Following our recent preview of Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios also gave us a roughly 40-minute look at some gameplay from the upcoming sci-fi adventure title The Alters. I have to admit that I knew very little about The Alters beforehand. I remembered the announcement trailer from over a year ago. But while intriguing, that trailer gave no indication ofwhat sort of game The Alters would be. Following the presentation, I certainly have some more questions. But I also know The Alters looks like a creative and interesting title that’s right up my alley.
The premise of The Alters is definitely a peculiar one. A simple worker, Jan—pronounced “Yahn”—finds himself stranded and alone after crash-landing on a distant planet. Unfortunately for Jan, the planet is in orbit of a massive sun that showers the planet with radiation. In an act of desperation, Jan harnesses the power of a crystal on the planet that allows him to create alternate versions of himself.
These alternate versions are aptly dubbed Alters. Each Alter follows the premise that they are a version of Jan who made completely different choices in his life. So while the original Jan is a simple worker, his Alters can be chefs, doctors, or even scientists. Not only do they each have their own unique lifestyle, they all have their own personality and emotions as well. They are sentient beings, with their own goals, fears, and feelings on the current situation.
Of course, Jan and all of the Alters want to survive. So they will have to collectively work together to figure out a way to escape the harsh planet they are stranded on. In the meantime, they have the shelter of a massive ever-moving mobile base which has been visible in both trailers so far.
In terms of gameplay, T
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