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ALTEREDBLOOD+ : un joyeux micmac de bonnes inspirations pour ce fast FPS post-apocalyptique

30 juillet 2026 à 14:49

Une bonne dose de Quake, un peu d’ULTRAKILL, et même une pincée de Splatoon pour relever tout ça… Vous venez d’obtenir ALTEREDBLOOD+, un nouveau FPS nerveux et sanglant mettant à l’honneur la mobilité. L’aventure semble linéaire et les différents niveaux sont ponctués d’arènes tout en verticalité afin de mettre en valeur les atouts de déplacement du personnage joueur. La particularité du titre côté gameplay réside donc notamment dans un placement stratégique, puisque se tenir dans les flaques de sang laissées par vos ennemis permet de profiter de toutes sortes de bonus offensifs qui vous incitent à recouvrir le sol d’un maximum d’hémoglobine.

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Que diriez-vous d’un mot sur le scénario ? En résumé, dans un futur lointain, une mystérieuse entité du nom de MOTHER vous missionne pour exterminer les rares humains parasitant la mégastructure qui constitue à présent la quasi-entièreté de l’univers. Ça vous paraît flou ? Pas grave, la narration n’a pas l’air d’être le cheval sur lequel misent les devs du soft. En parlant de l’équipe, le précédent jeu de TrueWorld Studios était d’ailleurs lui aussi un FPS. Le boss rush roguelike du nom d’Unyielder avait d’ailleurs obtenu des retours assez tièdes de la part des joueurs, mais s’agissant de leur premier projet, on peut accorder le bénéfice du doute à leur nouveau bébé.

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Si on jette un oeil aux séquences de gameplay disponibles en ligne, il y a du bon et du moins rassurant : la direction artistique est plutôt réussie, à l’image de leur ancien titre, même si quelques éléments d’interface restent à revoir – notamment le gros JPEG du personnage qui prend un quart de l’écran dans le coin inférieur gauche. Entre ça et l’affichage qui fourmille sans arrêts de couleurs et d’effets visuels en tous genres, il y a de quoi s’inquiéter pour la lisibilité de l’action. Cela étant dit, en dehors de ça, le feeling de vitesse, le shooting ainsi que les mécaniques de gameplay originales ont l’air de créer une expérience assez grisante qui donne envie de s’y essayer.

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C’est en tout cas ce que nous pouvons vous dire à l’heure actuelle, mais sachez qu’une inscription aux prochains playtests du jeu est possible s’il titille votre curiosité et/ou votre soif de sang. En outre, il est bon de rappeler que la production du titre, comme le précisent les développeurs, en est encore à un stade assez peu avancé. Il y a donc fort à parier que ces playtests permettront de mettre le doigt sur les quelques améliorations à effectuer çà et là. De quoi relativiser concernant certains des points évoqués au cours du paragraphe ci-dessus. En attendant des nouvelles d’ALTEREDBLOOD+, n’hésitez donc pas à ajouter le jeu à votre wishlist Steam s’il vous intéresse.

He dangles off cliffs for National Geographic – here’s what’s in his camera bag

Community member Andrew Kornylak loves to cling to sheer rock faces with others and stare down at the world below. See what photos he’s taken from such dramatic heights.

Lisa Rands climbing "Vapor Lock" in Dayton, TennesseeAndrew Kornylak

Community member Andrew Kornylak loves to cling to sheer rock faces with others and stare down at the world below. See what photos he’s taken from such dramatic heights as he shares his story that includes working for Lowpro and writing for National Geographic.

Our ‘What’s in your bag?’ community spotlight series features readers sharing their favorite gear and photography, including from past DPReview collaborators. See below for what Andrew has to share.

Johnathan Brandt climbing "The Prodigal" at the Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
“Jonathan Brandt on Prodigal 13d at Toomsuba, Little River Canyon, AL.”

Nikon D800 | AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.4G | F7.1 | 1/320 sec | ISO 800
Andrew Kornylak

Meet Andrew Kornylak

Home base: Chapel Hill, NC USA

Andrew’s interest in photography began in high school after his older brother gave him a hand-me-down Minolta camera. The hobby grew through years of rock climbing and travel before he left a career in software development to become a full-time photographer in 2006.

