Loadout

Last updated
Loadout
Loadout's logo.jpg
Developer(s) Edge of Reality
Publisher(s) Edge of Reality
Platform(s) Windows, PlayStation 4
ReleaseWindows
January 31, 2014
PlayStation 4
December 16, 2014
Genre(s) Third-person shooter
Mode(s) Multiplayer

Loadout was a free-to-play multiplayer third-person shooter developed by Edge of Reality. It was released on Steam for Microsoft Windows, then co-published as a special PlayStation 4 version with P-40 Online Entertainment. Loadout focused on arcade-style multiplayer firefights across a variety of modes and used exaggerated cartoon gore. Players could alter the appearance of their in-game avatar, as well as the properties of their weapons using in-game currency. [1]

Contents

Edge of Reality has since discontinued development of the game. [2] [3] On January 23 of 2018, CE-Asia (in collaboration with P-40) published the game on PlayStation 4 in several Asian countries as a paid "Premium Edition". [4] Other game servers were closed on May 24, 2018, due to the inability to comply with the onset of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation. [5] On September 26, 2020, Loadout Premium's servers were shut down due to inability to afford the server cost, leaving no servers of the game available. However, a fan project is currently attempting to revive the game. [6]

Reception

Loadout received mixed to positive critic reviews (72 on Metacritic [15] ), 4 out of 5 stars (51,800 player reviews) on PlayStation 4, and “Very Positive” (35,986 player reviews) on Steam.

The Escapist gave Loadout a rating score of 80 and wrote this bottom line in their review: "A surprisingly well crafted multiplayer shooter full of options, amusing cartoon violence, and rock solid action. That Loadout does all this, and provides a respectably balanced free-to-play ecosystem, is encouraging to see." [14]

Hardcore Gamer rated the game a 9 out of 10 and wrote this closing comment: "It didn’t take me long to realize that Loadout wasn’t an ordinary shooter. It’s an amalgamation of sorts, melding comedy, cartoon violence and competitive multiplayer seamlessly. Edge of Reality seems to be well aware of the genres' over saturation, and contribute very little to the nimiety of mediocrity. Shooters may be all the craze now, but Loadout doesn’t take the challenge of being different sitting down — it stands, with a severed head and a badass rifle. There are few online-only experiences that offer such dynamic gameplay without developing some sort of genre-identity crisis. Hell, the fast-paced matches, alarmingly meaty weapon customization system, and visual hilarity are but a few of the features that make Loadout worth its weight in dismembered limbs. So why wait? There’s simply no better time to kill your friends than the present. Although the game modes may not be innovative, innovation doesn’t always spell fun, and that’s something Loadout has by the explosive crate-full." [13]

PC Gamer gave the game a 77 and said in their review, “Loadout's gun customization and well executed twists on shooter staples make it a free-to-play game that doesn't feel like a compromise." [16]

IGN gave Loadout a 69, stating in their review: “Loadout attempts to compete with Team Fortress 2 at its own game, and it performs admirably thanks to great weapon customization options, strong map design, and a generous free-to-play setup that charges mostly for cosmetics. But the matchmaking system is straight-up broken, leading to frequent frustrating mismatches, and its four maps aren’t enough to keep me around for long." [17]

Game Modes

There are seven game modes: Death Snatch, Blitz, Jackhammer, Annihilation, and Extraction, Domination, and Campaign, most of which are based around collecting Blutonium, a fictional element. [18]

Death Snatch

Upon killing an enemy player, a vial of Blutonium will drop, which can be grabbed to add to the team's score.

Extraction

Extraction is a game mode in which the first team to collect the most Blutonium wins. At the start of a match a player is designated as the Collector. Collectors travel around picking up Blutonium and depositing it in the provided baskets to increase their team's score. The Collectors are chosen randomly from the currently alive players.

Blitz

The map is dotted with poles, and one is designated as a control point. Teams will compete for control of the point, as standing near it slowly raises a cream-colored pair of boxers, as well as taking down the enemy's boxers. When the boxers reach the top of the flag, the point is captured, and it is added to the team's score.

Jackhammer

Jackhammer is a game mode similar to Capture the Flag, except the player can kill people with the flag. The goal is to take the enemy's hammer and return it to the player's base. When the enemy's hammer is in control, the player can smash people with it, killing them instantly. Each hammer has 5 smashes per capture. Capturing the hammer will add to the team's score.

Annihilation

Annihilation is a game mode that combines elements from other game modes. The goal is to get a team score of 10,000. Several things can add to the team's score. Players drop Blutonium vials on death, similar to Death Snatch. The vials can be picked up to gain team score points. As well, there are two control points that can be captured to gain a temporary damage buff and add to the team score, similar to Blitz. There is also a Jackhammer, which can be captured and used to kill people. Adding to the team score will give the player a growing supply of personal Blutonium, which can be used to purchase upgrades for their character. There are three types of upgrades. The first is attack, which buffs one's amount of damage dealt, the second is Tank, which increases the amount of damage a player is able to withstand, and Health, which increases the healing that player can give to others and adds to the effectiveness of health packs. Once a team has reached 10,000 points, the team must take the enemy's hammer back to their base, and charge it. Then, the team must take the hammer back to the enemy's base, and smash it inside the base, destroying it, finally winning the match.

