Overpower just started their
campaign on KS and they're asking for $22,000. Apparently it would be enough money to polish the animations, add a few things and launch Closed Beta on Steam next month (February 2016). 4 guys are behind this project and the earliest screenshots I've found were posted back in May 2014 on Facebook.
The key features:
-MMORPG style character progression: upgrading gears, discovering abilities, unlocking classes, crafting weapons (this one is mentioned in KS video but I've not seen anything related to crafting on KS page)
-70+ class abilities
-several different maps
-dynamic storyline
-Skill based combat resembling Counter Strike, Quake, Unreal Tournament
This game would be for people who enjoy MMO style PvP but don't want to spend months on the grind.
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My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)
https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/
Looks like a re-skinned Overwatch, and even uses half of the name of the original...
At that time, it seems the team behind Overpower already had a playable version of the game, presented all four classes and published screenshots on their Overpower tumblr.
"Early game play images in a test level. We are still in the functionality building stages of the game!"
http://56.media.tumblr.com/7c50237c17c8822aeba2d57c2d64d670/tumblr_n3h67ld6xM1rd0tvao2_1280.jpg
http://56.media.tumblr.com/8842e591ec22c7ecf451834372d737c7/tumblr_n3h66qZl1N1rd0tvao1_1280.jpg
"Here are the first 4 classes in Overpower. The mighty axe slinging warrior! The nimble and swift ranger! The powerful and cocky mage! Lastly, the sneaky and deadly assassin!"
http://opgame.tumblr.com/
I've been developing Overpower with my friend for the last 2 years, we came up with the name before the Blizzcon announcement of Overwatch.
Overpower is a class based game, who's intention is to offer MMO style PvP based character progression to players without time actually grind out a normal MMORPG game.
Overwatch is a "champion" based game with fixed abilities. Classes in Overpower can swap out abilities and gear (like an MMO) and create a customized playstyle.
Overpower is medieval 3rd person, Overwatch is Sci - Fi 1st person.
Overpower has Deathmatch / Team Deathmatch / CTF / Last Team Standing / Control Point game modes
Overwatch has Payload / Point Capture, 2 different game modes, with plans to add more.
Overwatch is also developed by Blizzard, spawned from Project Titan. Overpower is developed by myself and my friends as a passion project without funding.
We will be releasing a playable single player demo vs AI in the upcoming days to help promote our Kickstarter and I encourage you all to try it and see for yourself.
-Adam
I wonder when is EA joining the party too... EDIT: oh wait, EA was the first to join and shut down with Warhammer: Wrath of Heroes.