Jumpgate Evolution flight dynamics devlog

It's always great when we start getting solid information about new games, especially ones that aren't the norm. There's a new developer log over at MMORPG.com where NetDevil programmer Steve Hartmeyer writes about flight in the upcoming Jumpgate Evolution. What we find most compelling about the whole read is the talk of two modes of flight; one being the original flight-style from Jumpgate and the other being the new style. For Jumpgate Evolution NetDevil looked back at the original flight model so they could create a better one — because the old model wasn't very accessible. Sure it worked, but the problem was that the casual player couldn't jump into the game and enjoy themselves with ease.

We were happy to hear that not only does Jumpgate Evolution let you toggle your ship's flight mode on-the-fly between original style and the new style — which features more drag and therefore control over your ship — the game is also designed for mouse and keyboard play (as well as joysticks and gamepads). Lore-wise, this toggling feature are the ship's "inertial dampers" which is quite brilliant of NetDevil. Oh yeah and did we mention strafing and flying backwards while shooting at your enemies? You can call us a little excited for Jumpgate Evolution now, go ahead.