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About Ash & Adam's Existential Treads
Ash & Adam's Existential Treads blends city‑building with a retro vehicle shooter. Players dismantle ruins, scavenge resources, construct settlements, rescue survivors, and fend off waves from a rogue AI in a post‑post‑apocalyptic world.
Created by a two‑person indie studio, the game offers single‑player play, full controller support, Steam Cloud, custom volume controls, and color alternatives. The developers invite feedback on Steam Discussions and Discord, promising updates based on community input.
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Procedural Levels
Each run generates a new layout of the wasteland, changing terrain, resource locations, and enemy placements. This forces players to explore and adapt to an unfamiliar map every session.
Because the level layout is procedural, the order in which ruins appear and resources become reachable varies, requiring flexible planning for both building and combat.
- Scout the map early to locate high‑value resource clusters.
- Treat each map as a fresh puzzle; adjust your building order after the first few minutes.
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Building Placement Impact
Every structure you construct influences the settlement’s survival odds. Placement determines access to resources and how well your settlement is covered defensively.
Strategic layouts can create choke points for incoming AI attacks, while poor placement may leave gaps that enemies exploit.
- Cluster defensive buildings near likely enemy entry routes.
- Leave clear paths between resource sites and your settlement to speed gathering.
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Rescuing Survivors
Scattered throughout the wasteland are survivors awaiting rescue. Bringing them into your settlement expands the community as you work to restore each wasteland.
Rescued survivors add narrative depth, illustrating the human cost of the rogue AI’s devastation.
- Prioritize routes that lead to multiple survivor locations.
- Balance rescue missions with defensive preparations to avoid overexposure.
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Defending Against AI Waves
The rogue AI launches periodic attacks on your settlement. Successful defense relies on well‑placed structures and vehicle combat.
Waves of attacks encourage players to refine their defensive layout after each encounter.
- Use vehicle firepower to thin enemy numbers before they reach your walls.
- Re‑evaluate defensive building placement after each wave to cover new approach angles.
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Controller Support & Accessibility
Full controller support is built in, allowing play with DualShock or DualSense devices on PC, providing a console‑like experience.
Additional accessibility options include custom volume controls and color alternatives, letting players tailor audio and visual settings to personal preferences.
- Test both DualShock and DualSense to see which feels more comfortable for vehicle handling.
- Adjust color alternatives if the default palette hinders visibility.
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