Deceive Inc.

No trick is too dirty when you work for DECEIVE INC.

Action, Simulation

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Deceive Inc. is an indie first-person shooter game that combines social deduction mechanics and espionage elements, putting you in the role of a secret agent working for the company of the same name in competitive multiplayer matches. It was developed by Sweet Bandits Studios and initially released on March 21, 2023.

Published by Tripwire Interactive and available for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Deceive Inc. was generally well-received by critics, who praised its initial focus on disguises and stealth, as well as its later emphasis on combat. However, they noted an imbalance between classes and weapons that might take the game away from its core espionage essence. The game is also rated very positively on online platforms, at least at the time of this publication.

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Gameplay

Deceive Inc. is an FPS that combines elements of espionage, social deduction, and typical hero shooter mechanics (such as Quake Champions) with extraction shooter elements, where you play as a secret agent competing with others to complete risky missions in environments full of NPCs, where anonymity and camouflage are crucial.

Players’ main mission is to obtain a valuable item — like the “golden briefcase” — before their rivals. To do this, they disguise themselves among NPCs and explore diverse, immersive maps, ranging from busy streets to luxurious mansions and industrial complexes, meticulously designed to allow different approaches and maximize strategy and tension among competitors.

The gameplay is divided into three main phases, each requiring a combination of stealth, skill, and combat:

  • Insertion – In this initial phase, players enter the map disguised as NPCs, using camouflage devices like a holographic projector that allows them to take on the appearance of local NPCs. This helps agents infiltrate discreetly, gathering intelligence points that can be used to unlock safe doors, get upgrades, and gather information for the next steps. The disguise mechanic is similar to the Hitman series, but with the difference that the “NPCs” in disguise could be other players.
  • Infiltration – After gathering initial information and resources, players can adopt various strategies to reach the target item. Some prefer to accumulate upgrades to prepare for a direct confrontation, while others focus on a stealthy approach, avoiding detection. In some cases, it is possible to adopt the disguise of a “VIP,” which grants access to restricted areas but also draws attention from other spies who might suspect your true identity.
  • Extraction – When a player obtains the target item, its location is revealed to others, triggering a chaotic, free-for-all pursuit, where all the other agents on the map try to stop the bearer from escaping, making this phase intense and unpredictable. Only the fastest, stealthiest, or most skilled player can escape with the item and secure the victory.

In addition to the phase-based pacing, Deceive Inc. offers game modes for both teams and solo players. In the Team mode, agents work together to plan and execute the heist, coordinating tactics and combining skills to overcome opponents. In Solo mode, each player acts independently, facing rivals and making decisions on their own.

The camouflage mechanic is central, allowing agents to assume the appearance of NPCs or even inanimate objects, such as chairs and plants, with the holo-disguise device, expanding hiding options. However, suspicious actions, like attacking or being attacked, temporarily deactivate the camouflage and reveal the agent, exposing them to opponents. For those who enjoy direct action, like me, combat offers unique skills and gadgets for each agent, creating the previously mentioned hero shooter layer, where each character has specific advantages in battle.

With this in mind, the choice of agent is strategic, as each one has unique abilities, weapons, and gadgets, developed by Deceive Inc.’s Research and Development department. From inflatable mats for quick escapes to bulletproof umbrellas, the gadget arsenal allows customization and adaptation to the unpredictable situations of a match. Additionally, most agents are unlockable and can be acquired as you progress through the game.

In summary, Deceive Inc. aims to strengthen the social deduction component with more realistic visual elements and NPC behaviors in an immersive setting, combined with a blend of espionage and combat mechanics, where every move and decision is critical for success.

About the game

Welcome to DECEIVE INC., a private corporation with complete monopoly over the international espionage market. You can disguise yourself as anyone you meet in an instant, have access to state-of-the-art gadgets the rest of the world can only dream of and possess skills that would make Hollywood super spies jealous.

But you are not alone. Rival spies are after the same objective and every single one of them is as skilled, cunning and well-equipped as you are.

Blend in, grab the objective and break out. In the end, only one spy can complete the mission and get the paycheck. Company policy.

Go undercover as the world’s greatest spies in this tense multiplayer game of subterfuge. Disguise as anyone, deploy an arsenal of high-tech gadgets or neutralize the competition. As long as you extract with the objective, no trick is too dirty when you work for DECEIVE INC.

Features

  • Meet the spies – Find your playstyle with a roster of diverse agents each with their own unique weapon and skillset. From world-renowned burglars to up-and-coming espionage sensations, DECEIVE INC. prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.
  • Choose the tools – Create your loadouts from a plethora of highly versatile gadgets. With agent’s favorites like the Inflatable mat, holo-mimic and bullet proof umbrella, our world-class R&D department got you covered. Literally.
  • Dress for the occasion – Every DECEIVE INC. agent is outfitted with a high-tech holographic watch allowing you to disguise yourself as guests, staff members or even security guards to gain access to restricted areas without arousing suspicion. Guaranteed to keep you hidden as long as you don’t shoot… or get shot.
  • Visit exotic locales – Infiltrate sprawling locations filled with people to suspect, electronics to hack, restricted areas to trespass in and windows to jump from. How you get inside the vault and steal the objective is entirely up to you… and all the rival spies who will stop at nothing to beat you to it. No pressure.

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