From FPS Icons to Word Wizards
The minds behind legendary first-person shooters GoldenEye 007 and the TimeSplitters series, David Doak and Steve Ellis, are embarking on a new venture. They’ve reunited to develop a unique roguelike word puzzler titled Beyond Words.
This ambitious project is being described as a fusion of the strategic depth of Balatro and the word-building mechanics of Scrabble, promising a fresh take on both genres.
Our Take: A Bold New Direction
It’s always exciting to see veteran developers from iconic franchises venture into new territory. Doak and Ellis have a proven track record of creating engaging and innovative gameplay. The concept of blending Balatro‘s addictive roguelike loop with a word-puzzle framework is intriguing. While the specifics of the gameplay loop remain to be seen, the pedigree of the developers and the unique genre mashup make Beyond Words a title to watch.
This move signals a creative freedom and willingness to experiment that’s often seen in the indie space, but coming from such established figures, it carries significant weight. We’re eager to see how they translate their experience in fast-paced action games into the more cerebral realm of word puzzles.
This story was based on reporting from Rock Paper Shotgun. Read the full report here.
