Conscript

Mechanics

In Conscript the action was shown from the top-down view. By traversing the extensive locations, including muddy trenches, a ravaged city, gloomy underground, a fort and the no-man's-land, we are completing tasks pushing the story forward. In addition, we solve a variety of puzzles, such as manipulating elements of the environment (some of which can be viewed at close range) or searching for specific objects, thus gaining access to blocked parts of the levels. In addition, during the game we face our enemies, among whom we find both enemy soldiers and terrifying creations of the hero's imagination.

We eliminate the enemies by making use of firearms or cold weapons. Pistols, shotguns and rifles require ammunition (which we never have too much of), and wounds sustained on the battlefield require medication. The fact that we have limited space for resources complicates the matter, so we have to constantly juggle the collected items, wondering which ones to keep with us and which ones to get rid of.

Interestingly, although we are given the opportunity to save the game at any time, we may also decide to make it difficult to save only in specially prepared rooms.

Technical aspects

Pixelart graphics of the Conscript was maintained in a gloomy style. Soft lighting and "dirty" colours effectively build a gloomy atmosphere, which is enhanced by the dark soundtrack.