Call to Honor
A downloadable game for Windows
Call to Honor
Story Overview:
Setting: In a not-so-distant future, the world is ravaged by political upheaval and advanced warfare technology. Nations have collapsed, and powerful factions now control vast territories, each with their own agenda.
Protagonist: You play as Lieutenant Hunter Knox, a highly skilled operative from a renowned military unit known as "The Guardians." After a devastating attack on your home base, you are left as one of the few survivors. Your mission is to uncover the truth behind the attack and bring justice to those responsible.
Key Story Elements:
Personal Vengeance and Duty: The story begins with a surprise attack on "The Guardians" base, resulting in the loss of many comrades and the destruction of critical assets. Hunter vows to avenge his fallen comrades while upholding his duty to protect what remains of civilized society.
Alliances and Betrayals: Along your journey, you'll encounter various factions and characters. Some will offer alliances, while others will betray you. Navigating these relationships will be crucial to your success.
Mysterious Adversary: A shadowy figure known only as "The Phantom" is revealed to be the mastermind behind the attack. The Phantom's true identity and motives are a central mystery of the story.
Semi-Open World Missions: Half of the missions are set in semi-open world environments, allowing for exploration, side quests, and dynamic encounters. These missions offer multiple approaches, from stealth to all-out assault, giving players freedom to choose their playstyle.
Advanced Inventory System: Your inventory includes weapons, gadgets, and resources that can be upgraded and customized. Scavenge for supplies, craft essential items, and trade with NPCs to enhance your arsenal.
Plot Points:
The Aftermath: The story starts with Hunter emerging from the rubble of the attack. Your first mission is to regroup with any surviving members and secure a safe location.
The Hunt Begins: Gather intelligence from various sources to track down "The Phantom." Each lead takes you to different parts of the semi-open world, revealing more about the factions and their agendas.
Infiltration and Espionage: Infiltrate enemy territories, gather crucial intel, and sabotage their operations. These missions combine stealth and action, testing your tactical skills.
Alliances and Resources: Forge alliances with local resistance groups and other factions who share your goal. These allies provide valuable resources, intel, and support in combat.
The Betrayal: One of your trusted allies turns out to be a traitor, leading to a major setback. This twist adds tension and depth to the narrative.
Unraveling the Mystery: Piece together the clues and confront "The Phantom." Discovering their true identity reveals shocking truths about the attack and your own past.
Final Showdown: The climax of the story features an epic battle against "The Phantom" and their forces. Use everything you've learned and gathered to bring justice and restore honor to "The Guardians."
Themes:
Honor and Sacrifice: Explore the themes of duty, honor, and the sacrifices made by those who serve.
Trust and Betrayal: Delve into the complexities of trust, loyalty, and the impact of betrayal.
Redemption: Hunter's journey is also one of personal redemption, seeking to right the wrongs and restore honor to his unit.
Multiplayer Features:
Game Modes:
Team Deathmatch (TDM): Classic mode where two teams compete to reach a certain number of kills within a time limit.
Capture the Flag (CTF): Teams must steal the enemy's flag and return it to their base while defending their own flag.
Domination: Control key points on the map to earn points over time. The team with the most points at the end wins.
Battle Royale: Drop into a large map, scavenge for gear, and be the last player or team standing.
Search and Destroy: One team plants a bomb at designated sites, while the other team defends and tries to defuse it.
Free-for-All: Every player for themselves in a fight to reach the kill limit first.
Conquest (Battlefield Style): Teams must capture and hold various control points on the map. The longer a team holds a control point, the more points they earn. The first team to reach the score limit wins.
Customization and Progression:
Character Customization: Players can customize their avatars with a wide range of skins, outfits, and accessories.
Weapon Customization: Unlock and upgrade various weapons with attachments, skins, and perks.
Skill Trees: Earn experience points (XP) to unlock new abilities and perks that suit different playstyles.
Ranking System: Climb the ranks through competitive play, earn exclusive rewards, and showcase your status.
Killstreak Rewards:
Introducing futuristic killstreak rewards that players can earn by achieving consecutive kills without dying:
Recon Drone (3 kills): Deploys a drone that scouts the area and marks enemy positions on the map.
EMP Pulse (5 kills): Releases an electromagnetic pulse that disables enemy electronics and HUD for a short period.
Nano Swarm (7 kills): Unleashes a swarm of nanobots that seek out and attack enemies in a designated area.
Cloak Module (9 kills): Grants temporary invisibility, allowing you to move undetected for a short time.
Sentinel Turret (10 kills): Deploys an automated turret that targets and eliminates enemies within its range.
Orbital Strike (12 kills): Calls in a satellite-based weapon to deliver a powerful strike on a targeted location.
Aerial Assault Drone (15 kills): Summons an armed drone that provides close air support, attacking enemies from above.
Holographic Decoy (18 kills): Projects multiple holographic duplicates of yourself to confuse and mislead enemies.
Tactical Shield (20 kills): Deploys a force field that provides temporary protection for you and your teammates.
