Ya the game did go through a period of being dead however we have a growing community now with PuGs on Saturday @1pm cst and they last about 3 hours on average also we have a large tournament coming up next month (Time and date are still TBA)

This is the Wiki on Twitch gameplay
Twitch gameplay is a type of video gameplay scenario that tests a player's reaction time. Action games such as first-person shooters often contain elements of twitch gameplay. For example, Quake III Arena requires quick reaction times for the players to shoot enemies. Other video game genres may also involve twitch gameplay. For example, the puzzle video game Tetris gradually speeds up as the player makes progress.

Twitch gameplay keeps players actively engaged with quick feedback to their actions, as opposed to turn-based gaming that involves waiting for the outcome of a chosen course of action. Twitch can be used to expand tactical options and play by testing the skill of the player in various areas (usually reflexive responses) and generally add difficulty (relating to the intensity of "twitching" required).

I understand your pain the maps and this game are rather unforgiving to new players but on the bright side we will be getting mod support for Epigenesis soon and one of the first things that will come out of that is a beginner friendly maps.

I had never heard of this forum until today, a friend of mine told me I might get a good reception here.

As for Reflex it is an awesome title that i look forward to playing but Epigenesis is a very different title built around a very different premise.

As for the player stats i'm not actually sure what you are referring to (maybe the steam reviews?) But I assure this game is worth the $10 or you could wait till the winter sale were it will undoubtedly be cheaper.

Glad to see an old player here! I should let you know that the community is getting back on it's feet. There are PuGs held every saturday @1pm CST and there is a tournament coming up in december. (Time and date TBA)

I know i'm new but hey give the game a chance you never know you might like it!

http://youtu.be/skUo7d2VrCA

I cant seem to get it right. :(

Coming up Right now.

I cant seem to get it to embed but there is a link

Epigenesis

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So what is Epigenesis? Well it's a fast paced, Action packed, Tug of war, Team based, Twitch shooter with a twist.

In Epigenesis, two teams face off in an attempt to plant a ball inside an enemy's goal more times in ten minutes than the opposition across a platformed ravine. The arenas aesthetically resemble something out of Tron but play like something out of Quake. Each player is given a non-lethal laser with two modes: rail (an instant, focused beam which pushes/pulls enemies back) and Poff (a mode which fires a missile-like projectile which travels slowly but produces an explosion that pushes back enemies a lot). The gun is a key part of both offense and defense -- pushing an enemy back and causing them to fall off a ledge or preventing them from landing on one in the first place spells instant death, producing a 5-second respawn timer. In addition, hitting an enemy who's in the air with your melee attack sends them straight downward, and if they fail to land on a platform? Splat.

So why play Epigenesis? For one it's something new while it has similarities to other games it is very unique. It is a great game for Esports have two ways to win a match (either you can outlast your opponents by scoring more then them in 10 minutes or capturing the opponents spawn through a tug of war style tower building system)

Launch Trailer (Has ingame footage):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5AWn7BwNLM

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Key Features

• Ball Sport of the Future
  
• Play a ball as well as a domination 5-on-5 game on top of tall towers and platforms!
  
• Fast-paced high-altitude Action
  
• Equipped with jumping-jets, players will have to time their jumps or suffer steep falls.
  
• Non-lethal combat with surgical precision
  
• All weapons used are non-lethal force-based gear. Push your opponents down from the platforms and
• boost your friends towards the goal!
  
• One-time use pickup abilities
  
• Tactically use the Grapple, Dash or Shockwave to further advance your goal-scoring conquest!
  
• Customize your loadouts
  
• There are 6 plants with unique abilities as well as 5 different passive stat-boosts for you and your
• team. Discuss combinations with your team and choose the plants that best fit your playstyle!
  
• 6 unique maps
  
• Play ball on 6 different arenas constructed across the world of Epigenesis, featuring snowy mountains,
• lush forests and desolate cities!
  
• In-game cosmetics shop
  
• Earn in-game currency by proving your worth in daily missions and spend it on cosmetic items such as
• Plant skins and Hats!
  
• Single-player and bots
  
• Internet downed or just want to hone your skills? Face-off against the bots of Epigenesis or have them
• join your multiplayer matches!

Winner of Make Something Unreal Live 2013
Game of the Year Swedish Game Awards 2013
Game Concept Challenge Winner 2013