Trepang2 is out now on Steam and developer Trepang Studios have stripped everything back to basics and created a frenzied FPA gore-fest that will please fans of the genre. You play as a genetically modified super soldier that has lost his memories and must escape prison while uncovering a conspiracy.
The story takes a back seat as the real draw here is the excellent FPS mechanics that take everything fun about the genre and strip away all the gimmicks. It has a blend of all-out action and stealth that is mixed without stopping the fast flow of the game. How you tackle each room or set piece is up to you, although some sections will require you to slow down and creep about.
Trepang2 is quite short but it’s pure fun and anyone that enjoys a traditional FPS that is slick and punchy will fall in love with the no-nonsense approach the developers have taken. There are some excellent moments, such as blowing up a fire extinguisher to take out a squad of enemies, that give a real high-octane punch that is exciting as well as challenging.
There is nothing new here, the whole game is a love letter to the great FPS titles of the late 90s and early 2000s and you are not bogged down with story or a forced way to play. You can try to finish the game by just going gung-ho or you can take your time and silently take down each enemy with your sneaky knife attack.
The graphics, sound and controls are spot on and even newbies to the genre can drop straight in. Those hardened veterans will head straight into the harder modes and will enjoy the intense challenge and decent AI the enemies offer. The explosions and variety of weapons are excellent and this feels like a true classic in the making.
While other developers are looking for the next best thing and trying to innovate, Trepang2 just wants you to have fun and enjoy blowing things up. Fans of the genre will already know they must give this a try while anyone looking for a traditional experience and pure fun should also be taking a look. Frag-tastic.
