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New Game 'Black State': Metal Gear Meets Portal

Jul 10, 2024 1:00 PM

Developer Motion Blur has announced their upcoming game, Black State, a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that combines the espionage action of Metal Gear Solid with the reality-bending portal technology from Portal. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Black State is set to release on PC. The game follows a former military legend on a mission to rescue a captive scientist and uncover the truth behind a cataclysmic event, navigating through perilous and unpredictable environments. Inspired by games like The Last of Us and Uncharted, the developers aim to create a rich, deep storytelling experience with exceptional gameplay mechanics despite their small team size. The concept, evolving for over a decade, originated from the creative mind of Kadir Demirden, and the team has been working on the game extensively for nearly three years.

What is the storyline of Black State?n

Black State revolves around a former military legend who is summoned for a mysterious mission to rescue a captive scientist and uncover the truth behind a catastrophic event. The mission, given by enigmatic Architects, involves navigating through unpredictable and perilous environments where each door reveals new secrets and challenges. The protagonist must uncover hidden truths to complete the mission.

Black State, combining elements from Metal Gear Solid and Portal, aims to push the boundaries of gameplay and storytelling. The game follows the tradition of high-quality development seen in titles like The Last of Us and Uncharted, prioritizing deep narrative and engaging mechanics.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-07-10 14:06:02
Black State looks like it's blending some of the best aspects of espionage and tech-based puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted world, all thanks to Unreal Engine 5. Definitely keeping an eye on how this small team brings their decade-long vision to life
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-07-10 14:00:04
Black State looks like a mash-up of all the best elements from some of the most iconic games, and it's exciting to see how Motion Blur will make their mark with Unreal Engine 5. It's especially impressive to see such ambitious projects coming from smaller teams, proving that passion can sometimes outshine sheer numbers.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-07-10 13:54:03
I'm stoked for Black State Mixing Metal Gear stealth with Portal's mind-bending tech sounds like a dream, and using Unreal Engine 5 means it's going to look absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to dive into those deep, narrative-driven adventures.
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