PlanTechtor to launch for PC VR devices in February 2019

So while I may still not actually have a VR headset, PlanTechtor may be a good reason to get one. VR'ed tower defense from one of the developers of Guild Wars 2? It has our interest!

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6 DECEMBER 2018 - VR game studio FunnerSoft today announces that its strategic VR action game, PlanTechtor, will launch via Steam on 27th February 2018.

To celebrate the news, the developers have unveiled a brand new teaser trailer, which showcases the game's blend of in-depth tactics with high-octane VR action.

PlanTechtor is the brainchild of former ArenaNet developer Lester Bloom. Now a full-time indie developer, Bloom enlisted the help of great friend and Guild Wars 2 design director Isaiah Cartwright - and over the past two years, the pair have been hard at work crafting a highly strategic take on the VR wave shooter. [Continues below]

 

In PlanTechtor, players must design a plan that lets them exploit each level and overcome waves of invading enemies. From a tactical pre-game phase - which involves analysing hints about the incoming forces and devising a plan accordingly - players move into an action-packed wave shooter in full, immersive VR. Fast reflexes, quick decision-making, and expert skill will be required to overcome each stage.

Wrapping up the action is a striking aesthetic that combines colourful cartoon visuals with a raucous heavy metal soundtrack.

Creator and developer Lester Bloom said: "I wanted to play something that was easy to pick up, had the depth of an ARPG, and allowed me to visit the immersive worlds of VR. I couldn't find anything that was exactly that, so I sat down to make it. I'm happy to say that after two years of development, I'm still having fun with PlanTechtor!"

Designer Isaiah Cartwright added: "When I played the prototype I was surprised how much depth there was to the game. A lot of VR games are very pretty tech demos, and I was happy Lester was making something with more depth of play. I couldn't wait to get involved!"

PlanTechtor will be released via Steam for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality on 27th February 2019.


Article by Pierre-Yves