Hey everyone!

We are a team of three student developers, and we are incredibly excited to share our Final Year University Project with the itch.io community: Watchpoint Simulator!

Have you ever wanted to play a strategy game where the challenge comes from outsmarting genuinely unpredictable AI? That was the core question that drove this project.

Phase 1: The Setup (First-Person Strategy)
You are the security manager. You get a budget, a time limit, and an entire store to secure. Your job is to walk the aisles and strategically design the perfect surveillance system. You'll need to:

• Buy from a roster of 7 unique camera types, each with different stats.
• Place them on walls and ceilings to cover blind spots.
• Manage your store's power grid—too many devices will cause a blackout!
• Invest in backup generators to prepare for the worst.

Phase 2: The Simulation (Top-Down Observation)
When you're ready (or the timer runs out!), you start the shift. The game switches to a top-down tactical view, and you can no longer interfere. You can only watch as your plan is put to the test against a flood of autonomous AI customers.

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Why We Need You: This is a Playtest!

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As you play, you are our QA team. If you see something cool, something broken, or have an idea for a new feature, please let us know!