History VideoGame / GunsOfIcarus

''Guns of Icarus'' is an {{Indie|Game}} turret-based [[CooperativeMultiplayer co-op]] [[ShootEmUp shooter]] game set in a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] SteamPunk world, developed by Muse Games and released on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] in 2009.

A PvP sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', was released in 2012. An expansion to the PvP game -- which includes co-operative play against AI opponents and a persistent strategic map for factions of players to fight over -- was successfully funded through Website/{{Kickstarter}} in the spring of 2013, and released in 2017.

* AfterTheEnd
* [[UsefulNotes/{{Airships}} Airships]]: The game [[SteamPunk unsurprisingly does not provide a realistic portrayal of airships]]; regardless, they form the backbone of the game.
* [[spoiler:BolivianArmyEnding]]
* ConstructedWorld
* CoolAirship: The ''Icarus''.

* [[spoiler:DoNotGoGentle: "Into the Breach" is Gabriel's defiant last stand; he flies deep into the pirate-infested skies and takes out as many as he can before finally being shot down. In the sequel, we find out that his final sacrifice was an inspiration to future generations.]]
* DownerEnding: [[spoiler:Gabriel dies.]]
* [[spoiler:DyingMomentOfAwesome: "Into the Breach".]]

* EveryBulletIsATracer

* GatlingGood: The first gun available. Comes with [[MoreDakka lots of dakka]].
* [[spoiler:TheHeroDies: The final mission is unwinnable. You keep going until you're dead.]]

* HomingProjectile: Homing rockets.
* LeadTheTarget: This is required if you're using the cannon.
* LightningGun: The Tesla cannon.
* MoreDakka: The gatling gun's main purpose.
* PointAndClickMap
* SkyPirates
* SteamPunk

* ThoseMagnificentFlyingMachines
* ZeppelinsFromAnotherWorld

You are Gabriel, a traveling merchant, captain of the zeppelin ''Icarus''. Your task is to deliver your cargo safely to its destination without being blown out of the air by the SkyPirates that will chase you every step of the way. There's an element of time management involved--you've got to strike a balance between repairing [[SubsystemDamage damaged parts of your ship]] and manning the guns to shoot down the bad guys.

An [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnline MMO]] sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', was released in 2012. An expansion to the MMO game -- which includes co-operative play against AI opponents and a persistent strategic map for factions of players to fight over -- was successfully funded through Website/{{Kickstarter}} in the spring of 2013, and released in 2017.

''Guns of Icarus'' is an {{Indie|Game}} turret-based [[CooperativeMultiplayer co-op]] [[ShootEmUp shooter]] game set in a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] SteamPunk world, developed by Muse Games. You are Gabriel, a traveling merchant, captain of the zeppelin ''Icarus''. Your task is to deliver your cargo safely to its destination without being blown out of the air by the SkyPirates that will chase you every step of the way. There's an element of time management involved--you've got to strike a balance between repairing [[SubsystemDamage damaged parts of your ship]] and manning the guns to shoot down the bad guys.

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* ZeppelinsFromAnotherWorld

An [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnline MMO]] sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', was released in 2012. An expansion to the MMO game -- which will include co-operative play against AI opponents and may eventually include a persistent world for players to interact with -- has been successfully funded through Website/{{Kickstarter}} in the spring of 2013, and is currently in development.

An [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnline MMO]] sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', was released in 2012. An expansion to the MMO game -- which will include co-operative play against AI opponents and may eventually include a persistent world for players to interact with -- has been successfully funded through {{Kickstarter}} in the spring of 2013, and is currently in development.

''Guns of Icarus'' is an {{Indie|Game}} turret-based [[CooperativeMultiplayer co-op]] [[ShootEmUp shooter]] game set in a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] SteamPunk world, developed by Creator/MuseGames. You are Gabriel, a traveling merchant, captain of the zeppelin ''Icarus''. Your task is to deliver your cargo safely to its destination without being blown out of the air by the SkyPirates that will chase you every step of the way. There's an element of time management involved--you've got to strike a balance between repairing [[SubsystemDamage damaged parts of your ship]] and manning the guns to shoot down the bad guys.

* AfterTheEnd

* ZeppelinsFromAnotherWorld

An [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnline MMO]] sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', is currently in development.

* GameLevel: The "Lattice" variant. When selecting the next mission, you pick from multiple paths to make your way across the WorldMap.

* StockCostumeTraits: Standard pilot outfit with goggles and scarf.

''Guns of Icarus'' is an {{Indie|Game}} turret-based [[CooperativeMultiplayer co-op]] [[ShootEmUp shooter]] game set in a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] SteamPunk world, developed by Creator/MuseGames. You are Gabriel, a traveling merchant, captain of the zeppelin ''Icarus''. Your task is to deliver your cargo safely to its destination without being blown out of the air by the SkyPirates that will chase you every step of the way. There's an element of time management involved--you've got to strike a balance between repairing damaged parts of your ship and manning the guns to shoot down the bad guys.

''Guns of Icarus'' is an {{Indie|Game}} turret-based [[CooperativeMultiplayer co-op]] [[ShootEmUp shooter]] game set in a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] SteamPunk world, developed by MuseGames. You are Gabriel, a traveling merchant, captain of the zeppelin ''Icarus''. Your task is to deliver your cargo safely to its destination without being blown out of the air by the SkyPirates that will chase you every step of the way. There's an element of time management involved--you've got to strike a balance between repairing damaged parts of your ship and manning the guns to shoot down the bad guys.

* DownerEnding: [[spoiler:TheHeroDies]]

An {{MMO}} sequel, ''VideoGame/GunsOfIcarusOnline'', is currently in development.