Science-fiction in the 70s and 80s was a lot more creative and, at the same time, felt more scientific than today’s depiction. It was a magical time that none of us will forget, so we knew we wanted to make all of the computers and interfaces in Genesis Alpha One like that. Jungnickel: We grew up in the 80s, so we were lucky to live through some great times including the first home computers like the glorious Commodore C64, the Amiga, and DOS PCs. The game has very compelling visuals and appears to feature an 80s sci-fi depiction of the future, especially with the retro computer UIs. When it comes to the environment, we were influenced by movies like Starship Troopers, Alien, Star Trek, and, of course, by 2001: A Space Odyssey. We think it’s a new experience for players and for us as developers. The whole shipbuilding, cloning, and first-person managing did not draw much influence from other games. We wanted that simplistic, fast-paced experience we loved so much during this golden age of shooters.
Jungnickel: The action aspects of the game were influenced by classic shooters such as Doom and Quake.
Were there any games and/or movies that influenced Genesis Alpha One? We had to make sure they all interacted with each other in a meaningful way, while offering players total freedom in how they approach their mission. The idea was simple but merging all these components into the final game was a long process. We wanted a huge upgradeable and customizable starship that players would design and defend.Īlong with the exploration and ship building elements, we also wanted to add in resource and crew management functionality along with fast-paced shooting segments. The concept evolved from the vision of stepping into the role of a spaceship commander, and exploring space in first-person. Where did the core concept of the game come from?Ĭreative Director and Game Designer Sascha Jungnickel: Thank you! We are very excited to get Genesis Alpha One out to the players. Thank you for your time and congratulations on the recent PC release! Genesis Alpha One features a very unique concept that blends several genres together including ship building, tower defense, and first-person shooting.
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