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SpyParty developer Chris Hecker has finally revealed what the new art in his asymmetrical multiplayer game will look like in motion.In fact, the new art by former EA/Maxis senior artist John Cimino has even been added to the $15 open beta. Unfortunately, it's not very far along with only five characters fully rendered, so it's only used in a new map entitled Modern that was specifically made to show off the glossier aesthetic. Because not all the animations and objects are complete, this prototype map only lets party goers mingle in a small section of the balcony.
To make up for this limitation, Hecker tweaked the available game modes, though the overall concept remains the same: one player is a spy at a party, while the other is a sniper who can only take one shot and must deduce which party goer is the other player. "I added the option to only enable a single mission on the map, so you can do 'Known 1' or 'Any 1 of 3' game types," Hecker explained of this prototype. "Since there are only five characters, it turns this map into a bit of a Balcony-lite, which is fun."
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