The speaker, Sseth, reviews the game NEO Scavenger, a post-apocalyptic survival game that he claims is actually a simulation of modern-day life in England. The game is set in 2008, in a world where the recession has caused widespread poverty and depravity. Players must customize their character, a "crackhead," and navigate the world, scavenging for food and supplies, crafting items, and fighting off other hostile characters.
Sseth praises the game's unique blend of dark humor and realistic portrayal of life on the streets. He notes that the game is short, fluid, and self-explanatory, with a lot of options for players to choose from. He also appreciates the game's turn-based combat and random events, which add to the game's challenge and realism.
Overall, Sseth gives NEO Scavenger 8 out of 10 "dirty rags" and recommends it to anyone who wants to experience the struggles of life in the UK. However, he also notes that the game may not be for everyone, and suggests that players who are easily offended or prefer more traditional games may want to try it before buying.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The game NEO Scavenger is a post-apocalyptic survival game.
2. The game's story is about a character who is cryogenically frozen by accident in a sperm bank robbery gone wrong.
3. The character awakens in a distant future, specifically the year 2008, and finds that England has changed significantly.
4. The recession has come and gone, and the streets are filled with all manner of depravity.
5. The character must struggle, survive, and endure long enough to uncover their mysterious past.
6. The game features a character customization system where players can choose skills and talents to help their character survive.
7. Skills include Botany, Medic, Trapping, and Hacking.
8. The game has a turn-based combat system where players can make a number of moves each turn.
9. The game features random events and RNG to spice up the player's experience.
10. The game has a day-night cycle, and at night, players can see the soft glow of civilization.
11. The game takes place in a world where players can scavenge for food, water, and other resources.
12. The game has a variety of locations to explore, including a JobCentrePlus and a Tesco Express.
13. The game has a streamlined gameplay system, and the author compares it to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead.