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I Got Early Access To GoreBox 27!! (Gameplay Showcase)
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Storyline
- No formal storyline is presented in this gameplay showcase. The video is focused on testing features and early build mechanics of GoreBox 27 (GB27).
Gameplay Highlights / New Features Shown
Early Access & Testing Grounds Map
- Spawns directly in the Test Grounds area, skipping menu/map screens.
- Spawning includes red arrow effects that fly around the player momentarily.
Improved Character UI
- A more detailed character status indicator appears at the bottom-right.
Camera & Movement Options
- Third-person camera is available (toggle), described as new to GB27 (previously mostly done via mods).
- Flying mode:
- Uses the N key.
- Described as actual flight (not noclip).
- You can’t reach certain structures/pillars directly by flying.
- Physics & damage/death changes:
- A new death/crawl mechanic: after reaching the pit, the player becomes “too groggy,” can crawl, then is eventually forced into give up/respawn.
- Getting hit while flying can knock the player down.
Weapons and Inventory System
- Ammo display/UI:
- The chamber/ammo count decreases and becomes fully red at one point.
- Weapons on your back react to switching:
- Example behavior changes between pistol/P90 visibility.
- Inventory menu improvements:
- Each gun has more detailed info, including a tip (example: Beretta is weak—aim for the head).
- You can unequip many weapons without dropping them on the ground.
- Limitation: RCB-3 cannot be unequipped.
- Weapon carry limit:
- Maximum of four weapons.
- RCB-2 / beam behavior:
- Right-click is used to spawn objects.
- The beam can shoot, but appears to require aiming at a movable prop.
World / Map Interactions
- Pit mechanics:
- The pit is extremely deep (“goes down forever”).
- Players can descend/climb using hands on pillars (not present in the previous version).
- Lighting effects are shown, including light rays.
- Tower + physics props:
- A legacy-like tower appears, but simplified.
- Three physics balls can be pushed/kicked; the heavier ones can get stuck on pillars.
- Parkour test elements:
- Cube-jumping challenges with climb/grab behavior.
- Sometimes requires double-tap jump to grab properly.
- Wall-running / Prince-of-Persia-like movement is shown but portrayed as difficult (the player repeatedly fails).
- Swimming:
- Water appears clearer than in the most recent prior version.
- Swimming animations are shown; some early-build behavior looks odd, but animations look improved overall.
- Glass/platform visual test:
- A shiny platform shows reflections that appear to include sky/clouds more than the player.
NPC Testing (Friendly and Hostile)
- Friendly NPC categories:
- Gordon (friendly):
- Spawns with selectable behaviors/weapon options.
- Walks/runs around with some early-build physics/behavior oddities.
- Divine god dolls:
- Can fly/crawl.
- Early behavior may look “friendly,” but they can still attack the player in the demo.
- Durability/strength is noted as about similar to the player’s strength (based on bullet tests).
- Gordon (friendly):
- Hostile NPC types:
- Maniac convict: immediately chases; can be downed with one bullet in this early scenario.
- Maniac: no “mutant” category yet; chases, can climb stairs, but pathing inside a cabin seems missing.
- Maniac officer: similar concept, but with a gun.
- Variants like “Sin divine” are spawned for combat testing.
- At one point, NPCs can freeze in place and/or one variant can overpower the player.
Open-world / Bounds
- Outside the test area, an open world exists.
- The video warns not to go out of bounds—after respawning, the player may still feel impaired (a “drunk” effect is described).
Key Tips / Strategies Mentioned or Implied
- Aim for headshots, especially noted for the Beretta because it’s weak.
- Use double-tap jump during cube/parkour sequences to improve grabbing/climbing consistency.
- Be careful while flying:
- Collisions/obstacles can knock you down.
- Use the spawn menu thoughtfully:
- Opening it pauses the game behind you.
- Manage weapon slots:
- Carry up to four weapons; switching affects what’s visible on your back.
- NPC combat testing:
- Spawning too many strong NPCs at once can overwhelm you quickly (the player repeatedly dies during large spawn tests).
Gamers / Sources Featured
- Gerald (creator/performer)
- G Dev
- F2 Games team (credited for early access)
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