And finally… New video game for the secret structural integrity engineer in all of us
A video game has been developed that involves the investigation of structural problems in abandoned factories, forgotten tunnels and unsafe buildings.
Developer Loiste Interactive describes Infra as “an atmospheric and completely non-violent first-person puzzle adventure that deals with the issues of deteriorating infrastructure”.
Along the way, the player takes photos of structural weaknesses, solves environmental puzzles and unravels a thought-provoking story centred around corruption and deception.
The developer said: “Those most overlooked are often the most important. INFRA puts you into the shoes of a simple structural analyst. Nothing more than a quiet desk jockey assigned to survey some routine structural damage. Quickly though, your mission turns from a mundane trek to a fight for survival. INFRA is what we like to call a gun free exploration game.
“Instead of large explosions and powerful guns, you will rely on your cunning to survive puzzles in an incredibly detailed world. As you travel through the infrastructure of a city you will find that your actions and thorough observations ultimately determine if others will survive.”
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