9357]

@@artificialextinction kind of reminds me of the quantum theif and the following series, not sure if you've ever got in on the Louis flambeau series by hanu rajaniemi or however I'd cite the author properly, but if not, check it out and thank me later. It's on audible, but I'd suggest the actual text as stopping to ponder to the books content is a good thing. What tech are u using to develop this title? I'm working on some stuff myself, and intend to use ue4, coxel farm, and some adapted open source terrain gen code... Anywho, just curious.

[@artificialextinction]

@@seanwarren9357 Hi Sean, I'm using UE4 and my game is entirely built using blueprints. I'll check out that series, never heard of it before. If it's good sci fi, I'm sure I'll love it! Thanks!

[@_egi_]

@@artificialextinction wow, I cannot believe that you did it alone. The beginning was so good it reminded me of Star Citizen :)

[@derekdrake8706]

One Man Dev Team. That explains a lot and increases the charm, but the game could definitely use an actual writer/QA team. Here's a few negatives I got from reading reviews on Steam: Apparently the developer likes putting in his own political opinions, the difficulty curve is brutal (masochists welcome), you can't skip cutscenes (?) so if you die you have to listen to the obnoxious drone all over again - this includes the in battle cutscenes, which leaves you helpless for a few seconds.

[@justindurfee9375]

Not to mention he doesn't know how to spell. I watched some of the early gameplay when this was announced and the stats detailing how many sentries were used and lost is misspelled. "Sentries" is in the possessive form rather than the plural.

[@alexs5814]

This game feels like a Military commercial. nicely done^^

[@etsilverman3937]

The airstrikes are very awesome, but that doesn't change the fact that they sound like microwave popcorn.

[@Fiirow1]

"multiple heat signatures in all directions are interfering with radar" That's not how it works... like at all...

[@Detank2002]

i assume it meant said heat signatures had something that was interfering with radar

[@Kaiimei]

"Gah, it's so hot even my radar doesn't work!" But yeah, the way it's saying it I think means "These heat sources are interfering" As in, "Those men are shooting", that kind of saying. It's pretty weirdly-worded though.

[@nicolasb3362]

Well technically , if it's hot enough you'll get black body radiation... But yeah even that wouldn't be enough haha.

[@eschelar]

I took that to mean multiple unidentified hostiles are interfering with radar.

[@bravecheetah5321]

what i think it means is the heat makes it harder to pick anything else up as the heat is to strong to pick anything but the heat up idk im stupid im just putting what i think

[@pelyphin0]

The game looks pretty sweet. Just the effect of looking at your field of fire with all the turrets engaging AI is awesome. Basic AA seems worthless till you get the missile launcher? The music is perfect. I hope you have at least a couple of tracks, but what you've got is great. As Splat said, some visual indication of how much stuff costs might be cool.

[@Bill_Garthright]

"Maybe don't stand in front of the death turret." Heh, heh. I love it!

[@ericswanson411]

I am getting a Oblivion (movie) vibe from the visual of this game.

[@briandavis1059]

Splatter, your comments are the reason I subscribed. I'm not really into the Indie game thing but your running commentary is wholly entertaining. "What did he just say? Bwhahaha"

[@vidoeditore7547]

The music and the planet sort of reminds me of Mass Effect 1 uncharted worlds if it was an FPS.

[@artificialextinction]

I'll take it as a compliment! Lol! I'm a 'one man army' and being compared to a big studio game like that is huge compliment.

[@vidoeditore7547]

@@artificialextinction Completely meant as a compliment. I'll have to check this out myself. Great work by the way.

[@artificialextinction]

@@vidoeditore7547 Thanks Vido, I know I can keep making the game better. I just need a bit of direction on where to focus but I think a lot is in polishing like SplatterCat said.

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

what a stupid game, it would be actually probably fun if it would be just competitive multiplayer fps.. :d visually it's actually @ the sweet spot.. graphics are on point... not too good.. stuff is clear to look at etc... (i dont like how gfx emphasis and realism is too overemphasized in modern fps games... no wonder people still keep playing quake games, classic cs and TF2 etc...)