Domination

Domination is a game mode where the player captures points, and each team starts at 0 points. Twenty points are awarded when a point is captured, and 5 per second while the point is captured. Each team must capture the point once it is captured by the other team. If there is a red arrow under the point at the top of the screen, the other team is capturing the point.

Campaign

In the campaign, up to four players can play cooperatively through missions which are divided into about 5 or 6 “chapters”, each mission with its own goal. Many of these missions have to do with killing aliens known as "Kroads". Each mission will reward the player with different kind of loot, such as loot crates, Blutonium, Spacebux, and other things.

Related Research Articles

<i>Resistance: Fall of Man</i> 2006 first-person shooter game

Resistance: Fall of Man is a 2006 first-person shooter video game for the PlayStation 3. It was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game is set in an alternate history 1951, and follows Sergeant Nathan Hale as he and the human resistance forces attempt to drive a mysterious alien-like invasion out of the United Kingdom. The story continues in Resistance 2.

GoldenEye: Source is a total conversion mod developed using Valve's Source engine. GoldenEye: Source is a multiplayer remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 video game GoldenEye 007, itself based on the James Bond film GoldenEye. The mod's development began in 2005, and remains in active development as of 2019.

<i>Armagetron Advanced</i>

Armagetron Advanced is a multiplayer snake game in 3D based on the light cycle sequence from the film Tron. It is available for Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, AmigaOS 4 and OpenBSD as free and open-source software.

<i>Descent 3</i> 1999 video game

Descent 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Outrage Entertainment and published by Interplay Entertainment. It was originally released for Microsoft Windows in North America on June 17, 1999. Descent 3 is the third game in the Descent video game series and a sequel to Descent II. The game takes place in a science fiction setting of the Solar System where the player is cast as Material Defender, a mercenary who must help an organization known as the Red Acropolis Research Team to stop robots infected by an alien virus.

<i>Warhawk</i> (2007 video game) 2007 video game

Warhawk was a multiplayer third-person shooter video game developed by Incognito Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It was a remake of an aerial warfare game of the same name, which was an early title on the original PlayStation. Santa Monica Studio assisted on development. It was the first PlayStation 3 game to be available both for download on the PlayStation Network and for retail on Blu-ray Disc. For the United States, Blu-ray Disc and PlayStation Network versions were released on August 28, 2007. The PlayStation Network version was released in Europe, Australia and Japan on August 30, August 31 and October 4 respectively. The Blu-ray Disc version was released in Australia and Europe on September 20 and September 21, respectively, but was not released in Japan.

<i>Mobile Forces</i> 2002 video game

Mobile Forces is a first-person shooter video game developed by Rage Software using the Unreal Engine and published by Majesco Entertainment. The core team of Rage Games who developed Mobile Forces went on to become Realtime Worlds.

<i>Front Mission Evolved</i> 2010 video game

Front Mission Evolved is a third-person shooter video game developed by Double Helix Games and published by Square Enix. Unlike previous Front Mission titles which have a tactical role-playing game structure, players engage in combat in real time on 3D maps using giant robotic weapons of war known as "Wanzers." The game also features a single player story mode and several multiplayer combat modes with up to eight players.

<i>Transformers: War for Cybertron</i> 2010 video game

Transformers: War for Cybertron is a third-person shooter video game based on the Transformers franchise, developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision. It was released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS and Microsoft Windows in June 2010. Two portable versions were released for the Nintendo DS, one featuring an Autobot campaign, the other a Decepticon campaign. A game for the Wii, Transformers: Cybertron Adventures, was developed by Next Level Games and utilizes the same characters and setting as War for Cybertron.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teeworlds</span> 2007 video game

Teeworlds is a free, open-source sidescrolling multiplayer shooting game originally created by Swedish developer Magnus Auvinen and now maintained by the community. It features simple cartoon-themed graphics and physics and relies heavily on classic shooter weaponry and gameplay. Currently there are official versions for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS and it has been available via digital distributor Steam since 2015. The source code is publicly available.

Tribes: Ascend is a free-to-play first-person shooter developed and published by Hi-Rez Studios for Microsoft Windows, as part of the Tribes series. Aspects from previous Tribes games such as jetpacks and skiing are featured in the game.

<i>Blacklight: Retribution</i> 2012 video game

Blacklight: Retribution is a free-to-play first-person shooter video game developed and published by Hardsuit Labs for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4. It was initially published by Perfect World Entertainment on April 3, 2012, with a full Steam release on July 2. A PS4 version was released as a launch title in North America on November 15, 2013, followed by Europe on December 4.

