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The main game loop of Oh, Rats!<\/em> is inspired by Splatoon 3<\/em>‘s (SPT3) Campaign mode and Persona 4 (P4) Cutscenes before introducing important events such as new bosses\/characters. P4<\/em> is specifically for the character introductions in the TV world and exploration between major bosses, and SPT3<\/em> is specifically for the intro cutscenes and level\/upgrade progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overall Core Gameloop<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The overall core game will be structured like this. After you unlock exploration, you will have free reign to explore before entering each level.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Level Gameloop<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The overall level game loop is a simple cycle of entering a house, getting a cut scene and defeating the boss. <\/p>\n\n\n

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In-between Levels Exploration Gameloop (Meta Gameloop)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Meta game loop gives the player the most time to explore. Systems like respect will come into play as you navigate the world, and it’s important players take advantage of this for the best User Experience (UX).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Human Archetype System (4 types)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Humans and some enemy animals will adopt an archetype system. Each will be automatically and randomly assigned (except from quest NPCs and Level Humans which have set archetypes that you have to discover). They are colour-coded from worst to best, and you will learn of their archetype through context clues like the examples below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n