Exo-Suit (25 kills): Equips you with an advanced exoskeleton suit that enhances speed, strength, and durability.
Social Features:
Friends and Clans: Add friends, create or join clans, and participate in clan wars and events.
Voice Chat and Emotes: Communicate with teammates through in-game voice chat and express yourself with emotes.
Leaderboards: Track your performance and compare with friends or the global community on leaderboards for different game modes.
Events and Challenges:
Weekly Events: Participate in special events that offer unique challenges and rewards.
Daily Missions: Complete daily objectives to earn XP, in-game currency, and exclusive items.
Seasonal Pass: Purchase a seasonal pass to unlock exclusive content, such as skins, weapons, and other cosmetics.
Maps and Environments:
Varied Maps: Diverse maps set in different environments such as urban cities, desert outposts, and dense forests.
Dynamic Environments: Interactive elements in the maps, like destructible buildings and weather effects, to add a layer of strategy and immersion.
Fair Play and Anti-Cheat:
Anti-Cheat System: Implement robust anti-cheat measures to ensure a fair and competitive environment.
Report and Review: Players can report suspicious behavior, and a dedicated team reviews these reports to maintain integrity.
Creation and Gamemastering:
Forge Mode: This Halo-style forge mode allows players to create custom maps and game modes. Players can use a wide range of tools to design their own levels, set rules, and create unique experiences.
Gamemaster Mode: Inspired by Arma 3, this mode lets players take on the role of a game master, creating and controlling custom scenarios in real-time. This includes spawning enemies, setting objectives, and adjusting game conditions to create dynamic and engaging experiences.
Zombie Mode (Call of Duty Style):
Name: Nightmare Protocol
Overview: In "Nightmare Protocol," players find themselves in an abandoned research facility where a failed experiment has unleashed a horde of zombies. Players must survive waves of increasingly difficult zombie attacks while completing objectives and upgrading their gear.
Key Features:
Wave-Based Combat: Survive waves of zombies, with each wave becoming progressively more challenging.
Objectives: Complete various objectives, such as turning on power, unlocking new areas, and repairing equipment to advance and survive.
Upgrade Stations: Use points earned from killing zombies to upgrade weapons, buy new gear, and unlock special abilities.
Special Zombies: Encounter unique types of zombies with special abilities, such as explosive zombies, fast runners, and brute zombies that take more damage.
Guardian Defense (Firefight Style Mode)
Overview: In "Guardian Defense," players take on the role of elite soldiers defending strategic points against waves of increasingly difficult enemy forces. This mode emphasizes tactical gameplay and teamwork, providing a high-intensity, cooperative experience.
Key Features:
Defensive Objectives:
Mission: Protect specific locations from enemy waves. Each objective point is crucial to the mission's success, and losing it could mean failure.
Variety: Different maps feature various strategic points such as communication towers, supply depots, and critical infrastructure that need to be defended.
Wave-Based Combat:
Increasing Difficulty: Enemies become more challenging with each wave, introducing new enemy types, tactics, and increased numbers.
Boss Waves: Every few waves, players must face powerful boss enemies that require coordination and strategy to defeat.
Supply Drops:
Resources: Periodically, supply drops containing weapons, ammo, health packs, and equipment are delivered. Players must secure these drops to sustain their defense.
Strategic Placement: Supply drops are placed in strategic locations, sometimes outside the defense perimeter, adding risk and tactical decision-making.
Class-Based Roles:
Diverse Roles: Players can choose from different classes, each with unique abilities and equipment. Examples include:
Medic: Provides healing and support to teammates.
Engineer: Builds and repairs defensive structures and turrets.
Heavy Gunner: Equipped with powerful weapons to deal heavy damage.
Sniper: Provides long-range support and reconnaissance.
Skill Trees: Each class has its own skill tree, allowing players to unlock and upgrade abilities to better suit their playstyle and team needs.
Fortifications:
Building and Upgrading: Players can construct and upgrade defensive structures such as turrets, barriers, and traps. This adds a strategic layer to the gameplay, as players must decide where and when to invest their resources.
Repairing: During intense battles, defensive structures can get damaged. Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing these structures to keep the defense strong.
Dynamic Environments:
Changing Conditions: Maps feature dynamic elements such as changing weather and time-of-day effects, which influence visibility, enemy behavior, and tactics.
Interactive Elements: Players can interact with certain elements in the environment, like closing gates, activating floodlights, or triggering environmental hazards to gain an advantage.
Scoring and Leaderboards:
Performance Tracking: Players earn points based on their performance, including kills, assists, objective completions, and strategic actions.
Leaderboards: Compete with friends and the global community by tracking scores on leaderboards for bragging rights and rewards.
Updated | 19 hours ago |
Status | Prototype |
Platforms | Windows |
Author | Galactiic Paws Studios |
Genre | Shooter |
Tags | Adult, First-Person, Ludum Dare 55, Singleplayer |
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- WE ARE BACK19 hours ago
- I have to restartJul 17, 2024
- UPDATE demo1.0Jun 13, 2024
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