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A new retro-powered first-person shooter to fill your time with? It's free too! A.W.O.L. looks like it could be fun for your weekend. Developed by Shotspark Studios, it's free to play and comes with Native Linux support. Released as part of the Realms Deep 2022 event which has a Steam page up now too.

"Step into the combat boots of Dwayne Allen, a recently discharged special forces soldier, as he joins his former squad mates on their hunt for their missing C.O."

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Game Features:

  • Command your squad - A.W.O.L. features three A.I. team mates with unique behaviors to support Allen in combat.
  • Intelligent enemies - to bring the retro FPS forward in time, A.W.O.L. features sophisticated enemy A.I. for a more modern challenge. Enemies will take cover, hide, ambush, and work together to try and take your team out.
  • No procedural generation - 9 uniquely-crafted levels for a tailored, bespoke experience!
  • Hand-drawn heroes - Bespoke sprite and texture art with serious retro FPS style!
  • Pick your playstyle - Players will be able to choose from "action-movie" style play, or amp up the challenging with more realistic combat modes!

Pick it up on Steam.

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StoneColdSpider Sep 16, 2022
Wow that looks really good..... Added it to my account!
fabertawe Sep 16, 2022
Kerrrching! Added.
Comandante Ñoñardo Sep 16, 2022
Well... Judging for the gameplay videos, is not exactly a retro game; is more like a modern game with retro graphics.
Phlebiac Sep 16, 2022
Speaking of Realms Deep and the Build Engine, it looks like there is an Ion Fury sequel that doesn't use Build or have Linux support: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733240/Phantom_Fury/
Raaben Sep 17, 2022
Quoting: Phlebiacan Ion Fury sequel that doesn't use Build or have Linux support: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733240/Phantom_Fury/

A shame, especially the second point.
Oet_ Sep 17, 2022
I wonder... Is it possible to play A.W.O.L. by building your own executable, e.g. using eDuke32?
okasion Sep 17, 2022
Quoting: PhlebiacSpeaking of Realms Deep and the Build Engine, it looks like there is an Ion Fury sequel that doesn't use Build or have Linux support: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733240/Phantom_Fury/

Yes, but don't forget the DLC coming for Ion Fury! it promises to be really good
anewson Sep 17, 2022
watching the video I thought "oh interesting is this going to be some kind of hyper-realistic type of military shooter" only to have a guy yeet himself into the abyss at 0:45
Avehicle7887 Sep 17, 2022
Looks nice, would play if it didn't require you to install Steam to download it.
tuubi Sep 18, 2022
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Quoting: Avehicle7887Looks nice, would play if it didn't require you to install Steam to download it.

It doesn't. You can get it on itch.io as well.
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