After an extended, bumpy and storied journey by way of early entry, We Happy Few is out at present. A survival-focused stealthy immersive sim, set in a weird, darkish and dystopian alternate 1960s world. It’s a bit like The Prisoner filtered by way of the thoughts of Austin Powers. While in early entry the sport was extra of a sandbox-style affair, the ultimate sport options three intertwined tales taking part in out throughout semi-procedurally generated environments, as three protagonists try and uncover the reality behind the all-too-cheerful ruined world they reside in.
While a lot of its components (particularly in its automated city defences) appear to be they’re straight out of Dishonored 2, none of those protagonists have the poise or lethality of Corvo. The full sport has you taking part in as Arthur, a mild-mannered no one with crafting abilities. Sally is a chemist extra suited to life within the town, however can work her approach out of conditions with home-brewed medication. Final protagonist Ollie is a a lot more durable, extra combative character who begins life exterior of the town partitions, residing with the outcasts. Problem is, he’s diabetic, and insulin isn’t in nice provide.
While I admit that I wasn’t that enthused by what I noticed of the sport throughout early entry, the ultimate product is intriguing. If it weren’t for the half-dozen video games on my plate, I’d be digging into it this weekend. For these wanting RPS’s official opinion, whereas I’m unsure who’s engaged on it, I do know that there’s a assessment within the works, so hold your eyes peeled. As for when this could be, the RPS Ministry Of Information has deemed my request for particulars a capital offence, and I’m afraid I’ve bought to go now. I believe they’re on the door.
We Happy Few is out now on Steam, Humble and GOG for £38.24/51/51, or about £10/$15 extra for the Deluxe Edition, which can finally embody a trio of DLC chapters.
