Empulse’s frantic movement and giant mechs are giving me serious Xbox 360-era FPS nostalgia
Empulse, a new first-person shooter developed by 1047 Games, was unveiled at the PC Gaming Show, promising to capture the frantic energy of Xbox 360-era arena shooters. The game combines fast-paced movement mechanics with giant mecha combat, featuring wall-running as a core gameplay element that evokes the kinetic movement-focused design of classic competitive FPS titles.
The trailer presentation highlighted the game’s blend of wall-running gunplay and large-scale mech confrontations, culminating with a memorable moment of hand-to-hand combat—a player wielding a sledgehammer striking a towering mech. This juxtaposition of intimate melee attacks against massive mechanical opponents captures the game’s emphasis on varied combat approaches and frantic, dynamic gameplay.
The nostalgia factor appears to be a deliberate design choice by 1047 Games, aiming to attract players who loved the arena shooter genre during the Xbox 360 era. The combination of skill-based movement mechanics and the chaotic energy of competitive multiplayer shooters positions the title to appeal to both veteran FPS players and those seeking a return to that particular gaming era’s aesthetic and design philosophy.
The game can be wishlisted on Steam, indicating a planned PC release.