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❤ Engage in Fast-paced Tactical Combat

Players must carefully consider their movement and actions on the grid-based battlefield, using a variety of improvised weapons, armor, and special abilities to outmaneuver and defeat their opponents. The turn-based combat system challenges players to leverage environmental objects and their squad of inmates and space rats to achieve victory in these "fast-paced" and challenging encounters.

❤ Maintain Progression Through Rogue-lite Mechanics

When the player's character is killed, the "rogue-lite" recovery system transfers their mind into a new body, allowing them to continue their journey. However, the player retains their hidden contraband and progress in their cell, providing a sense of continuity despite these setbacks. This death mechanic is integrated into the game's lore, adding to the overall narrative experience.

❤ Scavenge, Craft, and Conceal Contraband

Gathering resources is a crucial part of the gameplay loop. Players must balance their character's basic needs like hunger and morale while also collecting materials to craft weapons, armor, and other useful items. The crafting system allows for the creation of "illegal" contraband that can be concealed from security checkpoints, adding an extra layer of strategy to the experience.

❤ Navigate the Prison's Social Hierarchy

A significant portion of the gameplay revolves around choosing to align with one of two rival gangs, the Gravity Fist or the Hypernova, and working their way up the ranks by completing jobs and defeating other inmates in combat. These social RPG elements introduce a character-driven narrative, as players can learn the unique backstories and fighting styles of the various inmates they encounter.

❤ Uncover Emergent Narratives

While the core narrative of escaping the space prison is straightforward, the game's emergent storytelling through the individual inmate quests and player choices creates a more engaging and personalized experience. Players can uncover the motivations of the different characters, adding depth and nuance to the overall setting and themes.