The Caretakers
Infiltrate contaminated residences and deal with their mutant pests using the most advanced tech of the 1960s. Set up a base and observe, probe, and most importantly, survive the grotesque creatures in this online co-op horror game.
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The hottest fad of 1962 is finally here. Introducing the Inter-Net! A groundbreaking, new invention, but not without it's quirks. Rumors say it causes some people to... change. This is where you come in.
You and your colleagues are tasked with taking care of those affected, using the most advanced tech that the 1960s has to offer. Enter the compromised premises, and analyze, probe, and survive the mutants within.
Will you survive the shift, and advance the corporate ladder for long enough to discover the secrets behind your company?
Purchase the necessary equipment back at your base according to your budgetary capabilities before heading out on the road. Set up a base of operations somewhere within the premises, before your target manifests itself in physical form.
Gather data on dozens of unique mutants by taking their samples, observing their routine and searching for clues at the site. Use groundbreaking inventions to aid your mission, such as security cameras, remote controlled cars, EMT grenades, and more! Fill out a form, fax it over to HQ, and get out of there!
It is often best to observe the the subject from afar. Stay secure, use decoys and other distraction tools, and work together to remain undetected. And don't forget, communication is key!
Surviving operatives get paid in accordance to the mission's success. Use your hard earned cash to purchase better tools or permanently upgrade existing ones. Keep going through the increasingly more difficult missions, but beware; you might just discover more than you bargained for.