[@seanwarren9357]

@@artificialextinction What is that audio track, called, I can't recall where I've heard it originally...

[@DrayvenWynd]

A truly acceptable level of dakka, I approve!

[@kelborhal2576]

Neva 'enuf dakka.

[@Kaiimei]

@@kelborhal2576 FFS, literally had that exact thing planned to say. *'DER'S NEVA ENUFF DAKKA!'*

[@fraser9580]

MORE DAKKA!

[@Alex-oh6lj]

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@theocean2521]

Wot? Therez neva enuf dakka

[@wik7or214]

I really love how much detail every gun has 9 kg warhead making pressure... going at 800m/s capable of penetrating 2 inches of steel

[@jasonwilson8402]

Open World 'Sanctum' like gameplay with post modern aesthetics. Landscape is very flat and featureless but the robots and gameplay seem functional and fun. Potential is good, definitely needs some more visual work on the world and player model.

[@KaDaJxClonE]

AI: "The sniper sentry turret fires a .50cal AP-Ex-I" The sniper sentry is labeled "500x 556" meaning it has 500 rounds of 556 stored in it. after Splat upgrades the AI says "upgraded to AP rounds" which is dumb, because he said it comes with them!

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

Can one mute the drone? That thing just never shuts up.

[@wik7or214]

thats like the best part for me all that info

[@jimlascola]

@@wik7or214 IKR and if the drone never said anything someone else would be complaining that it needed to talk more... Gotta love the Fun Vampires on KZbin

[@rjjm88]

That drone makes me not want to play the game. Holy crap is it annoying.

[@nessalkdarb]

This game looks dope, would love to watch a stream of it!

[@stevenmccomb8187]

LMAO, 23:00 dear God Splatty never change.

[@cooper419]

The text to speech drone is kind of charming

[@GunGryphon]

Microsoft Sam called. He wants his drone back.

[@TinchoX]

Pretty good! This game has potential!

[@Maktumekal_Ilzrei]

Definitely an interesting looking game. And its nice to see the dev is active, and taking the criticism constructively! Be curious to see where the game, and the dev, end up in a few years!

[@KaDaJxClonE]

That spider-tank is super vulnerable because it has toothpicks for legs, just lead it to soft ground and watch it inadvertently go into hull-down mode for the rest of its career.

[@gameznmuzic]

Thorium fuel cell? Wow they did their homework. Thorium is just now being used as an energy source.

[@gameznmuzic]

mlrs = multiple launch rocket system

[@gameznmuzic]

This game looks epic

[@gameznmuzic]

*irl*"yea you call me a noob?, say hello to my attack chopper gunship"

[@gameznmuzic]

This looks like it'd be fun to play, this game looks epic.

[@gameznmuzic]

Yea I love the flak cannon effect

[@JD96893]

Seems like a really fun game with a lot of potential! Can't wait for it to be released!

[@abdilokman6513]

AI: you need metal to build things. That's one smart AI.

[@lolM88]

This actually reminds me of a game I played in the late 90s.... I remember something very much like this mechanicly, only much, much simpler grafics

[@Raquya]

Looks and feels like what an FPS based on SupCom would be like

[@axelhopfinger533]

I like the realistic graphical style and fidelity of this one. Reminds me ba bit of an up to date Battlezone. Just feel like the effects, especially the sound, could use a little more pazzass.

[@zBones762]

This looks pretty good. FPS arms need work for sure. I'd hope it's a lot more than just what was put on show here. This seems like a combat alpha and the rest will come later.

[@LukeCuddy]

Who will tell my story, if not the turrets?

[@ToastyMcGrath]

The music in this came is pretty cool.

[@artificialextinction]

Spent a lot of time looking for good music, harder than it seems. Found a cool composer call MachinimaSound. Most music is from them.

