Capcom's upcoming sci-fi action game Pragmata blends third-person shooter gameplay with real-time Snake-style hacking puzzles, creating what developers call a 'puzzle shooter.' Players simultaneously control two characters — astronaut Hugh and android Diana — using hacking to break enemy defenses before finishing them off with weapons. Game director Cho Yonghee and producers Naoto Oyama and Edvin Edsö discuss how they tackled the challenge of preventing repetitiveness, evolving the hacking system as players progress, and tying the dual-gameplay mechanic to the narrative bond between the two protagonists. The game, first announced in 2021 after multiple delays, aims to carve out a niche in a competitive market by combining strategic depth with fast-paced action.
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