"Here we must run as fast as we can just to stay in place. And if you wish to go anywhere, you must run twice as fast as that!"
— Lewis Carroll
This quote perfectly captures what it's like to create new free-roam VR games by BATTLE START.
To hold on to our place as the company with the top VR games, we've always focused on releasing high-quality content from day one. A standard that, so far, our competitors haven't been able to replicate. We hope our team will be able to hold that position for a long time to come. But we wouldn't be who we are if we didn't want to become the best version of ourselves.
That means that with every new story we develop for the BATTLE START library, we add something fundamentally new.
Our upcoming release is no exception.
Enemies we've never created before
The world is changing, technology is advancing – and so are the skills of our game developers. That's exactly why our new spy-themed VR shooter features truly intelligent – and therefore genuinely dangerous – drones.
You'll agree, they even look menacing. But what about their "brains"?
Well, our players have never faced opponents quite like these.
These drones aren't just programmed to attack. They also think and analyze on the fly, adapting to the situation. They easily pinpoint players' locations, can smoothly navigate around obstacles toward their target, and take up positions that are advantageous for them – and tricky for the agents.
They're also agile, fast, and accurate.
Well, our players have never faced opponents quite like these.
These drones aren't just programmed to attack. They also think and analyze on the fly, adapting to the situation. They easily pinpoint players' locations, can smoothly navigate around obstacles toward their target, and take up positions that are advantageous for them – and tricky for the agents.
They're also agile, fast, and accurate.
Agents will encounter these dangerous foes across two levels: Jungle and Pyramid.
By this point, players are expected to have mastered the core mechanics, gotten comfortable with the weapons, and understood just how crucial teamwork is to victory.
In the Jungle – a level where agents will have to both fight and solve puzzles – the drones are triggered by an alarm. They receive the attack signal while players are attempting to crack the password needed to unlock the final level.
If you think that sounds tough – you're absolutely right. Teams will have to sweat pretty hard to come out on top. But here's a secret: originally, this level was supposed to be even harder.
In earlier versions of the game, we also had observer drones that flew around the map scanning for players. As soon as they spotted an agent, they'd immediately raise the alarm – turning the mission into a bloodbath.
We realized we'd created an unbeatable level, so we decided to scrap observer drones – even though they cost us nearly a year of work. Yes, sometimes that happens. But our primary goal is to let players enjoy the game right through to the very end – so we sacrificed those enemies.
But back to the airborne opponents that made the cut. We've already told you about their strengths.
So how do you beat them?
First: players can defend themselves against attacks using shields on their left arm.
By this point, players are expected to have mastered the core mechanics, gotten comfortable with the weapons, and understood just how crucial teamwork is to victory.
In the Jungle – a level where agents will have to both fight and solve puzzles – the drones are triggered by an alarm. They receive the attack signal while players are attempting to crack the password needed to unlock the final level.
If you think that sounds tough – you're absolutely right. Teams will have to sweat pretty hard to come out on top. But here's a secret: originally, this level was supposed to be even harder.
In earlier versions of the game, we also had observer drones that flew around the map scanning for players. As soon as they spotted an agent, they'd immediately raise the alarm – turning the mission into a bloodbath.
We realized we'd created an unbeatable level, so we decided to scrap observer drones – even though they cost us nearly a year of work. Yes, sometimes that happens. But our primary goal is to let players enjoy the game right through to the very end – so we sacrificed those enemies.
But back to the airborne opponents that made the cut. We've already told you about their strengths.
So how do you beat them?
First: players can defend themselves against attacks using shields on their left arm.
You can also use these shields to reflect laser pulses from rocket robots or shocker drones – sending the blast right back at the attacker. The latter looks like this:
Second: as tough as these drones are, they do have weak spots. Two of them, in fact: the core and the rotors.
The core is well-hidden behind the drone's armor, but a few well-aimed shots can blast it off.
The rotors are easier to hit. To deal noticeable damage, you need to take out at least 2 out of 4 rotors. That will cause the drone to lose balance, crash, and explode.
Shooting the hull might slightly affect its maneuverability and throw off its aim. It won't destroy the drone, but it can slow it down a bit. It's a viable tactic if you're attacking as a large team and giving your sharpest shooters time to line up their shots on the critical weak points.
But keep in mind: Agents is a realistic VR shooter. That means bullets can ricochet and hit you or your teammates. Keep that in mind to push forward as efficiently as possible toward victory.
The rotors are easier to hit. To deal noticeable damage, you need to take out at least 2 out of 4 rotors. That will cause the drone to lose balance, crash, and explode.
Shooting the hull might slightly affect its maneuverability and throw off its aim. It won't destroy the drone, but it can slow it down a bit. It's a viable tactic if you're attacking as a large team and giving your sharpest shooters time to line up their shots on the critical weak points.
But keep in mind: Agents is a realistic VR shooter. That means bullets can ricochet and hit you or your teammates. Keep that in mind to push forward as efficiently as possible toward victory.
Use these secrets and defeat even the smartest opponents
Of course, drones aren't the only enemies agents will face during their mission to save humanity.
Who else will stand against the players, how to make the most of every weapon feature, and what other secrets lie hidden in Agents: Synthesis – we'll cover in our upcoming posts.
Stay tuned for updates and get ready for the release of a mind-blowing VR shooter that's sure to be the blockbuster hit of this summer!
Who else will stand against the players, how to make the most of every weapon feature, and what other secrets lie hidden in Agents: Synthesis – we'll cover in our upcoming posts.
Stay tuned for updates and get ready for the release of a mind-blowing VR shooter that's sure to be the blockbuster hit of this summer!
