One of the features of The Riftbreaker we are most proud of is definitely pitting the player against massive hordes of hostile creatures inhabiting Galatea 37. Every now and again, a large group of various beasts will try to wipe the player’s base off the surface of the planet. The looming threat of a concentrated attack motivates the player to fortify their base and look for new ways of protecting their assets. It is possible to meet other groups of alien creatures, too. They simply go on about their lives, spread across multiple regions of Galatea 37, and are a vital component of the game world. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SF4slAO.gif[/img] [b][I]Hammeroceroses might look threatening, but they are not hunters. They will let Jurvines live in peace alongside them.[/i][/b] The ‘ambient creatures’ as we call them are important for several reasons. First of all, they introduce a danger element to the exploration portion of the game. Before you set up your base and fortify your perimeter, you need to find a suitable spot - preferably one that is easy to defend and rich in resources. Small groups of creatures you meet along the way will make this task more difficult. Given your limited resources at the start, you might fall victim to the wildlife. This encourages the player to be cautious and tactical in their approach and not simply roam around, guns blazing. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wVvPCQG.gif[/img] [b][I]In fact, as long as there's enough food for everyone, all creatures can live in prefect harmony![/i][/b] There are many environmental zones to explore on Galatea 37. It is crucial for us that these are different from each other not only when it comes to visuals, but also gameplay mechanics. Ambient creatures help with that. The first time you set foot in a new biome, you will inevitably meet new species of indigenous creatures, informing you that this is an entirely new region and that the rules might have changed. After hours spent in the previous region, the player might think they already know every secret the game world holds. When they meet new creatures that force them to change their tactics, they might reevaluate that. ;) [img]https://i.imgur.com/nOUjWkj.gif[/img] [b][I]Always expect the unexpected while exploring the world.[/i][/b] Ambient groups of creatures also allow you to observe the animal behaviors in the wild. During an attack wave, you will only see a massive horde attacking your defenses and there will be no time to think and observe individual species. While exploring the regions of Galatea 37, you will encounter the same creatures in a non-agitated state. This will give you an opportunity to learn their natural behavior, preferred locations, strong and weak spots, and might even allow to find a use for them. Remember - knowledge is key! [img]https://i.imgur.com/dusd1sh.gif[/img] [b][I]Even the angriest, meanest, creepiest creatures need a bit of a break! Observe and learn![/i][/b] Although combat is definitely the most spectacular aspect of The Riftbreaker gameplay, we don’t want the game to be one-dimensional and focused solely on that. The introduction of ambient creatures allows us to achieve that. There will be plenty of species for you to find and research. Will you catch them all? ;) Join the Discord and the streams to learn how! [url=https://www.discord.gg/exorstudios][img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34659267/f0ec4006cadc3d25dbcea98e6a287efcdb3f178a.png[/img][/url] Useful links: www.facebook.com/exorstudios www.twitter.com/exorstudios www.mixer.com/exor_studios www.twitch.tv/exorstudios www.youtube.com/exorstudios