Bodycam (video game)

Bodycam
DeveloperReissad Studio
EngineUnreal Engine 5
PlatformWindows
ReleaseJune 7, 2024 (early access)
GenreFirst-person shooter
ModeMultiplayer

Bodycam is an upcoming multiplayer tactical shooter video game being developed by indie company Reissad Studio.[1] The game was released as an early access title on June 7, 2024.[2] It has received attention for its realistic gameplay.[2][3][4]

Gameplay

Bodycam is a tactical shooter which is played from a first-person perspective. It features four game modes: Body Bomb, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch and Zombies.[5][6]

Development

Bodycam was developed using Unreal Engine 5 by two people from France named Luca and Leo who at the time were 17 and 20 years old, respectively.[7] The Multiplayer Zombie Mode update launched on November 8, 2024.[6]

Reception

Bodycam has been praised for its realistic graphics, sound design, and gun play.[8] The game's graphics and environments have been compared to that of Unrecord,[4][9] as the two games have graphic elements in common.[1][9]

Ranked as the best-selling game on the Steam platform during the first week of its release, the game sold 800,000 units in July 2024, generating sales of approximately €20 million.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Papadopoulos, John (3 June 2024). "Unreal Engine 5-powered multiplayer body-cam shooter, Bodycam, hits Early Access on June 7th". DSOGaming. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b Smith, Ed (2024-06-07). "Brutally realistic new bodycam game finally goes live, and you can play right now". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ Shah, Saqib (2024-06-07). "Bodycam is an 'ultra-realistic' shooter with CoD in its sights". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ a b Wilde, Tyler (2024-06-08). "Bodycam is out on Steam and feels more like a horror game than a competitive shooter". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  5. ^ Vaz, Christian (2024-06-03). "Bodycam release date, gameplay, and trailers". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  6. ^ a b Hou, Rita (2024-11-08). "Ultra-Realistic Multiplayer FPS Bodycam Launches Zombie Mode". 80.lv. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  7. ^ "Disturbingly realistic bodycam game has mixed reviews, lots of players". PCGamesN. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ^ Kong, Clark (2024-06-11). "Bodycam Review (Early Access)". game8.co. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  9. ^ a b Hoglund, Michael (2024-06-08). "Bodycam, which seems to be ripping off another game, is getting hammered by early reviews". Windows Central. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  10. ^ Richaud, Nicolas (July 30, 2024). "Bodycam : comment deux Français ont créé chez eux à Nanterre le jeu vidéo star de l'été". Les Echos. Retrieved August 4, 2024.