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About Cruelty Squad
Cruelty Squad is a tactical first‑person shooter set in a grim gig‑economy where players act as a combat‑substance‑fueled operative for a ruthless subsidiary. The game emphasizes open‑ended, kinematic combat across offices, suburbs, police stations and secret compounds, with a focus on planning loadouts and choosing lethal or non‑lethal tactics. Missions require killing or destroying targets before exiting, and players can revisit them to improve times and aim for S‑ranks. The experience includes a variety of weapons, hidden equipment, and a “Punishment mode” for extra challenge.
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Gameplay Mechanics
The core loop involves entering a mission, selecting equipment, and completing objectives by eliminating or destroying targets before reaching the exit. Multiple viable approaches and routes are encouraged, with no hand‑holding to guide the player.
Advanced death mechanics and a stock‑and‑organ market simulation add layers of strategy, while the ability to revisit missions lets players chase faster times and higher ranks.
- Experiment with different routes to discover shortcuts.
- Balance lethal and non‑lethal gear to adapt to varied enemy types.
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Weapon Variety
Players can equip a range of weapons, from a flechette shotgun and silenced 10 mm pistol to a radiation emitter, dart gun, and corrosive gas launcher. Unconventional tools like toilet bowls can also be thrown at enemies.
Choosing the right weapon for each encounter influences tactical advantage and mission success.
- Carry a silenced pistol for stealth sections.
- Use the corrosive gas launcher against groups of enemies.
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Mission Structure
Each mission follows an objective‑based format: locate and eliminate or destroy the target, then head for the exit. Environments include offices, suburbs, police stations and secret compounds.
Players can replay missions to beat personal best times and attempt to achieve an S‑rank, encouraging mastery of each level.
- Map the layout on your first run to plan efficient paths.
- Aim for S‑rank by minimizing deaths and time.
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Enemy Types and NPC Interaction
Enemies range from private security and cops to psycho freaks, flower hybrids, swamp cultists and mutant dogs. Interaction with NPCs provides clues to the world’s mysteries.
Understanding each enemy’s behavior helps decide between lethal and non‑lethal tactics.
- Observe enemy patterns before engaging.
- Talk to NPCs early for useful information.
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Additional Modes
Beyond the main campaign, the game includes a “Punishment mode” that adds extra difficulty. The single‑player experience supports Steam Achievements, Cloud saves and Family Sharing.
These features allow players to track progress, share the game with family accounts, and earn in‑game milestones.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across installations.
- Attempt Punishment mode after mastering standard missions.
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