Scraper: First Strike

Scraper: First Strike is a three-dimensional shooter with RPG elements, in which we control an armed futuristic hovercraft. The title was inspired by Elite Dangerous and Star Wars Galaxies and is the first episode of the five-part series. The game uses an SF setting and was developed with VR technology in mind (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality and PlayStation VR goggles). The independent studio Labrodex is responsible for developing and publishing the game and it is the debut project of these developers.

Plot

Action in Scraper: First Strike takes place in New Austin, a powerful metropolis that in the past was the only refuge for mankind in a dangerous wasteland. Unfortunately, the AI controlling the city rebelled and the automated services turned against the people. The player takes on the role of Casey Maxwell, a pilot of a custom hovercraft and a member of the Human Resistance Force (HRF), who is on a mission to reclaim one of the city's reactors.

Mechanics

Scraper: First Strike is an FPS, in which we control a powerful hovercraft (MHP or Modified Hover Pod). Walking through the streets of the dystopian city of the future, we destroy subsequent enemies with a variety of weapons and special abilities. It is worth noting that opponents are quite diverse - different types of robots are resistant to different types of weapons and attacks, so we have to adjust our tactics accordingly.

As the game progresses, we also develop our vehicle - by changing our shields we improve our defense, by strengthening our engines we can move faster, and by investing in its core we can improve our special abilities. What is important, the development of individual parts requires obtaining the blueprints and parts - the former can be found in special terminals scattered around the game world, while the latter are dropped by defeated enemies (although we can also buy them in the store).

The game also offers a modification system that enables us to adjust the hovercraft to our needs even more accurately - each piece of equipment has special holes in which we put the prepared modules - so that two weapons of the same type can significantly differ from each other.

Game modes

Scraper: First Strike can only be played solo. The gameplay is based on a story campaign.

Technical aspects

Scraper: First Strike features decent three-dimensional visuals powered by Unreal Engine 4. Designed in classic SF style, the game environment is detailed. The models of opponents and vehicles also present themselves in a solid way. Thanks to the use of VR technology, the creators have reached a level of immersion unattainable for traditional games.

The PC version of the game support HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality goggles. The dedicated PlayStation 4 release supports PSVR sets as well as optional PlayStation Aim and 3dRudder controllers.

Last updated on 10 July 2019