Nightdive Studios, known for its stellar work in reviving iconic action games through top-notch remasters and remakes, has recently revealed plans to bring a new lease of life to the 1995 first-person shooter, PO’ed. This refreshed version, titled PO’ed: Definitive Edition, is set to grace various platforms.
As of now, a release date for PO’ed: Definitive Edition remains under wraps. However, enthusiasts can get a glimpse of what to expect via a trailer that has been made available. This preview humorously accepts that the original game may not have garnered widespread acclaim upon its release but emphasizes the enduring appeal and inventive gameplay that make it ripe for rediscovery in a remastered format.
The plot thrusts players into the heroic boots of a spaceship’s cook, who finds himself the unlikely survivor of an alien invasion that has resulted in the capture of his fellow crew members. Armed with a jetpack and rocket launcher, the player embarks on a mission to rescue his team and thwart the alien threat. This definitive edition enriches the original experience with several enhancements aimed at modernizing gameplay, including quality-of-life improvements, bug rectifications.
This announcement marks another bold step by Nightdive Studios in preserving the vitality of classic games by making them accessible and enjoyable on contemporary gaming platforms.