Red Eclipse for Linux

First-person shooter with agile gameplay and built-in editor

Overview

Red Eclipse is a first-person shooter game designed for Linux users who enjoy fast and agile gameplay.

It uses the Tesseract game engine to offer balanced action in different types of arenas.

Players can jump, dash, and use impulse boosts to move quickly and perform parkour-style moves, making the gameplay more exciting and dynamic.

The game supports cross-platform multiplayer, allowing players on different systems to join and compete together online.

This makes it easy to find matches and enjoy team play or arena battles with friends.

Red Eclipse includes popular game modes with many options and settings, so players can customize how they play.

One of the key features is its built-in map editor, which lets players create custom maps.

The editor supports cooperative map building, meaning players can work together online to design new arenas.

This adds to the game’s replay value and helps build a community around shared content.

While Red Eclipse does not clearly offer a single-player campaign or story mode, it focuses on multiplayer action and player creativity.

It is currently available only on Linux, which appeals to users looking for safe and reliable software on that platform.

Overall, Red Eclipse is a solid choice for Linux gamers who want an action-packed, multiplayer FPS with agile movement and tools for creating custom maps.

Its focus on teamwork and fast gameplay stands out within the Linux gaming category.

Pros

  • Agile gameplay featuring parkour, impulse boosts, and dashing.
  • Cross-platform multiplayer support.
  • Built-in editor for cooperative map creation online.

Cons

  • No specific mention of single-player campaign or story mode.
  • Categories are not specified, possibly affecting discoverability.
  • Limited platform information provided, currently only listed for Linux.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
Zlib and CC-BY-SA-3.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/redeclipse/base/issues

Keywords

fps action multiplayer play arena mapeditor

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