Nemesis

Description

--- **TLDR** Nemesis is a semi-cooperative sci-fi survival horror game where crew survive intruders, complete objectives, and escape an infested ship (22 words). Key mechanics include: - *Character roles* Players control unique crew with personal decks, skills, and equipment (e.g., scientist excels in research/computers, soldier in combat). - *Evolving intruders* Hostile organisms react to noise and strengthen over time. - *Semi-cooperative survival* Collaborate amid personal agendas, ship damage, and fate to achieve one of two objectives and return to Earth. - *Deck-based actions* Use individual card decks for gameplay decisions. - *Climactic tension* Rewarding moments even when plans fail or characters die. Nemesis immerses players in sci-fi survival horror as crew members on an infested spaceship, featuring scenarios like soldiers combating aliens, scientists researching solutions, and potential betrayals such as stealing escape pods. Each player commands a hero with distinct skills, a personal deck of cards, and starting gear tailored to roles—the scientist thrives in computers and research but falters in combat, while the soldier excels oppositely. In this semi-cooperative setup, players battle swarms of Intruders that respond to noise and evolve, growing deadlier as the game prolongs. Victory demands fulfilling one of two starting objectives amid challenges like deteriorating ship conditions, crewmates' hidden agendas, and random misfortune, all while striving to escape to Earth. The design emphasizes intense, rewarding climaxes, thriving on ruined plans and character demise. ---