Hi Everyone It has been six month since the release of ---Red---Tether--> and my next game is now well underway. Im happy to officially announce Swirl Watch, a stealth-action roguelike that takes place in the dense atmosphere of an over-exploited gas giant. [previewyoutube=2nFGIEiEVBY;full][/previewyoutube] After the modest success of Red Tether I want to again explore top down action in a similar artstyle, but with radically different gameplay. Swirl W@tch revolves around ship-based stealth infiltration in a setting that blends space-shooter with arcady submarine-sim. You will sneak your ship into massive industrial zones, use sonar and laser light to detect guard ships, then avoid, distract or ambush them with the help of various gadgets and items. All in an attempt to sabotage the exploitive industry that is rapidly destroying the ecosphere of your world.
Along the way you will grow the Swirl W@tch movement by capturing security ship, using them as bargaining chips to free your kin from indentured servitude. The public support youll build will get you access to new gear, providing more options for avoiding, distracting or eliminating guards.
Those guards can execute complex behaviors and the game puts special emphasis on clearly telegraphing what they are doing, both to make it clear if and how you are detected and to allow you to more easily manipulate your opponents. Through UI and intercepted communications youll always know what is going on and what caused it.
All of this will be wrapped in a roguelite gameplay loop of randomized mission that take place all across the planet. Youll be able to go in with custom loadouts that can consist of any items you have unlocked, as long as you stay within budget. Or take your resources into a mission and hope to find decent gear for cheap as you progress.
Support the Swirl W@tch by wishlisting on Steam. Stay tuned for the release later this year.