: This gives players a reason to care about "worthless" low-stat hitchhikers, turning them into strategic resources for boss fights rather than just extra meat in the seats. Death Skid Marks on Steam
is a high-octane, "trashy" roguelike car combat game where you drive 666km to a music concert while fighting off inbreds, fanatics, and giant robots. Version 1.25 is currently a free download on platforms like Steam and the Humble Store . Death Skid Marks Free Download (v1.25)
Feature Idea: "The Roadie’s Sacrifice" (Crew-Based Combat Mechanic) : This gives players a reason to care
Since the developer, Studio Whisky Tango , has previously sought community input for update 1.25, here is an interesting feature idea that fits the game’s chaotic, RPG-lite style: You can choose to have them perform a
: Players could manually toggle a "Shield Stance" for a specific passenger. That passenger would stop attacking to lean out and soak up incoming fire aimed at a specific car segment (like the engine or tires).
: If a crew member is about to die, they gain a one-time "Final Act" button. You can choose to have them perform a suicidal move, such as jumping onto an enemy car to sabotage its steering or detonating a "Special Item" for massive area-of-effect damage.