Hello guys,
First of all, I would like to apologize for the delay in posting the devlog. It should be posted last week, during the Steam Survival Festival.
I believe I've already said it before, but during the last few weeks, the team has been preparing the game for our closed alpha. We created our website and added a form so anyone can request a free key. We send it by e-mail, individually.
Now, with the closed alpha getting closer, you might be one of those players wondering: I prefer to play alone, but the game seems to be designed for 2 players. Are the developers considering the singleplayer option?
Yes, we are! The basic principle of playing with a friend is the exchange of information. Usually, what happens is that one player stays in the security room watching CCTV cameras, collecting information, buying items, etc. And the other player is adventuring in dark corridors, doing the actual job, but also giving information about the system to the first player.
Now, when playing alone, it would be too hard to be in two places at the same time, travelling between two different rooms to check if the cable should go on the left or right plug is not exactly convenient. So, we gave the player the best gift ever, this:
The intersection companion
The intersection companion is a tablet designed to give you access to all the information you need. It does not count as an item, so it won't occupy a slot in your inventory and prevent you from getting the items you might need.
The tablet has functionality from both computers. You can access the CCTV Cameras, use the same supported features of the main computer, and buy items on the go. There are two different views when using the tablet:
- Focus Mode - it's a fullscreen view, just like the ones on the PC, for you to focus on the information.
- Preview Mode - the character holds it in front of you, taking about 1/4 of the screen. It's useful to walk around while still checking for creatures. You can even hold an item in the other hand.
We are still exploring possibilities with the tablet, like navigation and actions through shortcuts, so you don't need to focus on it every time. The Intersection Companion is a powerful tool. We must be careful to keep things balanced and fun to play. That's why it is not available when playing with a friend.