Identity V
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| Identity V | |
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| Developer(s) | NetEase Games |
| Publisher(s) | NetEase Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS |
| Release | 2018 |
| Genre(s) | Survival Horror |
| Mode(s) | Asymmetrical multiplayer |
Identity V is an asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror video game developed and published by NetEase.[1][2] It was released in July 2018 for mobile devices.[3] It is free to download on the App Store, Google Play and a version for personal computers was later created.[4] It follows a detective named Orpheus as he unravels the mystery behind a mysterious killing game within a manor. The series has had crossover events with video game franchises Danganronpa[5][6][7][8] and Persona,[9] the film Edward Scissorhands,[10] and the manga/anime series The Promised Neverland[11][12] and Death Note.
The gameplay is structured around five players participating in competitive matches. One player is tasked with eliminating the other four before they complete their objectives.[13]
Game setup
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Gameplay
Quick Matches and Rank Matches consist of five players. One player is a Hunter, and the remaining four are Survivors. Each Survivor is classified into 4 different categories: Decode types, Assist types, Contain types, and Rescue types. The Hunter's objective is to find and eliminate all of the Survivors before they can escape. To do this, the Hunter must pursue each Survivor individually, then eliminate them by placing them down on a Rocket Chair. Meanwhile, the Survivor's objective is to try to escape via two Exit Gates by deciphering five Cipher Machines, or the Dungeon if there's one Survivor left. The Hunter is able to win the match by eliminating at least three Survivors, while the Survivors are able to win should three Survivors escape. If only two Survivors are eliminated and two have escaped, the match will end in a tie. Rewards vary based on the game mode. There are various characters to choose from, each having their own abilities in game. The Secondary Skills system gives the Hunter advantages during matches.
Unlocking new characters requires Clues, which are obtained through playing matches and finishing quests. One to two characters on both factions are available for free use each day.
Other game modes
Other game modes exist with different rules. In Duo Hunters, two Hunters team up against a group of eight Survivors. Blackjack plays like regular Blackjack, with one of the players becoming a Hunter with each round. In Tarot, a team of three Survivors (two Squires and a King) and one Hunter (playing as their team's Knight) face off against another team of the same composition, whose goal is to eliminate the opposing King before their rivals do. A temporary fourth mode (added in 2021), known as Nightmare Shadows or Chasing Shadows features six Survivors who have to race against each other in an obstacle course.
Ranked matches
Identity V features two different ranking systems, in the form of Character Points and Tier Divisions. Both are used only in Ranked Matches, available at specific time slots during the day.
Character Points are earned by playing ranked matches while using a specific character, and are used to determine one's spot on the leaderboards. Wins award +55 points to the victor(s), draws give +11 points, and a loss results in −11 points. Character points are specific to each character and will slowly decrease over time.
Identity V also features eight Tiers split into subdivisions, which players can be sent up and down depending on their performance. Winning Ranked matches earns Rank Points and losses loses Rank Points. Once certain number of Rank Points is reached, the player can go up to the next subdivision if they win their next ranked match. The tier bracket the player ends up in will determine what reward they get once the season ends.
Logic Path
The Logic Path is a gacha-like system in which players can earn Clues, Essences and other items by rolling dice. Dice are obtained by playing and winning matches. Essences can be viewed and opened within the Logic Path. Each Essence has a set prize pool of obtainable items, which may include costumes, accessories, profile pictures, and other items.
Reception
Identity V is known for its distinct visual style which separates it from its competitor, Dead by Daylight.
Dave Aubrey of Pocketgamer gave it a 3.5 star review, saying that the game is "well made, well polished, and pretty darn fun."[14]
References
- ^ "Identity V Background". 163.com.
- ^ "Identity V Mobile Horror Game Review: This Thrilling Asymmetrical Multiplayer Will Be Your New Summer Obsession". newsweek.com.
- ^ "Identity V at Gamepedia". gamepedia.com.
- ^ "Identity V, NetEase's popular asymmetrical horror game, launches a crossover event with Danganronpa". pocketgamer.com.
- ^ "The Identity V Danganronpa Collaboration is Now Live on iOS and Android". TouchArcade. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "NetEase's Horror Game, Identity V, Announces Crossover With Danganronpa". TheGamer. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "Danganronpa and Identity V to Collaborate Once Again". Siliconera. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Identity V Danganronpa Event Includes Nagito and Chiaki". Siliconera. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ^ "IDV X Persona 5". Youtube. Identity V. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "IDV X Edward Scissorhands". Youtube. Identity V. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Gregson-Wood, Stephen. "Identity V's crossover event with anime The Promised Neverland is now live". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ Identity V X the Promised Neverland Crossover Trailer, retrieved 2021-02-26
- ^ "Identity V is set to receive a new map, game mode and three playable characters soon". pocketgamer.com.
- ^ Aubrey, Dave. "Identity V review - Coraline inspired creeps". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
External links
- Official Website (English)