Zigurrat and Poppy Works have released a free add-on for Quake based on the upcoming game Slave Zero X. More than just a beefy slice of marketing, Slave Zero X Episode Enyo is a mod that serves as a prequel to the main gameās narrative.
The mod boasts six levels, eight weapons, and an original soundtrack. You play as one of the main antagonists from Slave Zero X, the eponymous Enyo. Sheās out to assassinate Sovereign Khan, or āSovKhan,ā as his friends call him.
The press release pushes the fact that the add-on can run on Nightdiveās remastered version of Quake. Itās available directly through the add-ons menu, so you can download and play it on consoles as well as PC. However, theyāve also released it standalone to be run on the various Quake source ports.
I have to say, itās a pretty big flex to promote your game with a Quake mod. Iāve played a bit of it myself, and itās not a quick hack job. Its levels are pretty elaborate, and while you can recognize some assets from the base game, itās mostly all new. More importantly, however, it shows an understanding of Slave Zero Xās audience. I was initially keeping the game in my peripherals, not really paying it much mind, but now itās firmly in my sights. Iām curious how it will tie into this Quake mod.
The title itself is a prequel to 1999ās Slave Zero for Dreamcast and PC, and while I donāt think you need any familiarity to get into Poppy Worksā new title, an affection for it certainly helps.
Slave Zero X releases on February 21, 2024 for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Switch. Episode Enyo is available now for Quake.
Published: Jan 16, 2024 11:07 am