Sure thing. Let’s dive into this. So, there’s this game, NTE, that recently rolled out something called the Containment Test. It’s like a sneak peek into what they’ve cooked up since the last time they let people play — and oh boy, have they tweaked things! We’re talking snazzier graphics, some new mechanics, a bit of racing action, and even combat’s been flipped around a bit. Or maybe a lot. I honestly can’t keep up sometimes.
Picture this: Hethereau. Nope, not the name of some foreign cheese. It’s the city where everything goes down in NTE. It’s massive, like a two-for-one kind of deal. Above ground, you’ve got the bustling people-watching scene. Go below? Reality kind of takes a nosedive. Anomalies — man, just figuring out what those even are makes my brain hurt. Anyway, you’re this rogue Anomaly Hunter. No license, just vibes. You poke around all these odd happenings, trying to set things right. Or maybe wrong, who’s to say?
This place, Hethereau, has always been a showstopper. With Unreal Engine 5 doing its thing, you can wander all over — no weird loading screens to make you want to chuck your controller. Lately, they’ve cranked the visuals up to 11. There’s a sharper look, brighter colors. Even the shadows decided to come out and play, making the daytime-nighttime switcheroo feel less like flicking a light switch and more, well, natural.
Weather wise, we’re in for a treat. Fog’s gonna roll in, rain will maybe ruin your hair, and snow! Oh, the snowflakes look like something I’d write a love letter to — so translucent, so… whatever, you get it.
There’s also been a little makeover session for characters. Their threads? Looking like they just stepped out of a fashion mag. Hair? Yeah, even those anime-inspired strands got some TLC.
When it comes to brawling, it’s not just mindless button mashing anymore. You get a squad, four of you, each with their quirky skills — they call these Esper Abilities. So you’re constantly jumping from one character to another, making flashy combos happen. It’s smoother now, way less choppy. Oh, and parrying — like the cool move in movies — is in, plus some nifty dodge attacks. Practically a dance, if you ask me.
Another cool bit: zipping around the city isn’t just on foot. Use those Esper skills! Sprint up buildings, live your parkour dreams. Or hitch a ride using ziplines. Or just… grab a car. Yeah, Mint from the Bureau — who sounds like a suave, secret agent but probably just likes pastries — helps you snag vehicles. Mix and match those rides, add some bling. Paint job? Tires? It’s all up to you.
Speaking of cars, there’s a twist: borrowing cars isn’t a free lunch. If you start wrecking things, suddenly everyone wants a piece of you. Police, bots — it’s like everyone missed their morning coffee and you’re the target. It all spirals with this wanted system — think stars, GTA style.
Still with me? Good, because racing’s gotten its groove on too. Hit up multiplayer and battle street racing crews. Drifting’s fun until — oh right, wet roads. Didn’t your driving instructor warn you about those?
Alright, so this whole Containment Test thing’s running till July 16, and after they collect all our moans and cheers, they’ll tweak more stuff. Big launch? Coming soon. Everywhere you can imagine playing, it’ll be there — consoles, PC, your phone — all syncing up across platforms. Interested yet? Pre-register and, I dunno, maybe stalk them on social. They’re everywhere: Twitter, Facebook, Insta — you name it.
Catch you at the races? Or maybe the anomaly hunts. You never know.
