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Steam News27 October 20232y ago

NEW ESCAPE SYSTEM - Feedback wanted!

Hello everybody! Over the past month, I have been working on redesigning the escape system to add more excitement to a heist. The plan is to no longer simply press F to win, but instead actually have to flee the scene.

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changedOver the past month, I have been working on redesigning the escape system to add more excitement to a heist. The plan is to no longer simply press F to win, but instead actually have to flee the scene.
addedFor this system, I have added several new mechanics:
changedAssemble armor - Reinforce the van before driving away
changedI want your help to verify that these changes are both good, and clear enough in gameplay.
changedIf you want to test these changes, you can join the Public Beta branch on Steam!
changedTO JOIN - Right-click on the game -> Open 'Properties' -> Press 'Betas' -> Select 'public-beta' in the drop-down menu

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changedOver the past month, I have been working on redesigning the escape system to add more excitement to a heist. The plan is to no longer simply press F to win, but instead actually have to flee the scene.
addedFor this system, I have added several new mechanics:
changedAssemble armor - Reinforce the van before driving away
changedI want your help to verify that these changes are both good, and clear enough in gameplay.
changedIf you want to test these changes, you can join the Public Beta branch on Steam!

Over the past month, I have been working on redesigning the escape system to add more excitement to a heist. The plan is to no longer simply press F to win, but instead actually have to flee the scene.

This means that you have to reach the van and drive away!

For this system, I have added several new mechanics:

  • Assemble armor - Reinforce the van before driving away

  • Police stingers - Avoid or deactivate them to not puncture your tires

  • Escaping on foot - You can escape on foot with limited loot if your van breaks down

I want your help to verify that these changes are both good, and clear enough in gameplay.

If you want to test these changes, you can join the Public Beta branch on Steam!

TO JOIN - Right-click on the game -> Open 'Properties' -> Press 'Betas' -> Select 'public-beta' in the drop-down menu

These changes are also available in the demo by following the above instructions!

Please provide any feedback that you have, so that the system can become the best it can be. If you don't think it's fun, then I will not implement the system.

I hope you like it, though, as I believe that a proper escape system can greatly enhance the overall heisting experience!

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Steam News / 27 October 2023

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