[@Deriathan1]

This game would look great in VR.

[@mluby7828]

Claymores are anti-personnel, so wouldn't affect the armored robots. They should be using anti-tank mines: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-tank_mine#Off-route_mines

[@artificialextinction]

Ah! You're absolutely right. Of all the beta testers, you're the first person to point that out! I could also use a more appropriate model for the tank mine as well. Real good suggestion!

[@gruese]

I actually love the robo talk. The gameplay is solid, but not super impressive, so the game needs to be driven by its story. If it continues to do that part well, it might be a real diamond.

[@PDF4711]

Reminds me of a FPS Supreme Commander/Total Annihilation

[@KingOfHell94]

says sniper fires at 800m/s and the projectiles fly at like 10m/s , why would they mention it? wtf is the point?

[@3rdaxis649]

lol, sneeze marks on the screen. I feel your pain brother.

[@matsbacklund6471]

a bit lacking in the diffrent turrets you can build. only 4 kinds, sniper, AA, MG and MLRS

[@dannythomson5239]

aw yeh!!! this is only £7.74 on steam. me likey the look of this. big thanks for all your vids Splatty.

[@harleyme3163]

I would put the turrets up on that mountain peak.. so they have line of fire on everything before it gets into firing range.

[@Jasta85]

This is pretty cool looking, any clue as to how many levels there are? The steam page seemed a big vague on that.

[@artificialextinction]

Thanks! The 9 Levels will take about 7 hrs to complete and then it unlocks a Survival Level which is extremely hard to pass. I'd almost say impossible. I'd like the community to tell me what new weapons/sentries/tech they want me to add to the Survival level... nukes? artillery? EMP's? Lol!

[@d0sitmatr]

@@artificialextinction I dont like the idea of nukes, but a temporary EMP would be kind of cool. the game looks really fun, hopefully you will get enough interest to add levels/bots/sentries etc etc. Ill definitely be checking this game out upon release !

[@artificialextinction]

@@d0sitmatr Thanks! Yes, like the EMP would shut down an attacking wave and give you time to catch up on your defenses. I also thought a special Sentry for longer range than Snipers, like artillery that only works on far targets but has poor accuracy.

[@joshuagreen8995]

@@artificialextinction Artillery also adds an amazing war-like feel just seeing these explosions in the background as the enemy approaches. It might also be worth considering having the artillery be something the player can aim and fire manually to prevent the player from spamming them and maintain a feeling of power to the player.

[@artificialextinction]

@@joshuagreen8995 That's interesting, manually aimed artillery, Sight the target with your rifle scope to get the distance, aim it manually and fire.... interesting idea.

[@skywardsoul1178]

Hopefully this releases as early access. Doesn't look like it's quite 1.0 yet. If it had some special buildings and walls / barricades etc, that'd really make it for me. Still looks pretty neat though, I'll keep an eye on it. Gun audio could do with a little work maybe.

[@kasper7203]

Voice acting is amazing

[@icthulu]

I didn't think this would be interesting, but it looks like it plays well. Though as another said, the bullets are a BIT slow. they should be sped up to realistic speeds. I definitely will add this to the queue.

[@Ghostcamel]

i think if they made walking around/moving more fun it would help. Maybe give a limited fuel jetpack, or like "rocket ski's" from that old game Tribes. And maybe, different guns like a rocket launcher or shotgun.

[@greybeard6504]

If you like the look of this, try “Iron Brigade”.

[@IncoherentSchizo]

Thank you so much for suggesting that, that game was my childhood.

[@DeathSithe92]

actual structures and buildable buildings would help this alot.

[@xyperus]

3 min mark , HOMEWORLD Easter egg.

