We are extremely excited to announce the Early Access release of System Under Surveillance, a huge milestone for us as a small, independent (and self-funded) game studio. We want to sincerely thank all those who decide to purchase the game and be the firsts to experience the adventure, and because of that we are offering a 25% discount to early adopters.
The Early Access version includes

• 4 levels of increased difficulty, each introducing a new mechanic or enemy;
• 14 unlockable comic book pages, hand drawn in pixel art, and showcasing the initial backstory of the two heroes;
• unlockable lore, providing and optional insight inside the game's universe, and the politics which lead to the widespread corruption in New Eden. The lore is unlockable by using the Data Cubes collectable in each level.
• an original retro-style soundtrack, with a unique piece for each level composed by our talented sound designer.

What's next for System Under Surveillance?

Our immediate focus after release is you, the player. We are looking forward to listen to your feedback and bug reports, and dedicated to work on improving the game based on your input. We also invite you to join a conversation with us, and together decide what type of content to focus on next. Do you want us to focus even more on the retro-style graphics? Or perhaps you want more challenging puzzles to solve? Or maybe you are experiencing a particular bug on your system? In any case, join our Community Hub here on Steam. Together, we can make a great game!

[ 2022-02-25 23:21:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

PLEASE NOTE: the game is still in development.

System Under Surveillance (SUS) is an upcoming stealth indie game with adventure and puzzle elements similar to known classics from the 80s and 90s. The game's visuals are also inspired by classic retro games, but in an isometric perspective.

PREPARE YOUR PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITEIS

In SUS, there is no combat system: you will have to use your own problem solving abilities, and the two unique playable characters, to overcome challenges. You control:


TURBO, an old and quirky robot, who can:

• hover above holes and reach new areas;
  
• transform into a metallic ball, and travel through tight spaces and pipes;
  
• escape enemies at high speed;

Adam, an ordinary yet highly intelligent and resourceful boy, who can:

• take control of enemies, open doors, disable security systems;
  
• use ordinary items to distract enemies;
  
• gain power ups and use gadgets to solve minigames and puzzles;
  
  
• and more...

NO ORDINARY HEALTH SYSTEM

System Under Surveillance replaces the ordinary health system with a threat level. Stay undetected to keep the threat level low, or get detected to make enemies follow you and trick them. The threat level will decrease if you hide and escape. But don't get caught!

STORY

After a suspicious car chase involving his adoptive mother, Adam finds himself alone in the middle of a dystopian city. He soon finds out that a mysterious governmental organization is after him, without knowing why.


While struggling to escape and survive, he finds a quirky cleaning robot labeled TURBO. Despite the name, TURBO is pretty clumsy and slow. Yet, with its big digital heart, the clumsy robot will accompany Adam in his journey, helping him discover the dark truth surrounding the accident.

COMIC-STYLE STORYTELLING

Savor the story through an interactive pixel art comic book. Explore the game, find secrets, and uncover the missing to reveal who caused the accident and why deadly robots are chasing you in this dystopian city.