DEEP STATE
DEEP STATE is a retro FPS that combines elements of the immersive-sim genre with classic 90's FPS action. Travel the globe, navigating expansive levels offering multiple routes and ways to complete objectives, as you try and uncover the truth behind a top secret black project.
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8 itemsAbout the Game
The deeper you go the darker it gets in DEEP STATE. Immerse yourself in an alternate mid 2000's world where truth is stranger than fiction. Inspired by classic games such as Goldeneye, Deus Ex, and Resident Evil, prepare yourself for an authentic old school first person shooting experience.
Retro-inspired Gameplay: A mix of classic FPS and immersive-sim elements tied together with modern design sensibilities.
Old-school Aesthetics: A bespoke low poly aesthetic that emphasizes diffuse textures, per-vertex lighting and low-poly models, creating a style that is immediately recognizable to those who've played DEEP STATE's inspirations.
Paramilitary and Paranormal Collide: Experience a campy action thriller narrative with a cosmic horror twist, featuring an original soundtrack inspired by classic games.
