The highly-anticipated game Judas, which has been described as extremely Bioshock-adjacent, is finally revealing some exciting details. According to the Ian Games Network, who had the opportunity to spend six hours playing the game and interviewing Levine at Ghost Story Games in Boston, Judas is an FPS game that offers players guns in their right hand and “various organic powers” in their left hand. The game places a significant emphasis on storytelling and allows players to choose their own path through character interactions. Additionally, Judas incorporates roguelike elements, ensuring that each playthrough is unique.
Judas is set aboard the Mayflower, a spaceship the size of a city that is facing imminent danger. Players take on the role of a character named Judas, who is also the player character. The game begins with the player being resurrected or “reprinted” and interacting with holographic projections of the three leaders of the ship. These leaders have distinct goals, roles, and Bioshock-inspired quirks, creating a dynamic environment where players must navigate alliances and conflicts to progress through the game.
Unlike the Bioshock series, where players often enter a collapsed environment as an outsider, Judas provides players with a rich backstory and history within the Mayflower. Players step into the shoes of a character who is central to the story, waking up to find the ship in a state of collapse with potentially being the last human alive in the universe. The gameplay involves frequent interactions with the projections of the ship leaders, each of whom can affect the player’s decisions and outcomes based on their relationships with them.
One standout feature of Judas is the non-linear gameplay experience it offers. Players have the ability to navigate the surface ship and make choices about where to go and how to interact with various characters. For example, Geoff Keighley describes a scenario where a player tries to acquire fuel for the ship, only to have one of the leaders interfere due to a prior conflict. This highlights the importance of player decisions and relationships in shaping the outcome of the game.
A prominent aspect of Judas that has been hinted at is the presence of a crystal-like device seen on the protagonist’s hand in the trailers. Levine suggests that this device is related to a resurrection mechanic that involves organic 3D printing. This unique gameplay feature adds an additional layer of depth and strategy to the gameplay, allowing players to explore different possibilities and outcomes based on their use of this mechanic.
Judas promises to deliver an immersive and engaging gaming experience for players who enjoy storytelling, decision-making, and exploration. With its combination of FPS gameplay, character interactions, roguelike elements, and unique resurrection mechanic, Judas is shaping up to be a must-play title for fans of the Bioshock series and narrative-driven games in general. Keep an eye out for more updates and details on this exciting new game!
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