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Out today, Kingpin: Reloaded remasters the classic crime-centric FPS

Head back to the 90s and the glory days of the early FPS genre today, for the grim and gritty remaster that is Kingpin: Reloaded.

A dark tale of vengeance

The Kingpin (not that Kingpin) sits at the top of crime in the city, and he’s had enough of one of the town’s thugs. After a brutal beating by one Nikki Blanco, that unnamed crook manages to survive and sets out to make the head man pay. That’s the setup for Kingpin: Reloaded, a full remastering of the niche 90s classic, from 3D Realms, Interplay, and developer Slipgate Ironworks.

First powered via the Quake II engine, Kingpin returns with a host of improvements and modern niceties.

In a lawless gangland ruled by a merciless Kingpin, an unknown ruffian emerges after a brutal pummeling by hitman Nikki Blanco. With no clear reasoning behind why he was targeted, our nameless protagonist readies an arsenal on a blood-filled path of vengeance. Smash heads with a lead pipe, mow down enemies with a Tommy Gun, or use a bazooka to blast away foes. 

Kingpin: Reloaded breathes life into a late ‘90s FPS classic, enhanced for modern audiences. Originally developed on the renowned Quake II engine, Kingpin: Reloaded offers 4K resolution, ultrawide monitor support, controller integration, and the ability to toggle between “classic” and “enhanced” modes for a tailored gameplay experience. 

3D Realms press release

As mentioned, Kingpin: Reloaded is out right now, and you can grab a copy for the PC, via Steam.

About Jason Micciche

Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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