“My older brother gave me his old Minolta camera when I was in high school. Taking pictures quickly became a hobby. I eventually got into rock climbing in the early 90s while in college, which was a great subject for photography and really got me motivated to get more serious. When I graduated, I worked as a software developer, traveled around the US and climbed, taking pictures whenever I could.”

Keeping one foot in analog has been good for me, as it helps me keep my skills sharp and challenges me to think more deeply and be more deliberate in my approach to projects.

Although he embraced digital photography early, Andrew has continued to work with both film and digital throughout his career. He believes shooting film keeps his technical skills sharp and encourages a more deliberate, thoughtful approach to his work.

“I still shoot a mix of film and digital. Shooting film with a strobe is especially challenging, but worth it. I spent years shooting climbing with off-camera strobes, using medium-format film. Keeping one foot in analog has been good, as it helps keep my skills sharp and challenges me to think more deliberately in my approach to projects.”

What’s in Andrew’s bag

Andrew's camera bag
Andrew’s camera bag.
Andrew Kornylak

Favorite camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II sure is a popular camera, as last week’s spotlight also stated it was their favorite. Here’s what Andrew thinks about its 45MP stacked sensor compared to his Nikon gear.

“I’ve shot with and owned almost every major camera system, but I have been primarily a Nikon shooter for my bread and butter. Just this year, I switched to Canon, mainly because all my cinema video cameras are Canon, so I wanted to consolidate lenses. I am currently shooting with the Canon R5 Mark II and about a half dozen lenses.”

Support gear

Charles Little on "Suzanne Sommers" at the Dry Canyon in Southern Arizona
“CP Little projecting at the Celebrity Cave, Dry Canyon, Whetstone Mountains, Sierra Vista AZ.”

Nikon D800 | AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.4G | F7.1 | 1/320 sec | ISO 800
Andrew Kornylak

Any experienced photographer is going to have a set of gear that works well together and is ready to go at a moment’s notice. Apart from the cameras and lenses above, here’s Andrew’s other interesting gear he takes with him on trips into the mountains.

“I shoot a lot with lighting, both in the studio and on location. For photography, this was mostly Profoto and Broncolor strobes. I’ve been transitioning more to continuous lighting. LED technology has really come a long way, with significant advantages over other lighting options, especially since I also shoot video.”

“Aperture is my go-to brand here. I am FAA drone certified, so there’s that. Though I have a mini warehouse full of grips and accessories, I try to keep things as simple as possible. My Really Right Stuff Apex TVC-34L carbon tripod (which allows me to quickly change out photo and video heads) and RRS BH-55 ball head go with me 90% of the time.”

These days, I mix and match. I have to think about video gear as well. Mountainsmith (for a time), Think Tank and Peak Design all make great bags.

Favorite bag: “Definitely the Pelican 1510 with Trekpak Dividers and 1519 Photographers Lid Organizer. Hands down, my most useful camera case.”

“For years, I was an ambassador and design consultant with Lowepro, so I’ve been loyal to that brand. The bag I use the most is the Lowepro Whistler BP 450 AW. These days, I mix and match. I have to think about video gear as well. Mountainsmith (for a time), Think Tank and Peak Design all make great bags.”

What’s it like ‘hanging out’?

Chris Sierzant climbing "Hooligans" at the Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
“Chris Sierzant, Hooligans (5.13) The Concave, Little River Canyon, AL. This frame was captured on Fuji negative film on a Mamiya 7II 6×7 camera and 43mm lens. I used two 300 w/s JTL monolights powered by Quantum Turbo 2×2 batteries and triggered by Pocketwizard radio slaves. One strobe was gelled blue (ctb) one gelled orange (cto). Both strobes were triggered by PocketWizard radio slaves.”