<i>Gotham City Impostors</i> 2012 video game

Gotham City Impostors was a first-person shooter multiplayer-only video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Set in the universe of DC Comics' Batman, it consisted of two teams of six players which try to kill the other team: one with amateur vigilantes dressed like Batman, and the other with criminals dressed like his archenemy, the Joker. It featured customizable characters and a range of both traditional and imagined weapons.

<i>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance</i> 2011 video game

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance is a 2011 first-person shooter video game in the Call of Duty franchise, developed by n-Space for the Nintendo DS. The game takes place in about the same setting as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and features many elements of gameplay typical to the series, including the usage of iron sights, vehicular missions, and online play. It is the last Call of Duty game to be rated T for Teen by the ESRB. It is also the last Call of Duty game to be released on the Nintendo DS.

<i>Call of Duty: Ghosts</i> 2013 first-person shooter video game

Call of Duty: Ghosts is a 2013 first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the tenth major installment in the Call of Duty series and the sixth developed by Infinity Ward. It was released for PlayStation 3, Wii U, Windows, and Xbox 360, on November 5, 2013. The game was released with the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

<i>Battleborn</i> (video game) 2016 multiplayer first-person shooter video game

Battleborn was a free-to-play first-person shooter video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. The game was released worldwide on May 3, 2016.

<i>Titanfall 2</i> 2016 first-person shooter video game

Titanfall 2 is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. A sequel to 2014's Titanfall, the game was released worldwide on October 28, 2016, for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. In Titanfall 2, players control Titans, mecha-style exoskeletons and their pilots, who are agile and equipped with a variety of skills ranging from wall-running to cloaking. Set in a science fiction universe, the single-player campaign follows the story of Jack Cooper, a rifleman from the Frontier Militia, who bonds with his mentor's Titan BT-7274 after his mentor is killed in action. Together, they embark on a quest to stop the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation (IMC) from using a superweapon to destroy the Militia base on the planet Harmony.

<i>RIGS: Mechanized Combat League</i> 2016 British video game

RIGS: Mechanized Combat League is a 2016 first-person shooter sports video game developed by Guerrilla Cambridge and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 console and its virtual reality add-on PlayStation VR.

Mordhau is a multiplayer medieval hack and slash fighting game developed by the independent Slovenian studio Triternion, with a prominent aspect of skill-based competitive play and customization. It features a combat system emphasizing hand-to-hand combat, loosely based on historical techniques such as feints, redirection, and alternative use of weapons. Other features include ranged weapons, siege engines and mounted combat. The game was released on April 29, 2019 for Windows via Steam. Versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S were released on July 12 2023.

<i>Insurgency: Sandstorm</i> 2018 tactical shooter video game

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video game developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. The game is a sequel to the 2014 video game Insurgency. Set in an unnamed fictional Middle Eastern region, the game depicts a conflict between two factions: "Security", loosely based on various militaries ; and "Insurgents", loosely based on various paramilitary and terrorist groups.

<i>Catalyst Black</i> 2022 mobile game

Catalyst Black is a free-to-play mobile video game with in-game purchases, developed and published by Super Evil Megacorp for iOS and Android. The game centers around players using Primary and Heavy Weapons, along with other Trinkets and Abilities, that enhance the player's gameplay in one of several game modes ranging from standard capture the flag to more intricate team-based and achievement-related game events. Players also have the ability to transform into one of six more powerful beings called a "primal," each having its own set of unique powers and perks.

References

  1. ↑ "Create, Customize, Kill!". Loadout. Archived from the original on 2015-11-14. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  2. ↑ "Edge of Reality CEO response on Steam Community Discussions". steamcommunity.com. 2017-05-31. Archived from the original on 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  3. ↑ "Loadout : In Future Possible Updates?". steamcommunity.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
  4. ↑ "Loadout - Premium Edition". PlayStation™Store. Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  5. ↑ Prescott, Shaun (May 7, 2018). "Free-to-play shooter Loadout will shut its servers later this month". PC Gamer . Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Bedebao / Loadout Reloaded". GitLab. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  7. ↑ "Loadout reviews". GameRankings. 2014-06-30. Archived from the original on 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  8. ↑ "Loadout reviews". Metacritic. 2014-01-31. Archived from the original on 2014-07-13. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  9. ↑ "Loadout". Metacritic . Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  10. ↑ "Loadout review: Create and decimate". Gamespot. 2014-01-31. Archived from the original on 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  11. ↑ "Loadout review: Is that You? Heavy". IGN. 2014-01-31. Archived from the original on 2014-09-24. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  12. ↑ "Loadout review". PCGamer. 2014-01-31. Archived from the original on 2014-07-20. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  13. 1 2 "Review: Loadout". Hardcore Gamer. January 31, 2014. Archived from the original on May 6, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  14. 1 2 "Loadout Review - Gun Porn". The Escapist. January 31, 2014. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Loadout for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  16. ↑ "Loadout review". PC Gamer. 20 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  17. ↑ Mike Sharkey 6 Feb 2014 (2014-02-06). "Loadout Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  18. ↑ "Create, Customize, Kill!". Loadout. Archived from the original on 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.