The devs at Turtle Rock Studios have confirmed a popular feature from Left 4 Dead will make its way into Back 4 Blood.
Turtle Rock Studios developed the Left 4 Dead series (and Evolve, but the less said about that, the better).
A new video entitled “Back 4 Blood – Our Vision” features the game developers talking about the creative process and their general excitement about the new co-op horror.
Seeing as Valve seems to have no interest in developing Left 4 Dead 3 anytime soon, so Back 4 Blood is considered to be the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead 2.
While we probably won’t get a new Left 4 Dead, comparisons have been drawn between Back 4 Blood and L4D.
So what is this popular feature that will be making its return from the Left 4 Dead series in Back 4 Blood?
As explained in the video, the new feature in question is the Game Director mode. The mode allows an AI to mix up various aspects of a level, meaning experiences differ with each game you play.
Check it out below!
The Game Director mode in Left 4 Dead 2 could change enemy spawn placements, item locations and more.
However in Back 4 Blood this mode will have some enhancements and won’t be a carbon clone of the one that featured in Left 4 Dead.
One of the new features brought to this evolved Director Mode is a new mechanic called Corruption Cards.
According to the devs, at the beginning of each level the Game Director will use the Corruption Cards to modify the gameplay experience. This will effect spawn locations and items, in addition to enemy strength, enemy types and the map’s visibility.
Apparently you’ll be able to counter the Corruption Cards by using your own deck of cards. This can improve your health, stamina, damage and more. The developers explain: “no experience is going to be the same twice.”
While it’s great to hear, we’re still hoping for a Left 4 Dead 3!
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