[@OrionTheta1]

Reminds me of a Small Scale Real Time "Mech vs Kiaju"... ;) :)

[@jimlascola]

The Enemy Reminds me of the Old Ultrabots Game on my 286

[@Curseius]

after seeing this game i want this, i want this game to pour chocolate syrup all over me cuz its just that awesome

[@seanwarren9357]

Bah, I forget what this audip track is originally from... Great, now it's gonna drive me insane. Thanks Splatter. XD

[@justdean6224]

@splattercatgaming , What is the game that reminds you of the same playstyle of realms of the mad god, but its about flying around in these tiny mechs, and killing bosses and dodgeing bullets? i think you said its like Owls Vs. Cats or something. i cant for the life of me to remember it. And i love Realm of the mad god, thanks for that suggestion. PS. it might have been a video a few yews ago, i have been watching like pretty much alllll of you're videos because they are so good! Thanks in advance if you reply! Have a wonderful day

[@ou14shogduce45]

It's probably Steam Bird Alliance.

[@justdean6224]

@@ou14shogduce45 YES!!!!! THATS IT!!!!! Thank you so so so so much!!!! AGGHHH!~

[@justdean6224]

@@ou14shogduce45 Truly thank you, i have been searching for like a week or so. And i cant wait to play it! Hahahaha

[@justdean6224]

Looks like i'm pretty late to the game, 0 people online in the US server..... RIP me. hahaha

[@petteriaalto7770]

Wow I have actually been looking at this game.

[@redacted8983]

Is the voice of that drone the finished product or just a placeholder?

[@mr-steve-uk4431]

game is installing cant wait!!!!!! no sleep for me..

[@Trifler500]

Could you have built a second fuel miner?

[@mgshadow45]

Gotta say this is a pretty neat game.

[@majimagoro1263]

hey splattercat ive been a long term fan since the space hulk seires what you're opinion on the lack of warhammer games for consoles and well in the current general year and time after all you used to be based on it for alittle

[@nawnomadnan9874]

That ship looks like from Starship Trooper!

[@McCbobbish]

This game looks pretty dope ngl

[@Endymion]

Not enough walls. Rogal Dorn disapproves (This game seems right up my alley tho)

[@lesliewhite6784]

I'll keep an eye on this one, it's got potential.

[@JinKee]

Reactor Online. Sensors Online. Weapons Online. All Systems Nominal.

[@edpiv2233]

Thorium? Bad ass and accurate.

[@elblaise5618]

I was really hoping Splatt would press space bar.

[@chaleowin7732]

I could see myself buying this if the variety of planets, droids and turrets holds out over time. I want to see massive bots coming in.

[@fjvmunsterman]

Some sort of jump or jetpack for the first person in the game would be nice. You could zip in between the turrets for upgrades and so-on. I also agree that the fps portion of the game needs some work. I'm also curious about possible different surroundings. But overall a cool looking game.

[@matty101yttam]

looks good but how much more is there, i kinda feel like it's just going to be almost exactly the same every level

[@artificialextinction]

Hey, thanks for checking out the game! Each level has very different terrain, new enemy tech, new defensive tech, difficulty starts to ramp up. I really wanted to design a game whose concept was just really fun to play... and start to really challenge the player more and more. I know it's not for everyone, tower defense fps is a real niche. I have a bunch of trailers and videos on my channel if you want a glimpse at the other levels! Thanks for checking it out!

[@codemaster2861]

This looks epic thank you for introducing me to it

[@JoeL-ji7uw]

You should make your voice the same volume as the game. So I can hear everything.

[@openmind2161]

Game looks like more polished version of Battlezone

[@HeeroYuy911]

Is this a co-op? I do think this game needs some polish but its new so understandable, deff gonna need more buildings if you have access to every build able in the first mission then any after would just be a repeat of the first. Need to have a system to unlock items as the levels progress.

[@xversekid1062]

I NEED A PC FOR THIS GAME! Now I going to ask for one on my birthday 🎂

[@Curseius]

Did they RIp music Straight out of eve online?

[@artificialextinction]

No Lol! Looked far and wide and finally found a composer I like with commercial licence. Composer is called Machinimasound.

