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Game Director And Card System Explored in New ‘Back 4 Blood’ Video
Turtle Rock Studios popped up from their work on the upcoming co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood to give a little more info on one of the game’s new mechanics in the Card System. In addition, the new video also delves into the title’s ‘Game Director’ AI system.
Left 4 Dead veterans already know about the Game Director system, which depending on how you were faring, would tweak the game’s settings as you played to offer more (or less) of a challenge. The system is back again with Back 4 Blood, but will also now use a card system at the beginning of each level to add more modifiers into the game. Examples of some of the things you’ll encounter include putting you in buildings that are devoid of light, or giving your zombie foes a few extra mutations.
It’s not all one-sided, as you’ll have your own cards to play at the start of a level that can provide a variety of buffs, such as the typical health and stamina increases, but also cards for example that reward you with health for dispatching zombies in a particular way. It’s again all meant to add that much more replayability to a game that’s already proven itself to have that in spades (given that we’re still playing Left 4 Dead 2 a decade later).
Back 4 Blood lumbers onto Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 12.
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‘Dying Light 2’ Receives New Difficulty Mode and More With “Nightmare Mode” Update [Trailer]
Not to be outdone by Dead Island 2‘s recent expansion, Techland has announced that Dying Light 2 is getting an update of it’s own with the much-requested Nightmare Mode, which adds “the hardest and most immersive difficulty yet” to the game, along with an array of additional elements.
Nightmare Mode for Dying Light 2 forces players to rely on tactics and strategic management of resources in order to survive. The new difficulty introduces changes to stamina management, called the Tactical Stamina system, limited HUD options for better immersion, and a flickering flashlight that goes out when used for too long. These and other additions aim to heighten the atmosphere give the overall experience a needed refresh for veteran players. Those who manage to complete the game on this highest difficulty will be rewarded with the memorable Waltz Outfit.
The Nightmare Mode Update adds more than just the new difficulty. New adjustments to the Infected and night experience are also part of the update. What’s more, co-op players will be glad to hear they will now be able to take on the Community Maps with up to three friends. Archers will get reworked power shot mechanics. And you even have the opportunity to change the appearance of the Grappling Hook.
Dying Light 2 is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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