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❤ Tactical Turn-Based Combat

The game features a classic turn-based combat system reminiscent of Jagged Alliance 2, allowing players to take actions with their squad of up to 5 characters using an action point system. The combat emphasizes tactical positioning, with characters able to take cover and target specific body parts for crippling or lethal attacks. The varied arsenal, including handguns, shotguns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles, each have unique strengths and weaknesses, giving players meaningful choices in equipment and tactics. Many reviewers praise the depth and challenge of the combat system.

❤ Survival and Base Building

Between combat missions, players must manage their home base, the Urban Shelter. Here, they can scavenge for resources, repair and upgrade facilities, hire specialists, and attend to the needs of the survivors, such as food, water, and medical care. Successfully running the shelter is crucial for supporting the player's militia and weathering the post-apocalyptic challenges. Reviewers enjoy the strategic depth of base building and resource management.

❤ RPG and Faction Systems

The game features a branching narrative where players can ally with one of three main factions - the Army rebels, a zombie-worshipping cult, or a ruthless biker gang. Each faction provides unique technologies, equipment, and stories to uncover. Players make tough moral choices that impact the story and their relationships with the factions. Reviewers highlight the RPG elements, such as character progression, dialog choices, and faction diplomacy, for adding depth and replayability.

❤ Immersive Post-Apocalyptic World

Reviewers frequently mention the game's strong sense of atmosphere and attention to detail in the post-apocalyptic setting. The environments, audio, and visual effects (like realistic ballistics and fire propagation) create a gritty, immersive world that players enjoy exploring and fighting to survive in. The independent AI NPCs going about their own lives in the world also contribute to the immersion.

❤ Challenging but Rewarding Gameplay

Overall, reviewers describe the gameplay loop as challenging but highly rewarding. The turn-based combat, base management, and RPG systems interweave to create a complex, difficult experience that many find compelling. While the game has some rough edges in its early access state, the solid foundation and clear passion of the developers have won over many fans of the genre.