The Precursors
| The Precursors | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Deep Shadows |
| Publisher(s) | Russobit-M |
| Engine | Vital Engine 3 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 2009
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| Genre(s) | Space simulator, First-person shooter, Role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Precursors is a 2009 first-person shooter game developed by Ukrainian game studio Deep Shadows. The game was released for Windows in Russia on 4 December 2009. It was then released worldwide through GamersGate on 21 December 2010 and through Steam on 4 February 2017. It is set in a futuristic sci-fi environment where many political factions are engaged in an intergalactic war. The player is able to explore a multitude of planets, travel through outer space to complete missions, obtain information, and buy weapons and supplies in an open world free-roaming environment. It received mixed reviews from critics.