Analysis of Conscription – Prohibited Defection

2024-08-14 08:00:00

Life in the trenches has never been easy, but in the Conscript it steps up to become a nightmare

Verdun was a landmark battle scene that was the turning point of the First World War. We have seen many games that gather the atmosphere of their streets to offer us a unique epicness. But there is another side of the coin. That face where heroism gives way to survival. Where the flower of victory gives way to hallways filled with death. When clear objectives give way to doubt and despair. Conscription is the darkest part of war, where everyone brings out their inner demons. Will we be able to get out of there alive?

Even if you are covered in mud

Jordan Mochi, Catweight Studio y Team 17 They are in charge of communicating those experiences with a Pixelated horror game full of personality. With a top down view, we will have to move between Tanks and trenches until we can find our missing brother as we face soldiers and beasts that invade our line of passage. Nothing will be easy, because while we are looking for our brother we will have to solve other problems, look for other ways and solve the dangerous situations we will have.

Every bullet counts

It could be classified as a survival-horror for various features, but that’s not exactly Conscripted. It’s true that the solving of the puzzles, that pixelated tone and the slow-motion shooting system remind us of the first Resident Evil. And this is how it would be in its entirety if it weren’t for the fact that We will rarely be short of bullets, and due to a system of dodges rolling on the ground that brings us closer souls-like than with something else. Be careful, the tension in the atmosphere is palpable, and if we don’t manage the inventory well we will face the enemy’s army. But nothing we feel completely helpless.

It is also benefits for the player. Or as they say now, quality of life. We can save the game in specific Conscript locations, although we can activate automatic saving if we don’t want to complicate our lives. The aiming system has also been refreshed. Forget about the “tank mode” we experienced 20 years ago. Now We will fix the weapon in one direction, and the longer we fix that direction, the more accurate the sight will be. for our army. It is now in our hands to assess whether it is worth the risk and shooting almost aimlessly, or whether we prefer to pull the trigger more slowly but more accurately.

The uniform is missing pockets

All of this fits the game very well, although there are aspects that held the overall experience back a bit for me. In front, The puzzles are not as good as they could be. Some are solved with keys or items found near the stage. The usual thing about using dynamite is to unblock a path and derivatives. There are many closed doors that we will have to open with the keys that we will gather in the trenches, and it is a pain in the ass to try the different keys in the lock. Especially with such a small inventory. And if, We can improve the size of our inventory, but until we get to that point, we will have to suffer.

The art of war

The site lights at a good level. Or rather, on the contrary, because we will be in narrow corridors or in a dark tank where the only light will be provided by our flashlight… and the reflection of the eyes of the rats. It is amazing to see the different structures in the trenches of Verdun, with its different locations for soldiers depending on their specialty. Everything is also surrounded by death, informative notes, photographs and war posters that lead us to those fateful destinations.

It’s not perfect, and from my point of view I see many similarities between fields, which even becomes confusing. If we add the factor that enemy soldiers can cross the border and sneak into our base if the barbed wire is not fixed, it is not very advisable to walk around the entire complex.

End of Conscripts

Those who love classic tension games must try this game developed by Jordan Mochi, Catweight Studio and Team 17. From a top-down view we will be controlling a French soldier who will find himself involved in a real -gravity between the trenches, where the dead are. lurks in every corner. Fortunately, we will have several firearms and melee weapons, which work with a very effective aiming system.

It’s a shame that the puzzles and exploration between the buildings in Conscription are a bit heavier. Our short inventory will make us go back to our stock to redo the slots, and exploring to find the right door is highly discouraged, due to the incessant arrival of enemy soldiers. If we can overcome these difficulties, we will be living a story with graphics from the past but which works very well in the present.

Conscripted

21.99€

Advantages

• Good location between trenches
• Effective aiming system
• Excellent surround sound

Cons

• The situation can be repetitive
• A brief inventory that forces you to return to the save area
• Simple puzzles