Developer White Paper Games is preparing for the release of its upcoming fixed-time investigative thriller title The Occupation. Set in 1987's North West England, it puts players in the shoes of a journalist looking to get to the bottom of an unfortunate event.
"An explosion has triggered a controversial act which threatens to erode civil liberties of the population to be rushed into place. You are tasked with investigating and questioning people on their actions from a tumultuous night which resulted in the loss of many lives.", its Steam page description reads.
The Occupation's main draw revolves around the role that time plays in its gameplay. In-game actions happen in real-time, which means you'll need to keep a constant eye on the clock. The world's inhabitants stick to their routines which may or may not interfere with your investigation.
The Occupation gives players a choice between a methodical approach that's prone to leave fewer traces or a direct one that's less subtle. When looking for proof to present someone in a meeting planned for a certain time, however, players may find themselves having to alter their approach.
The Occupation is set to release on March 5th on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Check out a gameplay video focusing on investigating a lead.