Sometimes it’s nice to play a game that feels like something from the old days. That’s the sort of feeling you get when you boot up MetalMorphosis, from Cash Curtis, and view the opening, explaining a disaster on the Alpha Centauri base. There are no details as to what happened precisely, just that something has gone wrong and you have to go in to help.

However, instead of being a generic shooter, the game puts you in the third person control of multiple characters. Each one specializes in a different ability that will come in handy when facing different enemies and obstacles. Switching between them is quick and easy and the A.I. takes over to charge forward and blast enemies alongside of you.

Despite being hardcore in nature, the game is also accessible to new players. An ally may get knocked down after running low on health, but after a small period of time they’ll get back up with half of their health back. This provides a level of difficulty that can slow progress while also allowing players to stay in the game.

Environments are also destructible, including various barrels and crates littering the maps. What may be cover can also explode, dealing damage to you or your enemies.

The full game promises a plethora of weaponry as well as travel between multiple different star systems, taking you on an intergalactic journey of epic proportions. Each character’s specialty will come in handy in order to solve puzzles and take down the numberous alien robotic foes, promising some spice in your shooter life.

You can check out the demo yourself at www.cashcurtis.com, and expect a review of the full release on GamersDailyNews soon.