No Mans Sky – Case Study
Game Business & Publishing MajorA case study covering No Man’s Sky’s failure at launch, and the steps that Hello Game’s took to correct their mistakes and revive the game.
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Thing & Fist
Thing & Fist is a top-down brawler where two players battle their way through the city of St. Avalon as they work to pull off the heist of the century. St. Avalon is a shady city that is home to gangsterism and sorcery in equal measure, and players will need to work together if they hope to stand a chance against the nefarious baddies that lurk around every corner.
As Thing, players can zap enemies from a distance using powerful bolts of lightning while keeping the hordes of goons guessing by swiftly dashing around, behind, and even through them! For those that prefer a more direct approach to trouncing foes, playing as Fist will allow players to make short work of opponents with powerful punches and a dash attack that bulldozes anything in their way. When the throngs of opponents seem like too much to handle, players can stun crowds of enemies with a powerful slam as Fist or conjure a convenient bribe as Thing to direct their attention elsewhere. Players can also support their partner in crime with their character’s unique shield ability to ensure that Thing & Fist will be able to pull through each chaotic brawl they find themselves in on their quest to become filthy rich!
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SYNC
Launch the SYNC protocol, where you are the ultimate weapon! Commandeer different robotic synth’s abilities in a high-octane, first-person frenzy. Each enemy, a new synth for you to possess; every ability, your arsenal. Master the art of possession, and flip the pace of battle in a blink.
First-Person Shooter Gameplay with SYNC:
You have the power to SYNC! Charge this ability bar by eliminating enemies with your weapons and abilities of the host you currently have control over. If you begin to run low on ammo or abilities, use your charged SYNC bar by locking onto an enemy and SYNC to them, granting you power over their weapons and abilities as well as restoring health!
Master Different Loadouts:
Every robot you see in the facility is something you can take over and use to your advantage. There are currently three different enemy types for you to take as your own. The STALKER has the ability to fly as well as a railgun and missiles. The GUNNER has a boost and an automatic weapon as well as a chain knife to shred through multiple enemies at once. Then the RUSHDOWN who is a brute with a shotgun, grappling hook, and a damaging shield. Know which ability is best for the situation you are in to clear the room of enemies.
Uncover the truth behind SYNTELL:
The narrative unfolds as you delve deeper into the labyrinthine facility, each level peeling back layers of the story. Discover logs, recordings, and encrypted messages that reveal the origins of the SYNC protocol, the intentions of the lab’s enigmatic creators, and the true nature of the Synth body you possess. These revelations challenge your understanding of freedom, identity, and the essence of consciousness itself.
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Riptide
Customize your ship and join the fight for freedom! Find glory in action packed spaceship combat where you fulfill mission objectives while fighting hordes of enemy ships through different levels. Unlock new gear, outfit your ship, and get ready to take on new enemies as you progress through a narrative that introduces conflict and intrigue.
Features:
Outfit your Ship
Prepare with the perfect blend of weaponry! Choose between heavy weapons to ravage turrets or lighter weapons to spray down scouting enemy parties. Change stats with ship components! Tank up to take on the whole army or become so offensive that they won’t be even able to see you coming. Experiment and make your perfect ship!
Naval Fleet Combat
Dive into the universe of naval space combat. The enemy is well established in your sector with scouting parties, defense turrets, and heavy ships that vastly outperform your own. That being said, you’re now the captain of your own unique battlecruiser and a tried and tested crew. With your skill and their experience combined, victory is almost guaranteed!
Narrative
As a recently promoted captain, you’ve been relocated to be at the forefront of the revolution. Lead a special operation- one that has the power to turn the entire conflict on its head. It is up to you to prove that there is still hope for an end to this war. Learn the details through your military briefings and slowly put together the full context of the Catolia civil war and its rich history. Learn and untangle the stories of your crew and your enemies to get to the heart of the rift tearing this system apart. Your mission? Fight for freedom or die trying.