DEAD OverHead

Overview

DEAD OverHead is a gritty, fast-paced top-down shooter developed in Unreal Engine 5 by PGD, with Asterisk as the lead developer. While Pulling Heavy Inspiration from Dead Ops Arcade The game combines the hyper-realistic visuals of Thunder Tier 1 with the snappy, arcade-style gameplay of Neon Chrome, delivering a visceral and responsive gaming experience.

This single-player PvE experience pits you against waves of futuristic ChronoSoldiers, armed with advanced technology from a distant timeline. Luckily, you’ve been equipped with the same cutting-edge tech, leveling the playing field. Victory lies in your hands as only skill can overcome their overwhelming numbers.

Newly Added Features

New Demo Map: Added a new map to feature as the starting area for the Pre Alpha.

New Enemy Types: Zombies, Drones & Turrets Are all now Added.

New Crosshair System: added new improved lense texture for crosshair.

 Expanded Pause Menu: Added Load and Save And Main Menu Buttons to Pause Menu  and added a new WIP Settings menu to for DMOML.py Tool Usage.

Modified Base Player Start: heavily overridden to be Better Sufficient and easier to load levels and or use teleportation later on this will be used but as of now its unimplemented in current levels.

Main Features

• Realistic Graphics: Immersive, detailed environments with Unreal Engine 5’s state-of-the-art rendering.
• Arcade-Style Gameplay: Snappy, responsive controls with balanced time-to-kill (TTK) ratios for a rewarding combat loop.
• Diverse Enemy Types:
  • ChronoSoldiers: Highly advanced AI soldiers.
  • Turrets: Static defenses that demand tactical planning.
  • Planned Additions: Drones, zombies, and potentially aliens.
• Interactive Environments:
  • Exploding barrels to cause chaos and shift the battle’s momentum.
  • Loot chests, drops, and pickups that encourage exploration and reward bold plays.
• High Replayability: Experiment with different strategies and refine your skills as you face escalating challenges.

Planned Multiplayer Mode

If DEAD OverHead gains significant attention post-release, the development team plans to introduce multiplayer modes, expanding the experience to include cooperative and competitive play. Initial efforts are focused on delivering a robust single-player system to ensure a strong foundation.

Gameplay

Step into the boots of a lone soldier equipped with futuristic technology and take on relentless enemy forces. Use your reflexes, environment, and tactical thinking to dominate waves of foes in high-octane combat. Whether it’s evading turrets, outsmarting ChronoSoldiers, or blowing up barrels for explosive chain reactions, each encounter is a test of skill.

Future Plans

• Expanded Arsenal: A growing selection of weapons and gadgets to enhance playstyles.
• Enhanced AI: Enemies will adapt to your strategies, keeping combat fresh and challenging.
• Multiplayer Support: Planned additions of cooperative and competitive modes based on player demand.
• New Enemies: Aliens (Being worked on Nightly.)

Join the Fight

DEAD OverHead offers a polished, adrenaline-fueled experience for fans of tactical and arcade shooters alike. Prove your skills against the ChronoSoldiers and carve out your legend. With planned updates and potential multiplayer, the battlefield will continue to evolve.

We hope you enjoy the game! Your feedback and support will shape the future of DEAD OverHead.

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