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Vector Thrust in Steam Early Access, Gameplay Trailer

In a press release sent to us this morning, Iceberg Interactive announced that Timesymmetry’s Vector Thrust is now available in Steam Early Access and released a new gameplay trailer.

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Haarlem, The Netherlands – August 21, 2014 – Zero hour is finally here! Iceberg Interactive and developer TimeSymmetry announced today that the combat flight game Vector Thrust (PC) has catapulted from the carrier to Steam’s Early Access Program. With more than 125 achievements, plus stats, leaderboards, controller support, and a level editor ready for action, the Alpha version of Vector Thrust embraces Steam’s many features for a dynamic flight experience.

“Vector Thrust is finally ready for take-off,” said Cláudio Rodrigues, CEO of Timesymmetry. “I’m excited to see what our entry into Early Access will bring, as the Vector Thrust community has always been very dedicated and true to the game. I’m looking forward to hearing early adopters’ thoughts and ideas, and I’m very curious to see what manner of mods are going to pop up in the coming weeks. It’s going to be a fascinating and exciting period in the development of Vector Thrust.”

Vector Thrust is a fast-paced, action-arcade flight simulator with a unique cel-shaded art style and both single and multiplayer modes for PC. With an extensive variety of game modes like the unpredictable and vicious Quick Action, a customizable Skirmish mode, and multiple immersive story-based campaigns, Vector Thrust aims to please both players wanting to get straight into the sky and those who love a flexible and diverse gaming experience.

Completely customizable, Vector Thrust enables players to alter any aspect of the game, ranging from simple tweaks to full-blown modifications. Gamers can add user-made skins, alter unit performance and parameters, or even complete battle scenarios. With fully fleshed out map, mission and campaign editors, Vector Thrust boasts unlimited expandability and adaptability.

With an advanced tactical AI that actively analyses and responds to a dynamic battlefield, more than 40 aircraft models to create, more than 200 fully playable aircrafts, and naval and ground units that all work to complete objectives in different ways,Vector Thrust offers missions that are never played the same way twice.

Here are several new screenshots:

 

Vector Thrust Features:

  • Various game modes — Quick Action, Skirmish, Multiplayer, and story-based campaigns
  • Multiple missions via a series of campaigns
  • More than 200 unlockable aircraft in the simple yet competitive Challenge mode
  • Advanced tactical AI that responds to the world around it
  • Clash against titanic aerial fortresses and super weapons
  • Duel with a myriad of Ace fighter squadrons, each with their own unique combat strategies
  • Players can modify their game with simple modding tools and share creations with others

Take a look at the trailer below:

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Source: Press Release

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