History VideoGame / Overload

* InsaneTrollLogic: [[spoiler:The mini-reactors that usually unlock secret doors or open force fields when destroyed actually '''lock''' a secret door in level 11, more precisely the entrance to the fourth secret level, which is unlocked by default.]]

* RammingAlwaysWorks: The game features a ''smash attack'' that can be used to attack enemies by ramming them.

* WakeUpCallBoss: The first boss [[spoiler:has two phases instead of just one, like the rest of the bosses, and even has Devastator missiles for weaponry, even if they're fired only rarely.]]

* SpiritualSuccessor: Of ''VideoGame/{{Descent}}''. Many of the people behind that game also worked on ''Overload''.

* [[EveryTenThousandPoints Every 20 or 25 Kills]]: Challenge Mode grants a weapon upgrade every 20 or 25 kills, depending on the mode (Infinite or Countdown).

It is 2118. Various mining outposts deep within Saturn's moons have sent out distress calls regarding autonomous mining operators (''"auto-ops"'') that have suddenly and mysteriously gone rogue, attacking any personnel present. You have been tasked with clearing the outposts of hostile operators and rescuing any survivors. Your tools: your wits, and a highly versatile gunship called the ''Kodachi'', which is capable of equipping any weapons you find in the field.

* WakeUpCallBoss: The first boss [[spoiler:has two phases instead of just one, like the rest of the bosses, and has even Devastator missiles for weaponry, even if they're fired only rarely.]]

Overload is a 3D [[FirstPersonShooter First-Person Shooter]] (alternatively, 6DOF shooter, for "six degrees of freedom"), and a spiritual successor to the classic ''VideoGame/{{Descent}}'' games. In fact, the studio that developed it—''Revival Productions''—comprises of many of the original developers of Descent, including Parallax Software founders Matt Toschlog and Mike Kulas.

It is 2118. Various mining outposts deep within Saturn's moons have sent out distress calls regarding autonomous mining operators (''"auto-ops"'') that have suddenly and mysteriously gone rogue, attacking any personnel present. You have been tasked with clearing the outposts of hostile operators and rescuing any survivors. Your tools - your wits, and a heavily armed gunship called the ''Kodachi'', which is capable of equipping any weapons you find in the field.

It can be found on [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/448850/Overload/ Steam]] and [[https://www.gog.com/game/overload GOG]].

Overload is a 3D [[FirstPersonShooter First-Person Shooter]] (alternatively, 6DOF shooter, for "six degrees of freedom"), and a spiritual successor to the classic ''VideoGame/{{Descent}}'' games. In fact, the studio that developed it - ''Revival Productions'' - comprises of many of the original developers of Descent, including Parallax Software founders Matt Toschlog and Mike Kulas.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Of ''Video Game/{{Descent}}''. Many of the people behind that game also worked on ''Overload''.

* CatastrophicCountdown: Destroying the reactor ([[spoiler:or a boss]]) causes a countdown, as the map starts to shake violently and explosion sounds start to echo throughout the level.
* ChargedAttack: The Thunderbolt is a weapon that features charging as an essential mechanic.

* ReflectingLaser: The Reflex fires laser bolts that can bounce off walls. Upgrades to it will cause the bolts to bounce back at enemies up to a certain angle away.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Of ''{{VideoGame/Descent}}''.

* SpirtualSuccessor: Of ''[[VideoGame/Descent]]''.

* ApocalypticLog: There are audio logs that can be found throughout the levels, acting as diaries for the human workers on the facility before the auto-ops turned hostile and attacked them.

* BulletTime: The game has [[spoiler:the Time Bomb, a bomb that ''slows down time'' temporarily... except in multiplayer.]]
* CatastrophicCountdown: Destroying the reactor or the boss causes a countdown, as the map starts to shake violently and explosion sounds start to echo throughout the level.
* ChargedAttack: Thunderbolt is a weapon that features charging as an essential mechanic.

* EquipmentUpgrade: All of the waepons and the ship can be upgraded with upgrade points, mostly found inside the levels.

* GameBreakingBug: The first release version tended to have doors that would get stuck, especially when saving or loading or when trying to make it to the exit of the level [[spoiler:in level 11 (Tethys Lab), where the wide door in particular caused problems]].

* IdiosyncraticDifficultyLevels: Imported from Descent: Trainee, Rookie, Hotshot, Ace, and Insane, and a new difficulty level, [[spoiler:Insane+]].
* LateToTheTragedy: The facilities you visit have already been attacked by hostile auto-ops, who have likely killed the majority of the human workers.
* OneHitPolykill: The Thunderbolt can be upgraded to pass through several enemies.

* [[Every 10,000 Points Every 20 or 25 Kills]]: Challenge Mode grants a weapon upgrade every 20 or 25 kills, depending on the mode (Infinite or Countdown).

* CatastrophicCountdown: Destroying the reactor ([[spoiler:or a boss]]) causes a countdown, as the map starts to shake violently and explosion sounds start to echo throughout the level.
* ChargedAttack: The Thunderbolt is a weapon that features charging as an essential mechanic.

* EquipmentUpgrade: All of the weapons and the ship can be upgraded with upgrade points, mostly found inside the levels.
* [[EveryTenThousandPoints Every 20 or 25 Kills]]: Challenge Mode grants a weapon upgrade every 20 or 25 kills, depending on the mode (Infinite or Countdown).

* CatastrophicCountdown: Destroying the reactor ([[spoiler:or a boss]] causes a countdown, as the map starts to shake violently and explosion sounds start to echo throughout the level.

* CatastrophicCountdown: Destroying the reactor or the boss causes a countdown, as the map starts to shake violently and explosion sounds start to echo throughout the level.
* ChargedAttack: Thunderbolt is a weapon that features charging as an essential mechanic.

* EquipmentUpgrade: All of the waepons and the ship can be upgraded with upgrade points, mostly found inside the levels.

* [[Every 10,000 Points Every 20 or 25 Kills]]: Challenge Mode grants a weapon upgrade every 20 or 25 kills, depending on the mode (Infinite or Countdown).

* RammingAlwaysWorks: The game features a ''smash attack'' that can be used to attack enemies by ramming them.

!!''Overload'' provides examples of:

[[caption-width-right:350:Their safety protocols ''should'' prevent them from causing harm.]]

Overload is a 3D [[FirstPersonShooter First-Person Shooter]] (alternatively, 6DOF shooter, for "six degrees of freedom"), and a spiritual successor to the classic {{VideoGame/Descent}} games. In fact, the studio that developed it - ''Revival Productions'' - comprises of many of the original developers of Descent, including Parallax Software founders Matt Toschlog and Mike Kulas.

As in Descent, you control a small, heavily-armed ship and navigate zero-gravity mines deep within Saturn's moons to deal with the threat of autonomous mining robots that have mysteriously turned hostile. The game takes place in 2118

->''Autonomous operators are hostile. Repeat: Auto-ops are hostile.''

[[caption-width-right:350:Caption]]

Like the games it emulates, you control a small, heavily-armed ship and navigate zero-gravity mines deep within Saturn's moons to deal with the threat of autonomous mining robots that have mysteriously turned hostile.

Overload is a 3D [[FirstPersonShooter First-Person Shooter]] (alternatively, 6DOF shooter, for "six degrees of freedom"), and a spiritual successor to the classic {{Descent}} games. In fact, the studio that developed it - ''Revival Productions'' - comprises of many of the original developers of Descent, including Parallax Software founders Matt Toschlog and Mike Kulas.

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