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Developer(s) | Consumer Softproducts |
Publisher(s) | Consumer Softproducts |
Engine | Godot |
Platform(s) | Windows |
Release | 15 June 2021 |
Genre(s) | First-person shooter, immersive sim |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Cruelty Squad is a 2021 tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Finnish[1] indie studio Consumer Softproducts, managed by artist Ville Kallio, through the Steam distribution platform. In the game, the player takes on the role of a biologically-augmented assassin employed by the titular wetwork security company, tasked with performing black operations for its host conglomerate.[2] The game is notable for its surreal, "sensorially aggressive"[3] aesthetic, inspired by low-poly 3D games from the mid-to-late 1990s, such as LSD: Dream Emulator and Super Mario 64.[4]
Cruelty Squad is described by the developer as "an immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements",[5] and is often compared to late 1990s and early 2000s shooters such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Deus Ex, Perfect Dark, and Hitman: Codename 47.[2][3][6][7] The game's theming has been described as anti-capitalist, anti-corporate, and a satire on the gig economy.[2][8][9]
The game was released in early access on Steam on 4 January 2021, and was fully released on Steam on 15 June 2021.[10] Reviews were largely positive, with many reviewers appreciating the game's unique presentation, design, and combination of different mechanics and themes.
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