COLD TRANSIT

Cold Transit is a peer-to-peer (P2P) multiplayer / singleplayer game of tag. Catch your friends in the public transport network, or try to escape in the maze of streets and connecting lines. 

The game is currently being developed, for now the following maps are available (with more to come):

• Helsinki (Center)
• Helsinki (Metropolitan Area)
• The Nordic Countries
• Cologne

The full version will additionally feature:

• More city maps (from around the world)
• More player appearances
• More background music tracks to choose from
• Mod support + map editor (so you can play and share your own maps)
• Linux + MacOS support (for now only Windows)

Gameplay

• As a Catcher, you must find the running player(s) by tracking them, as information about their movements are revealed to you. Every now and then, the Runners' current positions are revealed.
• As a Runner, you must try to evade your captors by using every card at your disposal, and your wit. Use your stealthy options to sneak through the Catchers' grasp.

Multiplayer

The game is playable both with friends over peer-to-peer, or singleplayer against AI opponents. The P2P mode requires an online internet connection, and connects to our server to establish the initial connection between host and guest players, after that all network communication occurs only between the players.

NOTE! Players playing the demo version can play with players playing the full version, but will be limited to only the maps available in the demo, and a limited set of player avatars.

Joining / Creating a Game

Set your agent (player) name, and select your game mode:

• Play Solo: singleplayer mode, play against the AI
• Host Game: Create your own multiplayer game lobby, and share the access code with them
• Join Game: Input the shared multiplayer access code to join another player's game lobby

In the lobby, set your appearance, and choose your role (Runner / Catcher). The host also adjusts the difficulty options for the session, before starting the game. Make sure to read the mission details to understand the game rules.

Playing the Game

After starting the game, each player takes their turn one at a time. To plan their moves, they have complete overview over the game board, and the tickets they currently possess to move around. To move between stations, players must choose to use an appropriate transport mode ticket, thus consuming it. The most recent player moves are displayed in the action log, allowing for the Catchers to determine the movements of the Runners. If a player runs out of tickets to move, they may use their turn to get a new set of tickets. The game ends once all Catchers are caught (Catchers win), or the turn limit is reached (Runners win)