Boom Co by Burt's Games to pause production

HONG KONG — BOOM COMPANY, the forthcoming debut of Asia-headquartered independent developer Burt's Games has paused production.

The team behind the sci-fi action title regrets to share that, due to circumstances beyond their control, the production of the game, BOOM Company, will not proceed as planned. Unforeseeable circumstances, including the loss of their lead game designer due to unfortunate and personal events, have made it impossible for the team to continue with their scheduled production. During this time of transition, the team will take a pause to reassess their next steps.

Full press-release can be found below.

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Press Release

B.O.O.M. Company is a rogue-like twin-stick space shooter. The player controls a ragtag team of mercenaries trying to survive by taking odd and unique jobs from the different factions that occupy the universe. Ultimately the choice of their actions will affect the universe as a whole.

Key Features

fly like a space cowboy

Take revenge on people that have wronged you in the past!
Rescue people from dire circumstances!
Save the universe from certain doom!
Get untold riches!
Meet exotic aliens that want to kill you for your untold riches!

fight with speed and style

Bullet hell style high-octane gameplay
In-mission upgrade system lets you tune your ship as you work towards your mission objectives from machine guns and missiles to nuke and black hole generators
Control different styles of spacecraft from a high-tech fighter to a missile-surfing mech
Gain favors with different mega corporations and access their high-tech weaponry for maximum mayhem

discover a unique universe

Navigate through a universe ruled by eccentric mega-corporations
Choose to take on baddies with humanitarian missions, join the dark side for fame and riches, or be on your own team and walk the fine line between good and evil