u/irgames_unity

Hey folks, I'd like to share a gameplay video about stealth in Alpha Spectrum. It's a globetrotting cyberpunk RPG set in different environments, this time in the Middle East. In an earlier post a few weeks ago, I showed how you can use stealth-focused ARPG skills to distract the guards, creating a diversion, or temporarily disable a patrol, encouraging dynamic gameplay.

In this short example, I'm sneaking through the guards in a dangerous place, observing their positions and behavior. The mechanics were heavily inspired by Commandos, where the guards operate with cones of vision and hearing detection ranges.

It's important to clarify that this is not a stealth-only game, it's a situational feature.

Hope you enjoyed it:) Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2965560/Alpha_Spectrum/

In this video, the developer goes through gameplay details of Alpha Spectrum, a Deus Ex-inspired cyberpunk RPG. It blends ARPG combat with immersive sim elements and features a globetrotting story across different environments.

Hi everyone! I would like to tell you my story and how it connects to Shadowrun. Back in 2017, my friend convinced me to start working on my game. He was not really a hardcore gamer, I tried to explain to him that I wanted something like Deus Ex, but in isometric RPG form, but he didn't get it.

I said, you know what, let me do something quick. I made a short video for him, I recorded a scene of Shadowrun Hong Kong, on the streets near the port, and I put an expressive music of composer Enigma TNG under it. I said, "look, this is very similar to what I want". He immediately understood. And soon after, the project began. Unfortunately my friend is no longer with us to see it unfold.

About 8 years later, Alpha Spectrum is approaching completion. I'd like to share it as it features fantasy and magical elements blending into cyberpunk, and I thought it could be interesting for the community. The protagonist is a CIA agent with psionic powers of unknown origin, broadening the scope with mystical elements.

Check it out on Steam if you're interested:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2965560/Alpha_Spectrum/

I'd like to thank Harebrained Schemes for being an inspiration, and the Shadowrun community for keeping their spirit alive.

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Would you buy one with manual gearbox, or it'd be hard to sell it later? Go for 7G-Tronic/9G-Tronic instead?

The problem is that I don't know anyone who owns a car like this, so I learned about some potential issues with chatgpt, but I'd like to hear the opinion of real owners if possible. Let's say the car has about 100.000 km / 62.000 miles, and verifiable service history.

A few potential issues sound concerning:

- timing chain and tensioner
- camshaft adjusters
- pcv valve
- water pump
- thermostat
- 9G-Tronic mechatronic unit

Asking AI it always speaks like these are inevitable near this mileage and may cost a fortune :D I'm pretty sure they would never break all at once, or need multiple replacements in a few years, haha :D It cannot be that problematic :)

What is your experience with this car?

Hey everyone!:) I'm Adam, a solo indie developer. I would like to share my story-driven cyberpunk RPG, Alpha Spectrum. It was heavily inspired by Deus Ex.

The protagonist is a CIA agent with psionic abilities. Humanity is dangerously reliant on modern technology, and when a devastating cyberattack turns the world into chaos, it all collapses. You are sent to investigate... but soon you start questioning the systems you trust...

This gameplay video takes place after the collapse. The agent is trying to find a way around the police checkpoint.

I decided to attack the guards for a bit of chaos :D

If you'd like to learn more about the game:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2965560/Alpha_Spectrum/

Let me know what you think:)

Hey folks, I'd like to share some details about 'stealth' in Alpha Spectrum, my story-driven cyberpunk RPG, inspired by Deus Ex.

You can navigate while crouched between cover objects, and the guards have "cone of vision" senses like in Commandos. Of course they can also hear you if you run or cast non-stealth skills.

Today I'd like to explain how I'm using some active stealth skills to manipulate the field from the shadows.

00:00 - Approaching a police checkpoint, I'm using an engineering skill to deploy a Sentry Turret, which then acts like a combat NPC to create a diversion. This way, I bought some time to get away from the guards while they are occupied with defeating the turret.

00:10 - Sneaking up to the guard from behind, using the Silent Knife skill like a rogue, I eliminate the enemy while the patrol is outside hearing range. If I was doing it within the red range of the guard that's moving away, it would trigger an alarm, I'd lose the bonus reward (Remain Unseen), and the whole courtyard would be chasing me:)

00:19 - I was sent on a mission to steal an important item from the makeshift Mercenary Base. I'm using the Void Prison skill to temporarily stun and blind the target, so I can quickly move past them. You can also combine it with the Silent Knife if you are quick enough.

00:33 - The target is a Mech Walker. I'm using the Remote Hacking skill to make it friendly to me but turn it hostile toward the guards. The Mech Walker immediately targets the nearby Cyberninjas, but of course they defeat it quickly. You can either create a diversion with this, or weaken the guards from a distance before striking in.

Hope you enjoyed it:) Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2965560/Alpha_Spectrum/

Alpha Spectrum subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlphaSpectrum/