68%Strong matchFEROCIOUS
63%83263% positive reviews, Mixed across 832 reviews·Dinosaurs · Military
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This is a casual 3rd person shooter game that includes shooter combat mechanics for the playable humanoid, mech and tank. Explore the open world, chat with the quirky inhabitants, and shoot down the monstrous creatures and dangerous rogue robots wandering around the island.
What's Needed
SteamWhat's Needed is a casual 3rd person shooter adventure game, featuring a large island which can be explored on foot alongside your trusty dog companion ,which also provides support in 3rd person shooter combat scenarios by giving health and ammo as well as following other commands through a quick tactical menu. In your arsenal is also a playable combat mech and a trusty old tank from the islands past days. Speak with the islands inhabitants and their own canine companions to learn more about why the island is suddenly swarming with monsters and deathbots alike. Build your arsenal, explore and defend the island, chat and make friends with the beautiful locals and uncover the mystery of What's Needed.
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