[@Curseius]

@@artificialextinction cool thanks for the reply also hey wouldnt mind showing this off on my channel as well if you got any spare guys bro ;) ;) ;) :)

[@artificialextinction]

​@@Curseius To get an early key please create an account with Terminals.io as a media creator and you can request a key from them! Great way to get access to games early. Good luck with your channel!

[@thatoneleftist]

22:57 Aliens, AI, whatever... BRRRRRRRT always translates just the same!

[@JONSEY101]

What is going on with the arm?

[@RedMenace446]

please god do more of this

[@KeithOlson]

Mechanica 2021, without blueprints or base building. *VERY* cool, though not a lot of depth.

[@ResoRonnie]

I want to play this game. How do I play this game?

[@ericmantaro7728]

the alarm at minute 31, what game is that from? I know I've heard it a few thousand times, but i can't recall where.

[@antisocialxan9740]

I love the graphics so far but should this only be for pc?

[@artificialextinction]

Were you thinking it should also be on consoles? I'd love to. A lot depends on how the games does on PC though. I usually only play games myself with keyboard mouse but I implemented full controller support as well... and I actually prefer to play it using the controller. Since there's not a ton of precise aiming as you're working on the Sentries, its really easy using the controller.

[@martinburkert2382]

Reminded me of the game Uprising a bit,, from 1997,, some of you might know : )

[@audiocorps2334]

This game looks very early access despite not being specified as such. It looks like it has some ideas implemented but feel unfinished plus UI is bleh for this type of game. Also, the level just... exists? You're expected to be active in this game but the level serves so little aside from allowing you to gather resources to plonk down turrets.

[@Conrad1013]

Why is the game volume so low?

[@SusloNick]

youtube started to use new codecs? no HW support and it drops frames like hell (had to disable media.av1 in browser to get vp9 which works fine)

[@Tubeman777]

Nice. OBLIVION Inspired. Where is Tom Cruise though? 😆

[@FassinTaak]

Metal and energy? Someone has been playing Total Annihilation.

[@PieVsCake]

Reminds me of the old battlezone game... looks fun

[@chesterdoug]

Play more of this !

[@paulchilders9969]

Someone needs to tell them that heat signatures don't interfere with radar.

[@dontaccoll]

Splat can you make Curse of the dead gods? looks amazing! ps: im still playing starsector after i've seen your videos weeks ago. thanks

[@tohpingtiang4878]

It's a flash game in 3D!

[@vorben7826]

10 minutes of drone talking, not the most exciting start game.

[@Sjel]

On the other hand, most EA's don't have any voiceovers.

[@ChimiMyChanga73]

the robo-talk wasn't a good choice. It's either money or a decision to having it, but I'm hoping it's money related. The monotone robo voice makes all dialogue painful to listen to.

[@vorben7826]

@@ChimiMyChanga73 and also the drone is treating the player like we are 3. we aren't dumb thank you.

[@BrianAnderson150]

@@ChimiMyChanga73 Oh man! You nailed it. I couldn't stop thinking essentially the same thing only a few minutes into the video. It's just incesssantly blathering too. For me that was the bigger deal breaker than the monotone, but that didn't help either. I've seen a recent wildlife documentary that had a similar narration style and couldn't stand it while watching that either.

[@artificialextinction]

Yes, you're absolutely right, good feedback! I should have tried to get into the game play sooner. You can skip the whole landing sequence if you want, that part is just story development. I was worried the game play needs so much explanation... setting up miners, setting up Sentries, what's the goal of the level etc. SplatterCat did an awesome job explaining the game and for playing it the first time.

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Felt like I was going through gunnery again.

[@viking8796]

Never enough DAKKA!

[@QuantoniumGaming]

[FOE]- )Fireline x You = Great defense.

[@stargatetitanx]

i will have to buy this soon

[@Windryu121]

Did I just hear (Fire and Forget Missile?) 18:01

[@jimlascola]

For 9 Bucks right now on Steam its worth the Buy.