REPO developer teases the game's 'most powerful weapon' yet, a mountable cannon that will 'turn your cart into a battle tank'

REPO Game Update: Balancing Act and the Cart Cannon

The latest community update video for REPO induced uproarious laughter, particularly due to the stark contrast between discussions of game balance and the unveiling of an exceedingly potent new weapon. This wasn’t just the introduction of typical silliness, presenter Pontus spends the first half of the update addressing balance adjustments only to introduce a weapon so powerful that it risks undermining that very balance.

Health Glitch and Planned Adjustments

The video, released recently, begins by tackling REPO’s well-known health glitch. This exploit, enabling players to fully replenish their health between levels beyond normal health pack limits, was addressed in a recent patch. However, its popularity convinced the developers to re-evaluate REPO’s health system, leading to planned enhancements.

Future updates will include:

• Improved recharge from the REPO truck’s health beam.
• Team discounts on health kits, making them cheaper with more players on the team.

Enemy Stagger and Crystal Rework

Further balance revisions are in the pipeline. The development team intends to reduce enemy stagger resistance for players below level five. This adjustment provides newer semi-bots with a greater opportunity to escape from the game’s adversaries. Additionally, the game’s crystal items are slated for a rework, although specifics remain undisclosed.

Introducing the Cart Cannon

Semiwork emphasizes community-driven design, responding to player feedback and adapting the game accordingly. As Pontus explains, popular glitches or mods often signal the need to adapt or evolve gameplay design.

Following this statement, the cart cannon was revealed.

“The Most Powerful Weapon in REPO Yet”

The cart cannon, deemed “the most powerful weapon in REPO yet”, is a turret placed within the cargo bed used for transporting valuable assets. It features two distinct firing modes:

• Cannon: Launches explosive projectiles upon impact.
• Laser Beam: An exceptionally destructive laser capable of obliterating anything, even other semi-bots, in its path.

Pontus remarks that either option transforms the cart into a formidable “battle tank.”

Balancing Act? Or Hilarious Anarchy?

The contrast between serious balance discussions and the introduction of such an overwhelmingly powerful weapon is striking. While Semiwork will likely implement limitations on the cart cannon, some players hope they won’t. The appeal lies in games that occasionally embrace unbridled chaos, allowing for moments of unrestrained power fantasy.

REPO’s Current Open Beta

Currently, REPO’s initial major update is undergoing open beta testing. It encompasses a wealth of significant content such as a new level, usable items, and an “overcharge” mechanic causing enemies to repulse players after a duration of being grabbed. The overcharge itself needed re-tuning, demonstrating the continuous iterative development.