# Welcome to Basingstoke Basingstoke is a **tense roguelike** that mixes **stealth and arcade action**. Explore the smouldering ruins of apocalyptic Basingstoke, UK, a world of **extreme peril** where reanimated undead and ferocious alien monsters roam! # Scavenge and Craft Loot and craft as you explore. **Lob** a tasty sausage roll as a diversion, or **poison** a kebab for bait. **Sneak** up and knock a monster out with a **whack** from a cricket bat, or **slice** them up with a chainsaw. **Tranquillize** them with a dart fired from a homemade blowpipe, or **set them alight** with a DIY flamethrower. There's over a hundred useable items to loot or craft! # No Second Chances Use stealth to **sneak**, weapons to **attack**, or if all else fails, **run!** But be very careful - one bite and you'll be **ripped apart** to become a tasty snack for monsters! Violence is your last resort. **Sneaking**, **skullduggery**, and **ambush **are your tactics. # What is Basingstoke? Basingstoke is a town in England, renowned for its charming mix of hand crafted and procedurally generated features. Explore, above and below ground, and enjoy its many attractions. **Rob** a parking ticket machine, **vandalise** a keep left sign, go **shopping** at the OMNImart24/7... or if things get a bit much, **hide** in a wheelie bin. # Unlockable Characters As you progress you'll unlock **new characters**. Start as a **Tourist** and capture those special moments with your **selfie stick** or splurge at the shops with your OmniBank **GoldCard**. Play as the **Thief** and use your **Locksmith** gadget to crack security panels and break safes. Each character has specialist equipment, unique crafting recipes... and **hats**! # Vicars! Find refuge in the **Church**, discover the secrets of the **Catacombs** and escape from the **Cemetery**. Reach the Church and unlock the Vicar class and get access to unique items and crafting recipes such as **The Holy Waterpistol** and the **The Holy Hand Grenade**.