War Of The Worlds Coming To XBLA And PSN

Other Ocean Interactive has revealed a brand new game based on the classic H.G. Wells novel.

The new game is a single player, 2D action-adventure. The storyline of the game will run in tandem with the timeline from the 1953 movie adaptation, but it follows a new character with his own unique arc. The hero is a man attempting to escape London and rescue his family amid the attack of alien tripods and other dangerous machines.

The initial press release for the game likens the gameplay to titles like Flashback, Out of this World, and Oddworld: Abe's Oddysess -- impressive comparisons if they end up being accurate.

“As a developer, we are extremely fortunate to have access to this beloved franchise,” said Mike Mika, head of development with Other Ocean Interactive. “The team and I are huge fans of the original rotoscoped cinematic platformers of early PC gaming. This is a dream project for everyone on the team. Having the ability to approach the game in a completely retro way and pay homage to one of our favorite periods in gaming is more than we could ask for."

Sounds like an intriguing project. The game will be releasing later this summer, and the developer promises there will be more to see of the game at E3 next week.