The AMC Squad
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
The AMC Squad is an epic story-driven FPS running on the Build Engine. It combines gameplay mechanics of retro-shooters with aspects of modern titles, complete with a story-driven narrative that spans over several episodes.
Each episode is a full-length campaign featuring multiple varied locations to explore and many hidden secrets and collectibles to discover. Experience an overarching story that is loosely based on the worlds and settings of other classic Build Engine games. Pick from more than 8 different character classes, each with a unique set of items, weapons and abilities, and fight a large selection of different enemy factions that threaten the safety of the world.
The game currently contains 4 fully playable episodes, with 6 episodes planned total. Episode 5 is currently in development. No release date estimate is available at this time.
Check out the official wiki here!
Repository for the engine source code (AMCDuke32)
Story background:
The AMC Squad is a paramilitary group formed by a man whose identity is unknown to all but a select few in the EDF and EAF. Using funds from both agencies, he hired an old friend to track down 7 of the best and most skilled fighters in the Solar System, after the disappearance of Earth's greatest hero. This squad was formed to tackle the most severe threats to Earth's safety, including fighting off the notorious Cycloid race of aliens. However, they inadvertently set into motion a sequence of events that dramatically increase the scale of conflict, and they must soon deal with a threat that is new to even the most supernatural members of the team.
Can you fight as the AMC Squad, and take care of this threat? Will you scour the battlefield, find and acquire research and equipment and tackle the threat strategically, or simply run in guns blazing? Will you choose to play as Sangluss, a warlock with great power who overcame a dark past? Or as Merlijn, a knight from Holland who wields ancient weaponry to deadly effect? As Mikko, the cybernetic leader of MS Corp industries, who brings a range of deadly and hi-tech weaponry to the battlefield? Or as Highwire, who relies only on his good old-fashioned military rifles, and a trusty bottle of Vodka?
Whomever you choose, be prepared for the fight of a lifetime.
Episode 4 Synopsis
The squad travels to a distant location known only as Elysion, where an ancient foe awaits. Shot down by mysterious means, they must travel this vast location and not only put a stop to the Necromancer's plans, but also find a way home. Joined by their newest member, the demon huntress Kagura and her talking sword Yo, they soon uncover the secrets of their remote destination... Will they make it out of this strange new world? Find out in Episode 4 of the AMC Squad!
Features:
- Classic FPS gameplay mixed with modern mechanics.
- Mission-based level structure, spanning 4+ separate episodes, with more than 20 hours worth of content.
- Intricate and highly interactive levels, with many secrets to find.
- A rich story consisting of multiple character arcs and plot threads.
- 8 different character classes with different gameplay styles, with more to unlock as you progress.
- Unique loadout of weapons and items for each character, as well as level-specific weapons to find and unlock.
- Collectibles, weapon replacements and a fully-fledged progress system.
- Upgradeable weapons and character abilities.
- Multiple vehicles, including motorcycles, spaceships, tanks and horses.
- In-game cutscenes and pre-rendered FMV sequences, complete with voice acting and subtitles.
- Original music composed by HiveBoss, TheDavisD, AliCatGamer, and various tracks sourced from OpenGameArt.
- And more features you never thought possible in a Build Engine game!
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (13 total ratings) |
Author | AMCSquad |
Genre | Action |
Tags | build-engine, Classes, Episodic, Fangame, First-Person, FPS, Pixel Art, Retro, Singleplayer, Story Rich |
Code license | GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL) |
Asset license | Creative Commons Attribution_NonCommercial_ShareAlike v4.0 International |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Subtitles, Configurable controls, Interactive tutorial |
Links | Discord, Wiki, Source code |
Download
Install instructions
Windows Users:
Unzip the contents of the archive into a clean folder and launch "amcsquad.exe". The initial startup may take some time, during which the operating system may think the binary is not responding. Be patient -- the game will start eventually.
Linux Users:
Unzip the contents of the archive into a clean folder. Afterwards, you will need to build the game binary for your system. To do so, clone the source code and follow the instructions given in the README of the repository. Finally, copy the compiled "amcsquad" binary into the AMC Squad game folder, and launch the game.
Alternatively, grab a flatpak:
https://flathub.org/apps/io.itch.amcsquad.amcsquad
Important Note:
The directory you unzip the game data to must not be write-protected! The game saves progress inside the folder directly. Therefore, unzipping the contents into a folder under "Program Files" will not work.
Development log
- The AMC Squad v4.5.2 PATCH ReleasedJun 30, 2024
- The AMC Squad v4.5 released!Jun 28, 2024
- Flatpak and Steam input configuration for Linux & Steam Deck usersMar 06, 2024
- Patch v4.1.0 releasedOct 30, 2022
- The AMC Squad Episode 4 released!Oct 02, 2022
- Episode Four announcementSep 02, 2022
- The AMC Squad uploaded to itch.ioApr 07, 2022
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