NIKON D850 | 60mm | F29 | 1/250 sec | ISO 64
Andrew Kornylak

Whether suspended hundreds of feet above the ground or in a quiet neighborhood park, Andrew is drawn to photographs that reveal something extraordinary. He believes the most compelling stories are often found in everyday places, where ordinary moments can become unexpectedly transcendent.

“Hanging from a rope hundreds of feet above the ground is a pretty unique perspective. I love shooting in all conditions, high up, underwater, in the rain, and so on. It can sometimes be risky or dangerous. I do enjoy the adversity, but it’s not where you find people most of the time. People occupy mundane spaces – cities, back yards, parks and their automobiles. It’s even more exciting to find something sublime or transcendent in an everyday environment.”

I shot a story on the (Mississippi) river. It’s an unheralded landscape, right in the middle of the country. A seemingly mundane place even, but unexpectedly wild, full of mystery and power.

One place that continues to inspire him is the Mississippi River Delta. First photographing the region for National Geographic Adventure in 2007, he has returned several times, captivated by its quiet beauty.

“One memorable place I’ve been to close to home is the Mississippi river. Specifically, in the Delta region. I shot a story on the river for National Geographic Adventure Magazine in 2007 and have gone back several times since. It’s an unheralded landscape, right in the middle of the country. A seemingly mundane place even, but unexpectedly wild, full of mystery and power.”

How do you keep fear at bay?

Anthony Meeks takes flight over Nickajack Lake, Tennessee
“Chattanooga, TN – August 20: Anthony Meeks spots his landing before falling from around 30 feet up while freesoloing a limestone cliff over Nickajack Lake.”

Nikon D2X | Tokina AT-X 10.5mm F2.8 Fisheye | F7.1 | 1/400 sec | ISO 100
Andrew Kornylak

“Willpower. For a typical magazine story, I used to just overshoot to make sure I covered all the bases. That is a reasonable approach, and in the moment, you might pick up a few bangers. In reality, that approach is based on fear. You might have some ideas or intentions, but you quickly realize they don’t go as planned, so you embrace serendipity.”

What’s the perfect shot, though? I sometimes don’t even realize it until years later.

“I do love that about photography, but I think as you gain more experience, you can become bolder with your intentions, really make them come to life instead of assuming they won’t. That’s where the perfect shot happens, not by chance but by intentional visualization and a strong will.”

“What’s the perfect shot, though? I sometimes don’t even realize it until years later.”

Turning photography into published books

24-hour mountain bike racer in Conyers, Georgia
“Conyers, GA – May 21: The streaks of a rider’s headlamp make a winding trail through the woods during the Granny Gear 24 Hours of Conyers 24-hour mountain bike race in Conyers, Georgia.”

Nikon D200 | Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm F4 @ 12mm | F6.3 | 30 sec | ISO 400
Andrew Kornylak

“This year, I am busy working on a couple of multi-year documentary films. I am really used to the constant hustle. That changed during the pandemic, when I was forced to sit still for a while and meditate on what I really wanted from my work. I scanned all my old film (about 30,000 images) and began thinking bigger. I began writing.”

“As a direct result of that, I published my first book last year about climbing in the South – Spare These Stones (Mountaineers Books). Such a small thing, a book, but it feels like the culmination of decades of work. It really has propelled me into the next stage of my career, I think. I have also started teaching. This fall, I will teach two classes at the UNC Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism.”

A piece of advice from a rock climber

“My advice is to work hard, but don’t be afraid to take a break and survey where you are headed. Your approach and strategy will change dramatically over time. Embrace every stage of it, and have fun!”

Andrew really enjoyed participating in this spotlight article and would love to hear what you think of his photography and to answer any of your questions in the comments below.

You can check out Andrew’s other work at andrewkornylak.com.


Editor’s note: This article continues a series, ‘What’s in your bag?’, highlighting DPReview community members, their photography and the gear they depend on. Would you like your photography to be featured in a future installment? Tell us a bit about yourself by filling out this form.

About the Author: Mathew Anderson is a proud Community Manager for the technology industry and a past visitor to DPReview.com for all his camera needs. He is currently the lead of DPReview’s community and primary communication link between the community and DPReview’s team.

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