Beholder: Conductor Unveiled: New Tracks, New Choices
Alawar has revealed Beholder: Conductor, a strategic, choice-based political simulation game, as the latest addition to the Beholder franchise. Scheduled for release on February 21st, 2024, this game diverges from its predecessors by setting its narrative on the Determination Bringer train, where players assume the role of a conductor tasked with monitoring passengers, reporting incidents, and executing covert Ministry assignments.
Gameplay Mechanics and Features
Beholder: Conductor retains the strategic, choice-driven gameplay that has characterized the Beholder series. Players will navigate complex moral dilemmas and make decisions that impact the fate of their passengers and colleagues. As the conductor, players are responsible for maintaining order, conducting searches, and deciding how to deal with fare-evaders and suspicious activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
The game places players in the shoes of a train conductor, overseeing the safety and compliance of passengers. With a range of tools at their disposal, including reporting, intimidation, and ejection, players must balance their actions between maintaining order and exploiting their position for personal gain. The game challenges players to decide whether to adhere to the rules or bend them, with each choice affecting their journey’s outcome.
Advancement Opportunities
Beholder: Conductor offers players the chance to ascend the career ladder within the game. By gaining access to different compartments of the train, including the dining and VIP carriages, players can encounter high-ranking officials and industrialists, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Reporting colleagues’ misconduct and completing secret missions for the Ministry can lead to rewards, bonuses, or promotions, adding layers of strategy to the gameplay.
Final Stop: Your Legacy Unfolded on the Rails
Beholder: Conductor expands the Beholder universe by introducing a new setting and gameplay dynamics focused on surveillance, decision-making, and moral ambiguity. Players will find themselves navigating the intricacies of power, loyalty, and ethics aboard the Determination Bringer train, making choices that will define their legacy within the game. As with all entries in the Beholder series, the emphasis is on strategic gameplay and the impact of player decisions, promising a deep and engaging experience for fans and newcomers alike.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
