Over the Alps will receive an update called A Test of Character in August that overhauls the police pursuit system
It will introduce a new feature called Complications
From updates to Apple Arcade titles that are live now to one that's arriving in the future. Stave Studios' Over the Alps has recently received some new story content but its next update will be a more technical than story-based and the team have called it 'A Test of Character'. It's slated to arrive in August.
It will introduce a new system called Complications that players will have a chance to encounter as they travel down Routes. Overcoming these problems will require the character traits that players build up throughout the course of the game, so they'll need to pay close attention to their Stamps. Players will always know which traits will be tested on certain routes, adding more tactical depth to Over the Alps.
The chance of encountering a Complication when making your way down a Route will scale with its Risk Level. The more dangerous it is, the more likely you are to have your progress temporarily impeded. They can be failed too, which will leave behind a Footprint that will help the police to track your down more easily.???? Sound the sirens!
Our next major update is A Test of Character. Coming soon for free, ATOC overhauls the 'police pursuit' mechanic adding 'complications' to your map routes and further clarity over footprints. ???? Discover all the new features: https://t.co/y7JTvLUFEg pic.twitter.com/359bbIwIqH — Over the Alps (@OverTheAlpsGame) June 26, 2020
The Footprints you create can be tracked individually, allowing players to know exactly where they messed up, helping inform their future decisions. They'll also be able to check the notes of the police officer that's tailing them, which not only tells players how close they are to being caught but also provides an overview of what they think of your escapades.
Over the Alps is available now over on Apple Arcade, a subscription service that costs $4.99 per month. For more information on other games that are available in its extensive library, check out our dedicated hub page.
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