Steam early access is now
underway for
Clandestine, Logic Artists' asymmetrical co-op shooter set
in the 90s, where any self-respecting infiltration involved an operative
assisted by a hacker with access to the target's computer systems. They say
early access customers will be rewarded with a free copy of the game's first
DLC, and they also offer a discount on two-packs. It also bears noting that the
game's minimum specs are generally modest, but do call for 4GB of RAM. "We’re so
excited to launch Clandestine on Early Access so that we can start gathering
player feedback and incorporate that into the final version of the game," said
Jonas Wæver, creative director at Logic Artists. "We know that players will
enjoy this unique asymmetrical cooperative gameplay and look forward to hearing
what they think!" They also reassure early access customers that they will not
have the game's story spoiled for them:
With Clandestine launching on
Early Access, developers guarantee a spoiler FREE version, meaning that players
have access to four Challenge maps to experience the core mechanics of the game
without giving away Clandestine’s intricate plot through the Story mode which
will be available in the full launch version. In addition to the Challenge maps,
Logic Artists has introduced three playable game modes, including Cleaner, Smash
& Grab and Exfiltrate.
The ‘Spy’ and ‘Hacker’ characters, central to the theme and gameplay, also each
have unique features and abilities that must be used together harmoniously in
order to achieve success. The Spy has a selection of weapons to equip, including
three pistols (PPK, SR1, MK23), two ammo types (Lethal, Non-lethal), gadgets and
grenades (Banshee, Remote Pager, Remote Modem, Fragmentation Grenade, Flashbang)
and two outfits (Tactical Gear, Low Profile - civilian outfit), as well as a
lock-picking option to help infiltrate secure areas without calling attention to
themselves. The ‘Hacker’ player in Clandestine holds the important role of
blocking security cameras, bribing guards, hacking security doors, arranging
dead drops of ammo and health, guiding the Spy through intricate mazes, alerting
the Spy to nearby danger and generally providing instructions about what is
going on outside of the Spy’s visual field. For the Early Access launch, Logic
Artists has also included the ability for the Hacker to tag enemies so that they
are visible to the Spy, even through walls.