Who didn’t play cops and robbers as a child? A children’s game that has also been adapted into computer games like Counter-Strike. With Identity, this game principle is packaged into an MMORPG.
Essentially, Identity simulates life. You are residents of a fictional area in the USA and determine for yourself how you want to live your life. Do you want to be righteous or will you turn to crime? Depending on your career path, various routes and professions are available. Righteous players can, for example, become police officers who chase criminals. As a criminal, you deal drugs, carry out robberies, and commit thefts.
Live a second life
The developers at Asylum Entertainment explain that it is essentially a cops and robbers game that offers much more. It is a life simulation. They want to give players as much freedom as possible. They should be able to live a second life in the game and pursue different career paths. Every player should live a life that differs from the others.
Since it is a life simulation, many sandbox elements play a role. For example, you can furnish your apartment or house yourself. Housing plays an important role since you need a place to live. In principle, there is open PvP, as criminals should also be able to pursue their illegal activities. However, in some buildings, security measures exist that can quickly end a criminal career in prison.
The game will be released in phases
Identity was funded in 2015 through a successful Kickstarter campaign. In the upcoming year, three modules for the game will first be released, which represent different aspects of the game. The first module is a Social Hub module, the city marketplace, where players can interact with each other.The second module will bring police operations, and the third will feature chases. The final game will emerge from these three modules, but a release date has not yet been announced.
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As a child, I enjoyed playing cops and robbers on the street with friends. However, Identity aims to offer more than just chases between criminals and cops. This MMORPG could evolve into a kind of successor to Second Life. So, if you are a kind-hearted person in real life, you can indulge in some criminal activity in the game. Sounds good, and I’m curious how it will ultimately play out.
