An Apocalypse Now video game, based on the 1970s Vietnam film of the same name, is in active development. The folks behind the likes of Gears Of War, Fallout: New Vegas, Wasteland 2 and Pillars Of Eternity are bringing the game to consoles, which is said to be a role-playing-style game, described as “psychological horror” in tone.
The best news is that Francis Ford Coppola is involved – and he has released some comments via an official statement of the game’s announcement.
“Forty years ago, I set out to make a personal art picture that could hopefully influence generations of viewers for years to come,” Coppola said. “Today, I’m joined by new daredevils, a team who want to make an interactive version of Apocalypse Now, where you are Captain Benjamin Willard amidst the harsh backdrop of the Vietnam War. I’ve been watching video games grow into a meaningful way to tell stories, and I’m excited to explore the possibilities for Apocalypse Now for a new platform and a new generation.”
According to official Kickstarter page for the game, which is trying to raise $900,000, the game will depict the horror and spectacle of the Vietnam War through the character of Captain Benjamin Willard (played by Martin Sheen in the original 1979 film), an American tasked with the assassination of Colonel Walter E. Kurtz (Marlon Brando).
The game is an interactive recreation of Willard’s journey, as seen through a survival horror lens in which players with limited resources face unspeakable terrors.
The source says that the game is set to be released in 2020 with backers through the Kickstarter being given the opportunity to play the game in the year of the original film’s 40th anniversary, 2019.
Read more about the Apocalypse Now video game, and how you can get involved in its development over at the Kickstarter page.
