Game developer unveils strongest weapon in repository, a mounted cannon that transforms a carriage into a combat tank.
The Latest REPO Update Lays Down Some Serious Firepower 🚀
That latest community update video from REPO had me busting a gut, and not just because of the sophomoric humor sprinkled throughout. No, it was because Presenter and semiwork designer Pontus spent the first half of the update talking about balance, only to unleash the game-changing, bonkers-powerful Cart Cannon mid-chat.
Posted on a Friday, this video kicked off with a discussion on REPO's infamous health glitch, which, through some convoluted mechanics, let players refill their health between levels beyond what a health pack usually offers. After patching out this exploit due to its popularity, Semiwork decided to take a fresh look at the game's health system.
This led to some planned adjustments. As Pontus explained, the future will see the recharge given by the REPO truck's health beam beefed up, plus a team discount on health kits. "The more players you've got," Pontus said, "the cheaper the health kits will get."
Of course, balance adjustments aren't the only things on the horizon for REPO. Semiwork also plans to make the game's enemies easier to stagger for players below level 5, giving new semibots a fighting chance against the creepy foes. Crystal items are also in for a revamp, although Pontus didn't go into the specifics of that.
This all forms part of Semiwork's reactive, community-focused design, where they're constantly tweaking and adjusting the game to fit with player preferences. As Pontus put it, "We always take a look at glitches that become popular, or even mods. And we take that as a sign that we need to tweak or change the gameplay design, or add to it."
Just as Pontus finished saying this, he dropped the bombshell: the Cart Cannon. Described by Semiwork as "the most powerful weapon in REPO yet," it's essentially a turret you mount inside the bed of the trolley you use to transport valuable items back to your truck. It has two fire modes - a canon mode that launches heavy projects, and a laser beam mode that destroys anything in its path. So if you're feeling like Hank Scorpio, firing from this bad boy will get you pretty close.
Speaking of close, the Cart Cannon is currently in testing as part of REPO's first major update, which is now in open beta. The update adds a new level, several new items, and a mechanic called overcharge that allows enemies grabbed by players to repulse them after a certain amount of time. But it seems the overcharge mechanism was itself a little too powerful, as it's being fine-tuned following player feedback from the beta.
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Writing Up Front 📝Rick Lane has been obsessed with PC gaming ever since he was seven, when he used to sneak into his dad's office for covert sessions of Doom. With a taste for the unsavory side of gaming, his favorites include Quake, Thief, Half-Life, and Deus Ex. Between 2013 and 2022, Rick was the games editor of Custom PC magazine and associated website bit-tech.net. He's always kept a foot in freelance games journalism, writing for publications like Edge, Eurogamer, the Guardian, and, naturally, PC Gamer. While he'll play anything that can be controlled with a keyboard and mouse, he has a particular passion for first-person shooters and immersive sims.
Enrichment Information:In addition to the base article content, this update brings a new weapon called the Cart Cannon[1][2][5] and a pulse pistol as part of the new items introduced[4]. A quirky item, like a bucket that can be placed over the terrifying duck enemy, has also been added as a humorous gameplay mechanic[4]. The developers are also planning to fix and balance the health and stamina systems[3]. A beta kick feature has been incorporated for vote-kicking disruptive players during matchmaking[4]. Other features include random matchmaking functionality and a new level as part of the update[4]. Additionally, some discussions have been held about adding a mimic monster inspired by popular mods like Lethal Company, though its inclusion is not yet confirmed[3]. The update is currently in open beta testing, allowing the community to provide feedback before the full launch[3][4], and Semiwork emphasizes community involvement, with no plans for microtransactions or paid cosmetics, instead opting for free cosmetic rewards earned through gameplay[4].
- In the latest REPO update, smart-home devices and gadgets might not be the only things getting a boost as the upcoming season brings the most powerful weapon yet, the Cart Cannon, which is currently in testing.
- For those who enjoy technology and immersive sims, the new Cart Cannon, a turret mounted inside a trolley, offers two fire modes - canon and laser beam - providing a feeling of being like Hank Scorpio from the TV show.
- Not only is the Cart Cannon part of the first major update, but it's also being accompanied by a pulse pistol, new items, and a new level, with overcharge mechanics to enhance gameplay.
- As Rick Lane, a prominent games journalist, elaborates on his passion for first-person shooters and immersive sims, this latest REPO update presents an exciting opportunity for players to shape the game with their feedback, with no microtransactions or paid cosmetics in sight.
