Starship Troopers: Extermination

by Mikhail Nov 24, 2024 | 1 Votes | 71 Played | 0 Reviews

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Co-op , Insects , Shooting , Space Games , Aliens

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Offworld Industries Starship Troopers: Extermination is a squad-based, co-op first-person shooter based on the popular Starship Troopers franchise. As a soldier who is part of the Vanguard unit, take on bugs using your trusty Morita rifle, build defenses to stop the arachnid onslaught, and pick a class based on your playstyle. Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

One of the most iconic yet under-the-radar pop culture franchises today is Starship Troopers. If you watched the first movie back in 1997, you’ve been treated to an action-packed hardcore movie of interplanetary soldiers taking on “Bugs,” a race of arachnid-like aliens with a hive mind. Though there have been movies, series, and even games based on the franchise, none capture the atmosphere and hype as Starship Troopers: Extermination.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op made by Offworld Industries, the same company that developed Squad. Unlike its PvP-focused peer, the game is strictly PvE and purely coop. Basically, four squads consisting of the same number of players will drop into a planet and perform a variety of missions while dealing with massive hordes of Bugs rising from the ground.

So, should you join the Deep Space Vanguard and take on the Bug menace? Let’s check out what it has to offer:

Plotline

Starship Troopers: Extermination is set on the mining planet of Valaka. Apparently, humans have made their way into it and built a thriving mining colony. However, it has come under attack and, subsequently, the control of the Bugs, which wreaked havoc and completely devastated the colony. You’ll play the role of a member-soldier of the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite unit tasked with recovering the lost planet.

Set in the mining Planet of Valaka, Vanguard Unit, tasked to recover colonies, etc. Talk about the movie lore for a bit.

Gameplay

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a co-op first-person shooter, a far cry from Offworld Industries’ other creations like Beyond the Wire, Post Scriptum, and the ever-popular Squad. In a nutshell, you’ll participate in 16-player operations with squads of four troopers to perform missions with multiple phases.

The game’s main draw is the part where you battle hordes of bugs, which is extremely exciting. Shootouts are incredibly explosive; dealing with charging and slowly advancing Bug hordes with your bros is exceptionally satisfying. Apart from the movie-canon Morita rifle, you’ll have various weapons and equipment in your arsenal. There’s a sniper rifle, and depending on your class, you’ll also have access to heavier weapons like a shoulder-fired rocket and a grenade launcher. It also helps that there are different types of Bugs. Apart from the usual bladed scythe-armed Archies, Gunner Bugs engage from a distance; the elite and nimble Tiger Bugs and the fearsome and massive Grenadiers launch explosive plasma projectiles.

Apart from shooting Bugs, you’ll also have to build structures to defend an objective, particularly in the final phase. You’ll have access to a build/repair tool (using the B key), which you can use to put up walls, ramps, towers, traps, and even turrets to stop hordes of bugs charging and trying to make a beeline toward the objective. Before you can reach this phase though, you’ll need to secure certain areas and even transport pods full of valuable ores. A run to an evac dropship tops off missions; for added suspense, respawns are disabled in this phase. Overall, you could say the mission types and varieties are still in their early stage, and the devs will likely make a few additions.

In Starship Troopers: Extermination, players take on various roles and specializations. Currently, there are three classes. The first is the Hunter troopers, who specialize in dealing damage to Bugs and are armed with many weapons and gear. Meanwhile, Bastion is a well-armored class armed with heavy weapons and special equipment that builds a wall around them. Finally, there’s the Operator who boasts healing equipment and deployable supplies. Progression is made by playing in a specific class and finishing games to earn experience. Leveling up will give you access to more perks and equipment that can further diversify your role.

Considering it’s a co-op game, teamwork is necessary. Though there’s little incentive to stick with your squad today, communication is relatively easy. Like in Squad, you can voice chat locally or with your fireteam and ping locations to attract your fellow players’ attention using the middle mouse button. This is especially handy when a Grenadier Bug is firing from a distance.

Community

Starship Troopers: Extermination has a sizable community; you can easily find games online, and matchmaking doesn’t take that much time. The game also has an official Discord where you can interact with other players and developers. However, servers are currently limited to some regions, so you’ll deal with a high ping since you’ll have to play outside your region.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Starship Troopers: Extermination is nothing short of fantastic. The audio design stands out - the voice acting is quite immersive, making it feel as if you’re part of a military operation. Meanwhile, the Bugs also make sounds while in pain, anger, and dying. The HUD is surprisingly spacious, giving you a clear view of the play area even if there are a dozen enemies heading your way.

The same can be said about the visuals. The Bug and desert + futuristic environmental designs are outstanding, and there’s green blood spraying everywhere when you make them eat lead. In addition, the game becomes more of a horror experience in night missions when the bugs are harder to see. Surprisingly, the game runs relatively smoothly even if a horde of bugs is heading your way - framerate drops remain stable. Although some bug animations are a little janky, especially during high-volume moments, it’s understandable, given the game’s current state.

Conclusion

In a bug's shell... I mean, nutshell, Starship Troopers: Extermination delivers an excellent gameplay experience that everyone, not just avid fans of the Starship Troopers franchise, should dive into. You’ll be in for an enjoyable ride, that's for sure!

New Game Added: Starship Troopers: Extermination

by Mikhail Nov 24, 2024

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a squad-based, co-op first-person shooter based on the popular Starship Troopers franchise. As a soldier who is part of the Vanguard unit, take on bugs using your trusty Morita rifle, build defenses to stop the arachnid onslaught, and pick a class based on your playstyle.