SCUM Information

[Warlock-]

 

Scum is an online multiplayer survival video game developed by Gamepires, produced by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.The game is described as a game of survival and will have an open world. It is scheduled to enter the Steam program with early access in the second quarter of 2018. The game will use Unreal Engine

 

Gameplay:

 

he game is developed on an island inspired by the Mediterranean where 64 players per server will try to survive and leave the island by first removing the implant that prevents you from leaving. The player will earn points of fame through participation in various events driven by the action or simply by surviving in a hostile environment. These points of fame allow the player to be cloned in case of death, as well as the currency used to buy or trade in several safe areas. The player will be able to fortify existing structures and points in order to secure the positions or store the necessary elements for the player. The character you play will possess four main attributes: strength, dexterity, constitution and intelligence. This will allow you to form the game style of your choice - from long distance races to big tanks and bulky.

Promise to simulate the human body, and as such, uses a special interface connected to the "monitor BCU" of the player that keeps track of calories, vitamins, health and other statistics of your character.The player can choose to ignore these elements of the game, but hardcore players can delve into these systems to improve the performance of the character (speed, endurance, weight to carry, etc.). Another aspect is digestion; For example, if you break all your teeth, you will have to find a way to liquefy the food in order to digest it.

Defecation and urination will leave physical evidence of your activities on the island, which could be used to track another player, things like combat will depend on your skill level, but also on things like endurance, health, etc. . Moisture, smell, medicine, cooking, hacking, craftsmanship, hunting and poison will also play an important role in the game. The game will offer perspectives in third and first person, from which the player can alternate, but will avoid that the third person appears when blurring anything that your character can not see.

 

History:

 

"The world's insatiable need for entertainment has become bloodthirsty as entertainment giant TEC1 prepares to launch the second season of its Scum television sensation. This new season moves the competition from the steep and closed sector of Alcatraz to the greatness of Bagne de Cayenne, an island with a sordid record of violent imprisonment. Both the fans' favorites and the new prisoners will face a ruthless survival war as they fight for the support of viewers, producers and corporate sponsors for fame, gifts and an afterlife opportunity. "

 

Reception:

 

The game was named one of the best indie games of PAX East 2018 by Game Informer and received similar attention from Gamespot, including it among the most notable games of PAX East 2018.