X-Out: Making Its Way Back to Consoles

On February 20, mark your calendars as X-Out: Resurfaced, a collaborative remake by ININ Games, Kritzelkratz 3000, Ziggurat, and Rainbow Arts, splashes onto consoles. You won’t want to miss this one!

Get ready to dive back into the nostalgia of underwater adventures with X-Out: Resurfaced. While many might expect a run-of-the-mill space shooter, this reimagined classic shakes things up by launching you into an oceanic battle against alien invaders. Originally making waves in 1990 on the Amiga, X-Out was distinctive for steering away from the conventional space settings and offering an immersive underwater experience. A key feature that set it apart was its innovative shop system, allowing players to customize their fleets, creating new and unique gameplay experiences with each run.

Now, in 2024, this challenging underwater epic from the pioneers at Rainbow Arts makes a triumphant return. Thanks to a collaboration between ININ and Ziggurat, players can enjoy a faithful yet enhanced rebuilding of the original game.

From its intricately redrawn graphics to modern high-resolution sprites, X-Out: Resurfaced promises a visual feast. The stages, enemy bosses, and projectiles all radiate new life with added particle and lighting effects, giving players an enticing new perspective.

Beyond visuals, each journey is underscored by an invigorating soundtrack from the esteemed composer Chris Hülsbeck. Not only has he remastered his original compositions, but six entirely new tracks have been woven into this version, amping up the auditory experience.

For fans of the original, there’s a familiar face returning—Ogan Kandemiroglu, paying tribute to his brother Celal Kandemiroglu’s iconic artwork by recreating the key art for this remake.

X-Out’s shop system also makes a comeback, enhanced for the modern player. With new preconfigured setups, clearer item descriptions, and clearly marked weapon slots, both newcomers and veterans can dive right into the strategic action.

Perhaps the game’s challenging nature leaves you feeling a bit daunted? Bring a friend along for the journey. The local 2-player co-op mode offers a chance to face these oceanic foes together, enhancing the camaraderie of the adventure.

And if you think you’ve mastered it all, think again. The game introduces Mirror Mode, flipping the game’s levels, encouraging players to adapt and think on their feet.

### X-Out: Resurfaced Features

– Experience a fresh spin on a classic shoot-’em-up.
– Admire the breathtaking new sprite work intertwined with dazzling particle and lighting effects.
– Enjoy an auditory voyage with both old and new synth soundscapes by Chris Hülsbeck.
– Choose from three pre-designed load-outs or create your own customized fleet.
– Team up with a friend for underwater thrills in 2-player couch co-op.
– Challenge your perception with the innovative Mirror Mode.
– Got stuck? Don’t worry, there are cheats for an easier sail through the game!

As Rainbow Arts celebrates the 35th anniversary of its home computer masterpiece, ININ has crafted a Special Edition to properly commemorate this milestone. Available for preorder exclusively on ININgames.com at €49.99, this edition is packed with exciting extras—a must-have for fans and collectors alike!