Howdy Operators!

We received some great feedback from those who played the alpha, and overall we're really happy with the reaction so far! Our primary concern when sending it out was that the game might be too difficult for new players. The mission we selected occurs roughly half-way through, and while we knew it was risky, we also wanted the alpha to represent the tension we're trying to achieve throughout the game. A big part of that relies on players feeling fear, and for that to happen, they have to be worried about dying.

Almost surprisingly however, the majority of players enjoyed the difficulty level! That's not to say we've entirely succeeded. We have a lot more to do with the game's difficulty curve, AI and equipment to mitigate frustration: there are occasions where death feels unfair, as opposed to the result of a mistake. But it's encouraging that players enjoyed the challenge of achieving a successful mission!

The other reocurring piece of feedback was about replayability, particularly the idea that some randomness would increase interest in replaying missions. And we wholeheartedly agree! (Tension is lost if you know exactly who and where everyone will be!) We have a number of plans for making replaying missions fun, and randomness is definitely one of them.



We'll be keeping the alpha open until December 1st. Thanks to everyone who has played and submitted feedback so far. We look forward to sharing more with you as we work towards release!

We are thrilled to share our alpha build with you, so you can help us test and improve the game! Check your email for keys.

Hone your skills and finish your training with the tutorial, then deploy straight to the field with a mission. This alpha includes one mission, and a small taste of the features, weapons, gadgets and challenges that you’ll experience in the final game.

You can play solo, locally with friends, or online multiplayer. As the game is still in development, it’s currently balanced for 2 players. We have included a 2nd Steam key so you can recruit your friends for the best play experience!

Report for duty: redeem your Steam keys and submit your feedback

As an early alpha build, you may encounter issues such as bugs. Your feedback is valuable: please tell us everything about your experience -- even bugs -- so that we can make this game better together.

This form is how we'll be collecting your feedback. Your support is priceless: thank you for the help.

Hot Brass is a challenging game. In order to succeed, you'll need to work together with your teammates and constantly adjust your plans in the face of new info. Here are some tips from the commander!


ASSESS THREATS
Each mission plays out on a map akin to building plans or schematics, with characters represented by tokens. This design allows you to rapidly identify what suspects are holding and their demeanours. Red means hostile, yellow means neutral and green means compliant. 


WATCH YOUR SQUAD'S BACK
In the field, all shots can be fatal! Work as a team, use cover to position yourself. Use doors and walls to shield yourself and don't forget to crouch behind cover as needed. 


EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY ENCOUNTER
Use your environment, weapons and gadgets to resolve situations without fatalities. 
Use shout or flash bangs to alert your presence - each scenario will demand that you think and react quickly.


CHART YOUR COURSE
Use the map to help with your strategy! It allows you to identify the best routes before you step into your mission.

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We'll be launching an alpha November 1st... and you're invited! We'd love to hear your feedback to help make Hot Brass as good as possible. If you're interested in joining, subscribe via the sign up form.

Hot Brass puts you in the shoes of an elite SWAT operator. Master a series of missions while rescuing hostiles, arresting criminals, and saving lives. The job is tense, and every split second decision has consequences.



Each mission is played on a top down, hand drawn map and characters are represented by tokens. Each colour and icon allows you to rapidly identify threats. Red means hostile, yellow means neutral and green means compliant.



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