System Fault is a tactical, audio-only shoot 'em up that drops you into a world where the robot revolution has already happened. While most robots are busy with mundane tasks, a handful of misfits have evolved into something twisted, dark, and mildly ridiculous: self-styled hyper-intelligent killer robots. Your mission is to explore their warrens, learn their secrets, and help rid the world of this new robotic scourge.
The game is a purely auditory experience, relying on immersive, binaural environmental audio to build its world. Players navigate infinite, expanding mazes filled with enemy robots and turrets, using sound to identify threats and maneuver through the environment. To get the full effect of the spatial audio, headphones are strongly recommended.
A key aspect of System Fault is its tactical freedom. You can choose a playstyle that suits you best, whether that's advancing stealthily and strategically, or blazing a trail with explosive results. This is supported by various powerups that allow you to sneak, fight remotely, or draw enemies into traps. The experience is further enhanced by a dynamic, cinematic soundtrack that changes based on the level of dramatic tension in the game.
With its infinite, procedurally-generated mazes and flexible gameplay, System Fault offers a unique and replayable audio shooter where strategy and careful listening are your greatest assets against the robot uprising.