We hear you, and we are ready with the first series of bug fixes of the Early Access. In this patch, we have fixed:

• A problem with the HUD being invisible on some devices.
• Improved the UI of the various menus, including of the in-game tablet and the comic book.
• Fixed a bug with the tutorial buttons, and added more to explain how to use the in-game items.
• Added a simple settings menu allowing the player to tweak the music and sound effect volume; the game might temporarily sound louder while a level is loading, but the correct sound level should play a few seconds after.
• General graphical and stability fixes; there was a problem with empty objects being rendered without need, which has now been solved.

What fixes, improvements, or additions would you like to see next? You can tell us here on Steam, privately by email, or on our various social media channels: Twitter Facebook Instagram Adam and TURBO are counting on you! The InkToPixels team

[ 2022-03-01 08:52:36 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.