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by mehlmao 1774 days ago
Due Process is an interesting indie-developed tactical FPS, somewhere between Counter-Strike and Rainbow Six. Its main differentiating feature is semi-random maps (and a unique art direction for this genre).

Every week, the developers proceduraly generate new maps using a theme / tileset (e.g. convenience store, chemical warehouse, gameshow studio), then remove ones that don't survive a playtest. A dozen or so maps are introduced each week and there's no way to choose one, making the pool too large for memorization to be useful.

At the start of each round, teams get some time to look at an overhead view, draw a plan on the map, and decide which of their limited resources to use (night vision goggles, breaching charges, barbed wire, etc.). While the layout is random, different areas on the map will have unique features, like a vault that can be opened with explosives or by pressing a button elsewhere, an arcade room with dim lights and cabinets for cover, or a bulletproof cashier's window.

I've been following the project for years and bought a copy when it entered early access last year. It has a friendly community (for now). Big recommendation from me. https://store.steampowered.com/app/753650/Due_Process/

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I was just looking at that the other day and wondering if it would be fun. Will definitely check it out with that endorsement.