All articles tagged with #the alters
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ComicBook.com
The Alters, a new day-one game on Xbox Game Pass from 11 Bit Studios, is receiving high praise from subscribers and critics alike, with many calling it a masterpiece and the studio's best work to date, available for a limited time with a discount for subscribers.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by GameSpot
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios faced criticism after players found undisclosed AI-generated content in the game, including AI prompts in subtitles and localization. The studio explained that AI was used temporarily during late-stage development for quick translations due to time constraints, and they plan to replace these with human translations in a future update. Despite their admission, the game still lacks the required AI disclosure on its Steam page.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Engadget
11 Bit Studios faced player backlash over undisclosed AI use in The Alters, including AI-generated text and translations. The studio clarified that the AI-generated text was a development placeholder and that AI was used temporarily for subtitle translations due to time constraints, with plans to update the translations post-launch. The incident highlights ongoing debates about AI's role and ethics in game development.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios admitted to using generative AI for placeholder text and limited late-stage translations, which were intended to be replaced with handcrafted assets, and promised updates to remove AI-generated content. The studio emphasized the minimal impact on the game and committed to transparency and improving localization processes.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eurogamer
11 Bit Studios responded to criticism over its use of AI in The Alters, clarifying that AI assets were temporary, used in a limited manner, and not part of the final game, while acknowledging the lack of disclosure and promising to improve transparency.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Polygon
The Alters is a challenging survival and management game that tests players' stress handling and decision-making skills as they try to escape an irradiated planet, with the gameplay being highly addictive despite its stressful nature.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by GameSpot
The article provides a guide to the best clone characters in The Alters, highlighting their roles, benefits, and strategic importance for players, including the Scientist, Botanist, Miner, and others, along with tips on unlocking and upgrading them to optimize gameplay.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Notebookcheck
The Alters, a new sci-fi survival game by 11 bit studios, is now available on Steam with a 'Very Positive' rating and a 10% launch discount. Players must create alternate versions of the protagonist Jan to survive on a hostile planet, with gameplay featuring base-building, resource management, and narrative choices. The game has received mixed reactions due to its timer-based mechanics but is praised for its emotional depth and originality.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Space
The Alters is a genre-blending sci-fi survival game that combines management, narrative, and resource juggling, set on a distant planet where the protagonist, Jan Dolski, must navigate isolation, decision-making, and psychological challenges to complete a high-stakes mission. It stands out for its focused design, emotional storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a potential sleeper hit in 2025.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by GameSpot
The article provides essential beginner tips for surviving and managing resources in the game The Alters, emphasizing the importance of time management, base expansion, cloning, and dealing with anomalies to help Jan Dolski and his clones navigate the hostile environment.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Kotaku
The Alters, developed by 11 Bit Studios, is a sci-fi adventure game that combines base building and simulation management, featuring a compelling story about self-discovery through the creation of multiple Jan clones from different timelines. The game encourages multiple playthroughs to explore all character interactions and story outcomes, with an estimated total gameplay of 55-60 hours to experience all variants and storylines. It is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TrueAchievements
The Alters, a survival game involving cloning and base management, has been added to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, offering players a new adventure on an alien planet with positive reviews and high scores on Metacritic.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Verge
The Alters is a surreal sci-fi survival game that combines base-building, exploration, and mind-bending narrative elements, featuring a protagonist who creates multiple versions of himself through a quantum process, exploring themes of corporate exploitation and dissociative identity disorder, with a visual style reminiscent of Bong Joon-ho and Kojima.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Developer 11 Bit Studios has announced a playable demo for their new survival game, The Alters, available on Steam from June 10 to June 17. The game features a unique mechanic where players control multiple versions of the protagonist, Jans, each with different skills and personalities. IGN will provide exclusive coverage of The Alters throughout June, starting with a demo announcement trailer and continuing with gameplay footage and more.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The Alters is an introspective survival game where protagonist Jan Dolski, stranded on an alien planet, must create alternate versions of himself from different realities to survive and maintain a mobile laboratory. The game combines survival mechanics with deep narrative elements, exploring Jan's past and relationships with his alternate selves. While the story and character interactions are compelling, the repetitive survival gameplay may wear thin over time.