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Beholderbestowed a ludicrous yet critical role for players in the war-torn region.
Now, Alaware returns with its tried-and-tested formula inBeholder-Conductor.Same role, different job.
The studio announced the upcoming title, accompanied by a teaser trailer and scanty details.
But we’ve scoured the internet for an exclusive peek into what the game is shaping up to be.
What is Beholder: Conductor?
Beholder: Conductoris the latest addition to theBeholderfranchise.
Like its predecessors, its choice-based game is set against a political backdrop.
You face several choices and challenges that boil down to strategic thinking.
Your typical day would consist of building maintenance, ransacking apartments, and clandestine surveillance.
As you might have guessed, you collect tickets while also spying on your passengers.
Story
InBeholder: Conductor,you step into the esteemed role of senior conductor.
Tasked by the Ministry, your job transcends mere ticket punching.
Beyond ensuring a smooth journey for travelers, you’re charged with conducting thorough searches of passenger belongings.
You must also maintain vigilance for potential threats and swiftly address any disturbances.
Intimidation, reporting, and, when necessary, the expulsion of unruly passengers are all within your purview.
As the game’s description states, the bottom line is that the conductor is always right.'
There needs to be further information in the narrative about the cause behind your espionage.
However, the game’s predecessor was equally bleak.
Ensuring people don’t rise up against the government?
Eventually, you decide.
The game’s branching narrative, propelled by its decision-based gameplay, offers replayability, just like its predecessor.
What followed next was a series of mid-core, beloved titles, includingBeholder.
The first title in the series launched in 2016, followed byBeholder 2in 2018 andBeholder 3in 2022.
This will be the studio’s second time wearing the developer and publisher hats.
It’s a bold step for the studio, considering the game’s predecessor was developed by Paintbucket Games.
However, it does also give the game a fresh perspective.
On the awards front,Beholderhas snagged a couple of accolades.
The inaugural title was named the Most Creative and Original and Best Indie Game (2017).
The trailer offers no gameplay details, but we glimpse the oppressive shadows and starkly contrasting visuals.
This means we could expect more footage or the gameplay trailer later.
In the meantime, you’re free to watch the announcement trailer above.
The same goes for any special editions.
We’ll keep you posted on new details once they drop here on gaming.net.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
