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Action Shooter "Over the Top: WWI" Joins Steam Next Fest with Exclusive Demo and New Gameplay Trailer

Experience the intense chaos of WWI's most brutal battles through real-time events

Demo available now ahead of festival

New-York, June 6, 2024 – Flying Squirrel, the developer behind the innovative multiplayer shooter title "Battle Cry of Freedom," is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, set to take place from June 10 to June 17. Ahead of this exciting event, Flying Squirrel has unleashed today an exclusive demo for their highly anticipated title, "Over the Top: WWI," inviting players to experience and re-enact the brutal and historically detailed battles of World War I in real-time.

Building upon "Battle Cry of Freedom", "Over the Top: WWI" represents Flying Squirrel's commitment to delivering innovative gameplay blending various game modes to offer a slew of possibilities for fans of shooter and war games alike. The sequel expands upon the studio's first foray into the PC gaming market, promising even more intense action, strategic depth, historical accuracy and a brand new single player mode. In the game, everything is destructible, even the terrain, leading to intense and dynamic battles.

Step onto the front lines and claim every weapon and vehicle in sight as your own. Whether you choose to confront the Germans head-on or overpower the British resistance, the choice is yours. Arm yourself with a diverse arsenal, including rifles, artillery, and even tanks, as you navigate the mud-soaked battlefields of the Great War. Will you face the enemy alone in singleplayer or lead a powerful army into the fray in the included multiplayer mode? Switch between first and third person perspective on the fly. The decision is yours to make on these historic battlegrounds.
 

The demo will offer players a gripping snapshot into the heart-pounding gameplay and innovative features that define "Over the Top WWI." Players will have the opportunity to engage in visceral combat, command troops, and witness the true horrors and heroism of World War I.

 

In conjunction with the demo release, Flying Squirrel Entertainment is also unveiling an exhilarating gameplay trailer, showcasing intense and brutal encounters that await players in the demo. This trailer promises to provide a captivating preview of the immersive experience that "Over the Top: WWI" has in store.
 

Watch “Over the Top: WWI” Steam Next Fest Trailer here:
https://youtu.be/RvEQwEABVdA

 

"We are incredibly excited to showcase 'Over the Top: WWI' at Steam Next Fest and share a taste of the intense, historically inspired gameplay that players can expect," said Nico Kamps, Head designer at Flying Squirrel. "With this demo and trailer, we aim to immerse players in the brutal reality of World War I while delivering an unforgettable gaming experience."

 

Prepare to dive into the trenches and feel the intensity of warfare like never before. Don't miss your chance to be among the first to experience the demo of "Over the Top: WWI" now and during Steam Next Fest until June 17.
 

Over the Top: WWI is scheduled for release in 2024 for PC on Steam. For more information, please visit Flying Squirrel Entertainment or follow Flying Squirrel on Discord, X, Youtube  and Facebook. 
 

All Assets available for Over the Top WWI can be found here

 

About Flying Squirrel Entertainment
Flying Squirrel Entertainment was originally formed from the team behind the "Mount & Musket" modification for Mount & Blade: Warband, to make the official expansion for the same game: “Napoleonic Wars”. Based in Europe, the team consists of four members. All of us are former modders, and formed Flying Squirrel Entertainment when we decided to start making our own games instead of spending our skills tweaking other people’s creations.  We are also progressive/hardcore re-enactors and take part in living-history events all across Europe. As we come from both a gaming and a living history background, we are naturally very passionate about what we create!