Gameplay The 3rd Birthday

combat in 3rd birthday. shown aya in battle twisted, along health of selectable human units, ammo count, , other hud displays.

the 3rd birthday third-person role-playing shooter. player controls series protagonist aya brea through rendered-to-scale environments in third person perspective. game plays out series of missions, between aya rests @ counter twisted investigation headquarters, acts game s main hub. in hub, aya can receive briefings missions, view additional documents, buy , customize new weapons. has option transport there should die during mission. game can saved both @ hub , in safe zones within missions. @ end of each mission, aya given grade based on performance, enemies killed, , number of times died. depending on score, earn differing amounts of bounty points, currency used customize weapons , repair protective gear in hub area.

during missions, players navigate series of linear linked areas fighting off multiple enemies. items can picked during missions, such grenades , medical kits. aya has access multiple guns use in combat, including handguns, assault rifles , shotguns. holding down button on controller, aya automatically aims @ enemy , can fire @ will. taking cover behind objects or shields, or standing idle outside of battle, allows aya regenerate health. while in combat, energy meter charged , can activated when full. when activated, aya entered liberation mode , state enabling move around battlefield @ high speed short period of time.

in battle situations, aya accompanied group of allied npc (non-playable character) soldiers player can direct around battle area. available commands include offering supporting fire, directly attacking enemies, or staying behind cover. can fire @ same enemy in situations, dealing high damage. each npc has separate health meter, , permanently removed battle upon defeat. central combat overdive, ability enables aya transmit herself between bodies. if health low, aya can transport body of allied npc, taking on health level, position , current weapon in process. npcs not controlled aya controlled game s ai. aya can remain in body duration of level, or until unit has died. if aya cannot jump body, dies , level must either restarted or exited. overdive can activated @ time, enabling aya transport around battlefield avoid enemy attacks or save herself when current unit s health low. overdive can used attack enemies if aya maintains sustained assault. after time, triangle icon appears on enemies, allowing perform overdive attack, dealing high damage targeted enemy.

during combat, aya gains experience points , gains experience levels when quantity achieved. gaining level both restores health , raises maximum health , energy levels. weapons gain levels more used. in addition leveling up, aya s stats can customized using on energy (oe) clips found during missions or acquired during overdive attacks. using 3x3 grid accessed in hub area, oe clips grand different stat boosts , abilities. creating new grid automatically deletes effects of original.