[Druid]

What do you guys think of this? Zero G shooter.

YouTube - Shattered Horizon: Raid on Moondust - gameplay trailer HD

It is a pc exclusive and only $20. It appears to be dl only and seems to have some hefty system requirements.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows Vista/7 (Does not support Windows XP)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 / AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870
DirectX®: 10 (Does not support DirectX 9)
Hard Drive: 1.5 GB
Sound: Windows Vista compatible sound card

Recommended:

OS: Windows Vista/7 (Does not support Windows XP)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / AMD Phenom II X4 940
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870
DirectX®: 10 (Does not support DirectX 9)
Hard Drive: 1.5GB
Sound: Windows Vista compatible sound card

[95BlackGA]

I browsed by it today while look for games on Steam. I'd be very tempted to play it, just to see why the requirements are so high.

Shattered Horizon on Steam (actually $0.04 cheaper from FutureMark)

YouGamers - News - Shattered Horizon System Requirements

Originally Posted by YouGamers

So pretty much in line for what you'd expect - and in my own experience it already runs fairly well on 8800 GT with low settings, so these are definitely the requirements for proper play, not just "boot up and see a slideshow". The related press release had this to say...

Speaking about the requirement for DirectX 10 Jukka Mäkinen, Head of Futuremark Games Studio, explained, “PCs are rapidly leaving the consoles behind when it comes to graphical capabilities. Because Shattered Horizon is being developed exclusively for the PC we haven’t had to make any compromises. Everything, from graphics and controls, through to the interface and dedicated server support, has been designed for PC gamers who love to play FPS games.”

Jaakko Haapasalo, producer at Futuremark Games Studio added, “With Windows 7 launching today, and some very affordable DX10 and DX11 cards entering the market, there are plenty of reasons for PC gamers to make the jump from XP. When they do, they’ll find that Shattered Horizon’s stunning space setting is a great way to show off their PC.”

As usual, you can compare your system to these requirements and figure out if your PC good enough by using our Game-o-Meter (which is, by the way, currently running a new beta version of the service).

[Slaymate]

I went ahead and pre-ordered it. It was only $14.95 with my Futuremark discount

[Druid]

How do you have a discount from them already? This is their first game.

[Slaymate]

Originally Posted by Druid

How do you have a discount from them already? This is their first game.

Here's the email they sent me

Originally Posted by Futuremark Game Studio

Hello,

We have very exciting news for you today.

Shattered Horizon will be released on November 4 at the suggested retail price of €19.95 / $19.95 / £14.95. We are also confirming our commitment to dedicated servers and announcing that Shattered Horizon will be supported with free content expansions after launch.

As you are someone who has purchased one of our benchmarks in the past, we would like to make you a special offer. When you pre-order Shattered Horizon you will not only get a 25 percent discount but you will also be invited to help us test new levels before they are made available to everyone else.

To pre-order Shattered Horizon now please visit the official website:
http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/buynow


Best wishes,
Futuremark Games Studio
www.shatteredhorizon.com

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[Druid]

There are benchmarks that you can pay for? wow...

[95BlackGA]

Originally Posted by Druid

There are benchmarks that you can pay for? wow...

If you bought a legal copy of 3DMark or PCMark you get that discount.

[Druid]

yeah, the only benchmark I've ever run was the crysis one.

[Keyboard Cowboy]

The game looks interesting. Reminds me of Descent but with no spaceship?

Is this game single player or is it 100% multiplayer?

[Druid]

Idk; it kinda sounds like all multiplayer, but that is the way bf is, and those games are good.