Beyond Contact is a fiercely formidable survival game, inspired by the art and style of pulp science-fiction comics, the moral dilemmas of contemporary science-fiction films, and the unforgiving gameplay of survival genre classics.
Taking place on the often mysterious and always deadly, procedurally-generated, alien world of Ketern, Beyond Contact features exploration and discovery, a robust system of research and crafting, intuitive base building and defense, farming and creature feeding, narrative-driven objectives to save the inhabitants of the planet, and enough flora, fauna, extreme weather, and environmental hazards to kill even the toughest players 1000 times over... and trust us if the planet gets the chance, it will.
In the year 2766, Quinn Hicks an elite member of Space Corps, the expeditionary arm of the UWC, is called in to respond to a growing crisis at the edge of known space. The planet of Ketern is breaking apart, a yet unknown energy source emanating from the planet's interior is threatening the civilization that calls Ketern home...
Beyond Contact offers Campaign and Endless game modes for both solo and cooperative multiplayer experiences.
Can you survive the dynamically diverse, robustly detailed, and unquestionably deadly world of Ketern?
Utilize your Space Corps-issued equipment, weapons, and AtmoSuits to explore the diverse alien environments, discover extraordinary creatures and unusual plants, and eventually come face to face with the ancient civilization of Ketern.
Scan, collect, mine, and scavenge the planet's exotic materials while utilizing the deep and rewarding research and crafting system to survive and thrive the dying planet and its often aggressive inhabitants.
Build, expand, and defend your base of operations, while pushing the unique power grid system to its limits.
Collaborate with alien civilizations, discover previously unknown technology, and uncover the truth of the planet's demise along your journey to help the locals.
Ripped apart by an onslaught of dark rifts, Ketern's once-thriving biomes are being overtaken by dangerous hazards and chaotic weather fallout. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Beyond Contact is an innovative science fiction survival crafting game that features a top-down art style inspired by pulp science-fiction comics, providing a distinct visual aesthetic.
Offering players the option to engage in a narrative-driven Story Mode or an open-ended Conquest Mode, Beyond Contact's narrative objectives and moral dilemmas are reminiscent of contemporary science-fiction films.
Having provided exceptional music, audio design, implementation and voice work on this game, Jay Taylor is now available for work, at a rate that makes sense for indies.
"Jay's musical talent is unparalleled. His versatility to create music in various styles is not just impressive, it’s awe-inspiring. His ability to effortlessly match the atmosphere of a scene with the perfect melody or tone helped breathe life into our game.
As a sound FX designer, Jay shows exceptional ingenuity. He is not afraid to go beyond the call of duty, as he has demonstrated by incorporating code changes to fine-tune sound effects. His collaborative spirit allowed for seamless work with our FXs artists and programmers, resulting in immersive soundscapes that significantly enriched our gaming experience."