Fast Travel Games rolls out the deets on Mannequin, a high-adrenaline asymmetric multiplayer VR game designed for up to five gamers. Mannequin is shaping up to hit Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PlayStation VR2 in 2024. What’s the game loop? Special Agents versus alien Mannequins in a world where the clock’s hit a standstill.
Time Stands Still but Gameplay Doesn’t
In this intriguing universe, Earth has hit the pause button. All negotiations with the aliens have belly-flopped, and now Special Agents are stepping in to square off the alien threat. Players can take up arms as the aliens, setting traps while camouflaging as everyday folks, or dive in as Special Agents wielding the latest tech gadgets.
Survival Instincts 101: Outwit, Don’t Outshoot
James Hunt, Game Director, lays down the game’s core philosophy: “Mannequin is a heart-pumper that demands smart play and solid teamwork. The environment might be static, but your gameplay’s gotta be dynamic, always a move ahead of the enemy.”
Choose Your Battle Role
The game opens up two combat paths: either embrace your inner ET as a Mannequin or drop in as a Special Agent. Mannequins go up close and personal, freezing foes with a touch, while Agents snipe from a distance with EMP Guns and EMF Readers.
Pose or Perish
Playing as a Mannequin? You’ve got the chops for close-quarters. Using your VR gear, assume lifelike poses to blend with the frozen human NPCs. Master the art of disguise to set the stage for your ambushes.
Tactical Tools for Agents
If you opt for the Agent route, you get a range of high-tech gear. EMP Guns serve as your main weapon, while the EMF Reader detects hidden threats. Charging stations scattered around the map let you power up and gain that crucial edge.
Say It, Don’t Spray It
Communication is key. Each team can freely talk tactics without the other side eavesdropping. Beyond combat, the lobby lets players mix it up socially, try out poses, and generally chill with fellow gamers.
Platforms: Meta Quest 2, SteamVR and PlayStation VR2
