War Mechanic, en ny management simulator, udkommer til PC i 2025 og det er ikke hvad man normalt ville forvente af genren. Der er her tale om en first-person base-building simulator, som udspiller sig i et alternativt univers, hvor 2. verdenskrig aldrig blev afsluttet.
I stedet for at krigen ender som vi kender det, har Sovjetunionen dræbt den amerikanske præsident, vicepræsidenten og nærmest hele det amerikanske regeringsapparat og det har ført til, at General Patton er blevet den nye præsident og at den amerikanske hær er blevet privatiseret.
Det er noget af et plot twist og det her, at man som spiller kommer ind i billedet, hvor man overtager en nedslidt base og skal genopbygge den for at kunne hjælpe den amerikanske hær i kampen mod russerne. Dette gøres ved, at man skal udforske området omkring ens base, overleve fjendtlige angreb, indgå forskellige kontrakter med militæret, besætte andre baser og reparere ens base og styre basens ressourcer.
Det lyder som et ganske underholdende take på denne genre - vi bliver klogere, når War Mechanic udkommer til PC i løbet af 2025.
Du kan læse de fulde key features fra annonceringen her:
MANAGE YOUR BASE & GATHER RESOURCES - Master resource management for base expansion: Gather resources using an incredible blaster tool and decide how to allocate them wisely as you expand and upgrade your base. Your success in the game depends on how effectively you manage your base, contracts, and resources.
EXPLORE & SURVIVE - Uncover secrets and overcome challenges: Explore various abandoned bases and uncover their secrets. Discover new territories and survive the challenges that await you.
BUILD YOUR RIDE - Upgrade your vehicle for adventure and safety: Invest in your vehicle's development to ensure safe travel across unknown territories. Collect unique parts and resources to enhance your ride, and prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey.
SERVICE & AUTOMATION - Every action is crucial for the success of your base: Take orders from the front line and maintain vehicles. Take advantage of the incredible achievements of our times and let robots do the job for you. This way, you'll have more time to explore the island.
GET RICH OR DIE TRYING - Money is power: In this world, money is everything.. Fulfill military contracts, operate on the black market, and trade to build your fortune.
DEFEND - The enemy never sleeps: Be prepared for air raids and attacks from any direction and experience the excitement of firing anti-aircraft guns to fend off enemy assaults. Annihilate enemy units and melt down the scrap you gather for metal.
WAR CAMPAIGN & ECONOMY: Engage in an epic war campaign! Each mission presents new challenges and rewards, bringing you closer to ultimate victory. Utilize the black market, gamble, and demonstrate your cunning in the ruthless capitalist world of war.
HUMOROUS DIALOGUES: There's nothing more engaging than a well-written story. Enjoy sharp dialogues and meet intriguing characters as you progress through the game.