Urban Strife - turn-based zombie survival RPG - now available on Early Access

[Zombra]

I don't think I've said it lately - every new idea going into this game makes me excited. It all seems like stuff my friends and I would be like "wouldn't it be cool if". Looking better all the time.

 

[Thane Solus]

looks better with each update, but i would like to see a real gameplay trailer/teaser.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

looks better with each update, but i would like to see a real gameplay trailer/teaser.

Yep us too

Actually last week we got the first sneak preview of the trailer (it's been worked on as we speak). And it was pretty cool stuff what we saw. On one hand we're biting our fingers waiting for it, on the other hand you cannot rush art and epicness. Seriously now, it is a top priority since it's the main feature of the Steam page and the spearhead of any true promotional campaign. But that's why it's done by friends who know their stuff when it comes to trailers and not by us. We're good enough to show you these small vids, but serious video production is another beast in itself.

That being said, I promise I will printscreen this and make it into a poster for the trailer team. Just as a energy boost.

 

[lightbane]

A playable demo will do wonders indeed.
Just please try to resist the urge to suddenly join Epic's ranks, if suddenly a Chinese shows up carrying loads of money.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

A playable demo will do wonders indeed.
Just please try to resist the urge to suddenly join Epic's ranks, if suddenly a Chinese shows up carrying loads of money.

We don't expect people to join the Alpha just on our word, we want to game itself to make them do it. So yep, a free demo is a must and in the works.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

A playable demo will do wonders indeed.
Just please try to resist the urge to suddenly join Epic's ranks, if suddenly a Chinese shows up carrying loads of money.

We don't expect people to join the Alpha just on our word, we want to game itself to make them do it. So yep, a free demo is a must and in the works.

Nice dodge there on the topic of Epic

D1p for me on GoG, would buy it on Steam just to support you guys.
D1shiver me timber if on Epic game store

 

[rusty_shackleford]

A playable demo will do wonders indeed.
Just please try to resist the urge to suddenly join Epic's ranks, if suddenly a Chinese shows up carrying loads of money.

We don't expect people to join the Alpha just on our word, we want to game itself to make them do it. So yep, a free demo is a must and in the works.

epic exclusive confirmed

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Didn't dodge the Epic stuff, more like CBA to go over it again. I if you look a couple posts behind I stated clearly our position towards exclusivity. On Epic Store or elsewhere.

So our plan is to sell-out exclusively to our future players. Good plan, bad plan, it's what we have.

On the other hand, I am not sure one can resist a Chinese man if he offers you a deal you can't refuse. I mean a free Relox watch if you buy two is a free Relox watch.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

Didn't dodge the Epic stuff, more like CBA to go over it again. I if you look a couple posts behind I stated clearly our position towards exclusivity. On Epic Store or elsewhere.

On the other hand, I am not sure one can resist a Chinese man if he offers you a deal you can't refuse. I mean a free Relox watch if you buy two is a free Relox watch.

Ah my apologies my good man.

 

[DarKPenguiN]

...Damn this looks sweet.

On my radar now.

 

[thesheeep]

I'm a bit baffled by how you managed to make a game with zombies sound interesting to me.

Really don't think there is a more overused trope than zombie apocalypse, and the mere mention of such a setting by now just makes me move on immediately.
Yet here I am, being interested in a game with zombies...

What did you put in my drink?

 

[ERYFKRAD]

What did you put in my drink?

Zombies, obviously.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

What did you put in my drink?

All bio, grown in the Shelter hydroponic room. Let's call it tea.

 

[thesheeep]

Well, that explains why it took me four hours to fall asleep last night.
Thanks for that!

 

[Aemar]

I'm a bit baffled by how you managed to make a game with zombies sound interesting to me.

Same.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Hey guys, new vi...d... eo... Hmm... Wait...What's that?

Hehe! Thanks for the quick update, was omw here to post about the new Combat Improvements vid but Taka-Haradin beat me to it. There are a lot of tidbits there, we altered/added a lot of stuff. For example the cover indicator on the reticle is now available for snap shots too. It also shows weak cover in yellow (we said it does, but never showed it). We talked a lot about ballistics but we were due some in-game videos about that. Hitting multiple targets, bouncing off or going through cover... you got it. And please do give our artist a thumbs up for the new hud graphics (rucksack and everything there).

Enjoy.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Hey guys, new vi...d... eo... Hmm... Wait...What's that?

Hehe! Thanks for the quick update, was omw here to post about the new Combat Improvements vid but Taka-Haradin beat me to it. There are a lot of tidbits there, we altered/added a lot of stuff. For example the cover indicator on the reticle is now available for snap shots too. It also shows weak cover in yellow (we said it does, but never showed it). We talked a lot about ballistics but we were due some in-game videos about that. Hitting multiple targets, bouncing off or going through cover... you got it. And please do give our artist a thumbs up for the new hud graphics (rucksack and everything there).

Enjoy.

Video and that description of systems looks nicely Jagged Alliance-ish.

Does game have JA style aiming system, where player can expend AP for better change-to-hit?

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Does game have JA style aiming system, where player can expend AP for better change-to-hit?

It's true ballistics vs dice roll so can't really use the JA system. But you will have to spend more AP for aimed shots, yes, while the quick draw/snap shot will be easier to aim and cost less AP. Also, do note that the snap shot will also aimed at the center mass (torso). So if the target is wearing body armor you can tell your damage so long, goodbye and thanks for all the fish.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Here we go, the last update of the week, a small sneak peak of how knock-knock jokes work in Urban Strife. Also please do note that we actually have ingame sounds (not the final pass, they're up for being reworked by Cosmin Mirza). But somehow we forgot to setup OBS properly to record them until today. Live and learn... live and learn...

PS: There will be other (more quiet) ways to insert your precious self inside buildings. But quiet entry is much less fun than breaking the door with a sledgehammer, right?

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

I think we owed you this pic after we posted the burning bus without actual victims.



Shamelessly plugging our twitter, too.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Urban Strife offers you the best training simulator when you're really trying for that Neighbor of The Year Award.

 

[USG_Mucifikatorul]

Very news-worthy day today, it seems. We just got word Turn Based Lovers added us to their database of upcoming turn-based games, all with a nice overview article. Not that it was a surprise (cause they asked us for pics and details so we kinda knew it is coming), but for a tiny indie dev studio this kind of exposure is golden so allow us to pop open a cold beer today.

 

[Alienman]

Urban Strife offers you the best training simulator when you're really trying for that Neighbor of The Year Award.

Reminds me of my neighborhood.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Urban Strife offers you the best training simulator when you're really trying for that Neighbor of The Year Award.

Reminds me of my neighborhood.

That bad for cars?