#Deathloop platforms series

Aside from shooting, Colt possesses a set of supernatural abilities similar to Dishonored games.

#Deathloop platforms series

Players familiar with the Dishonored series will immediately find many similarities, particularly with the supernatural abilities that Colt seems to possess, including a number of mobility mechanics which allow Colt to quickly change his position and teleport to a nearby location. Deathloop gameplayĪt its core, Deathloop is a good old first-person shooter with some special abilities on the side.įrom what we saw in the gameplay trailers, gunfights will be the main portion of gameplay, with some light puzzle-solving and stealth gameplay added to the mix. Who is Colt, how had he ended up on this island and who are all these people he is killing over and over again? And finally, who is Julianna, his main rival and the only person you will talk with through the repeating loops. There's a lot of unknowns to unravel here. What's the story of Colt and Julianna? (Picture: Bethesda) While the time loop trope seems rather popular in video games over the last few years, this doesn't mean that Arkane's game doesn't offer a unique and compelling story. In Deathloop, you play as Colt, who's being trapped in a mysterious time loop on the island of Blackreef, designed in a retro-futuristic, 60s-inspired style. (Picture: Bethesda)Īs with all previous Arkane Studios games, Deathloop features an intriguing story where everything is not as it looks at first glance. What's the story of Deathloop? A deadly time loop. This 60s-inspired shooter is set to be released in September, following two delays caused by the pandemic and all the complications that come with work from home.īut the delays are now behind us, the French studio can't wait for gamers to put their newest title in their hand, and if you are equally excited to finally play Deathloop, here are all the details you should know about the game, ahead of its launch day.