GDN got in contact with Yap Chun Fei from Liquid Rock Games on their upcoming game Project Aftershock. Here’s the quick and dirty info on the title.

Game description:
Project Aftershock is a multiplayer Sci-Fi racing game set in the not so distant future. Massive Earthquakes were occurring all over the globe and destroyed most of earth’s major cities. It would take decades before humanity began salvaging and rebuilding itself from what was left of the aftershocks.

From the ruins a new racing league was formed. Destroyed cities were turned into racing tracks and special crafts are assembled with high powered jets capable of flying over any terrain. To add to the thrill of racing through these tracks, these crafts are outfitted with abandoned military weapons and special upgrades/abilities. Players will need to race through 5 different track themes each with its own set of environmental traps where each team could use it to their advantage to slow the competing team down.

Racing gangs were formed and only the ones with the best team strategy may win the race. Winner takes all the glory and losers bite the dust. Can you survive the competition ?

GDN is told the game is aimed at Windows, Linux and Mac platforms.

How will the co-op work?

There will be 2 teams (4vs4 or 5vs5) racing each other around the track. Each team member can only carry a specific weapon which can be combined with other team member’s weapons.One of the most basic gameplay is where the winning team is determined by the average time taken by all team members so it helps if all the team members are fast. Team members will also be able to utilize traps to their advantage.

How about those traps?

Team members can pick up immunity to make it through a trap without harm. But the other team will need to navigate through and potentially take damage. So if you’re first you’re in a better spot.

Environmental traps will include machines and guns, mine layers, etc. The track will kick up dust if it’s dusty allowing you to drop mines that the others won’t see.

How many teams in a race?

At present just two teams will be included but they’re going to test with multiple teams and if it’s more fun they might allow it.

What about mounted weapons?

You can flip a weapon backwards 180 degrees and shoot behind you. The holographic mini map gives you a general idea where the others are behind you so you can shoot back at them. A good example of this is the gatling gun.

Special Abilities for vehicles?

Each team member can choose a specific ability for their vehicle, some of which are area of effect such as the shield enhancer ability. When other team members are within the radius they get a boost. This can help when passing through traps without the immunity pickup.

The Environment?

Some items will be able to be destroyed to obstruct the track, for example concrete pillars that can be destroyed and will fall across the track. If the other team doesn’t destroy it they’ll hit it and slow down as well as take damage.

The game sounds cool and looks cool as well. GDN will keep you posted on further updates and we hope to get more time with Liquid Rock Games in the near future as more comes available.

We’re also told that they’re looking to release a multiplayer demo for one track within the next couple of months.

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