A nostalgic free demo resurfaced on Steam, echoing the early days of first-person shooters. The project comes from Action Forms studio, originally released in 1997 and pitched as a bold challenger to quake-era classics. The studio would later surface another title in 2008 titled Anabiosis: sleep of the mind, signaling a continued interest in pushing the boundaries of retro-inspired shooters.
The premise centers on an unnamed Marine tasked with stopping an invasion of Time Strikers mutants who threaten Earth. These adversaries arrive from multiple eras, slipping into modern times, ancient Egypt, and the Middle Ages. The lone protagonist must navigate these shifting epochs, adapting to each era’s unique threats while pressing toward a decisive confrontation that could alter the timeline itself.
In the works moving to Steam, the project is being ported by General Arcade, a publisher and developer known for reviving classic titles. Their portfolio includes remasters such as Leaf of Darkness, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux, Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition, and Pathologic Classic HD, underscoring a track record of preserving and enhancing cherished shooters for modern systems.
The release is scheduled for October 10, accompanied by a playable demo. The game will feature a Russian interface and subtitles, reflecting a portion of the global audience Steam attracts. An unusual anecdote from community discussions notes a humorous Reddit thread referencing Mr. Bean as Gunther O’Dim from The Witcher, highlighting the kind of fan-driven discourse that often accompanies retro revival projects.