Description
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Title: Conglomerate 451
Genre: RPG, Indie, Cyberpunk, Dungeon Crawler, Roguelike
Developer: RuneHeads
Publisher: Fulqrum Publishing
Release Date: February 20, 2020
Overview:
“Conglomerate 451” is a grid-based, first-person RPG with roguelike elements set in a dystopian cyberpunk universe. Players take on the role of the CEO of a Special Agency in Conglomerate City, tasked by the city’s Senate to restore order in the chaotic Sector 451, where corrupt corporations have set up their territories.
Gameplay:
RPG Elements:
Players can create, customize, and manage a team of cloned agents. DNA manipulation allows for unique skill sets and attributes for each agent, enabling varied tactical approaches to missions.
Dungeon Crawling:
The game features procedurally generated cyber dungeons where exploration and combat occur on a grid. Each mission brings new challenges, requiring strategic movement and resource management.
Turn-Based Combat:
Combat is tactical and turn-based, emphasizing positioning, cover, and the use of special abilities. Each agent can be equipped with high-end weapons and cybernetic implants, altering their combat roles significantly.
Perma-Death:
There’s a permadeath system for agents, adding a layer of risk to each mission. If an agent dies, they are permanently lost, which impacts team composition and strategy.
Resource Management:
Manage an R&D department to research new technologies that unlock further gameplay mechanics, from advanced cybernetics to new combat abilities.
Cyberpunk Setting:
The game’s aesthetic is deeply rooted in cyberpunk themes, with neon-drenched visuals, oppressive corporate environments, and a gritty atmosphere.
Story and Endless Mode:
“Story Mode” follows a narrative where you combat corporate corruption and propaganda. “Endless Mode” offers an ongoing challenge with continuously generated content for endless replayability.
Special Mechanics:
Hacking: Mid-mission, players can enter cyberspace to hack systems for tactical advantages like disabling enemy defenses or gaining intel.
Drugs and Disorders: Use synthetic drugs to boost agent performance at the risk of them developing mental disorders, adding another layer of strategy.
Cybernetics and Mutations:
Agents can acquire mutations or perks that provide unique skills or enhancements, further personalizing gameplay.
Visuals and Sound:
The game boasts a distinctive visual style with neon-lit corridors, futuristic tech, and a gritty urban sprawl that embodies the cyberpunk genre.
The soundtrack complements the setting with a mix of electronic and industrial tunes, enhancing the immersive experience.
Reception:
User Reviews: On Steam, “Conglomerate 451” has received mixed but generally positive reviews, with players appreciating the depth of character customization and tactical combat but sometimes critiquing the game’s pacing and narrative engagement.
Critics: Reviews from gaming sites like Rock Paper Shotgun have noted the game’s ambitious systems but also its shortcomings in leveraging its setting for deeper narrative or thematic exploration.
Conclusion:
“Conglomerate 451” offers a rich, strategic experience for fans of RPGs and cyberpunk themes, with a focus on tactical depth and customization. While it may not innovate in storytelling, it provides a solid gameplay loop for those who enjoy managing and leading a squad through perilous, neon-lit dungeons.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows macOS SteamOS + Linux
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows: Vista SP1 (64-bit), 7 (64-bit), 8 (64-bit), 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 2.5 Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 500 series 1GB video card or AMD equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows: Vista SP1 (64-bit), 7 (64-bit), 8 (64-bit), 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 3.5 Ghz Intel® i5 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2 GB video card or AMD equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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