Lycans

by Onu Games

The Developer Says...

Lycans is a multiplayer game. It can accommodate up to 10 players. Investigate to find the werewolves hiding among the villagers during the day and hide at night to survive their attacks !

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

The game puts players in the role of villagers and werewolves on a mysterious island. The core gameplay loop revolves around players investigating each other during the day to determine who among them is a werewolf in disguise. At night, the werewolves hunt down the villagers, forcing them to hide and strategize to survive. The integrated proximity-based voice chat is a mandatory and integral part of the experience, as players must communicate and coordinate their actions in real-time.

❤ Deduction and Social Interaction

Players engage in deductive reasoning and social interaction to identify the hidden werewolves. Each morning, the villagers gather to discuss their findings and vote on who they believe to be a werewolf. This process requires players to carefully observe each other's behavior, look for suspicious patterns, and engage in convincing arguments to sway the group's decision. The social dynamics and the tension of trying to identify the werewolves are a key source of enjoyment.

❤ Survival and Tactics

At night, the roles are reversed, and the werewolves hunt down the villagers. Players must use stealth, resource management, and strategic positioning to evade the werewolves and survive the night. The need to balance exploration, resource gathering, and hiding creates a sense of tension and heightens the overall survival experience.

❤ Replayability and Player Count

The game is recommended to be played with a minimum of 5 players, allowing for a dynamic and engaging experience. The varied player roles (villagers and werewolves) and the unpredictable nature of each match, where the identities of the werewolves are constantly in flux, enhance the game's replayability.

❤ Player Reviews and Ratings

Players have overwhelmingly praised the game, with a 95% positive rating on Steam. Reviewers highlight the engaging gameplay, the thrill of deducing the werewolves' identities, and the intensity of the survival experience. Many players emphasize the importance of the proximity-based voice chat in fostering a genuine sense of interaction and immersion.

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