Hard Truck: Apocalypse or Ex Machina is a survival simulator in the post-apocalyptic world, released in 2005, but attracting the attention of gamers to this day. Of course, this product combines a huge number of not only advantages, but also disadvantages that do not allow it to reach the level of modern masterpieces of the gaming industry. However, the game has a unique atmosphere and gameplay that make fans return to the passage of the game Ex Machina again and again.
System requirements
Since the game was released back in 2005, for most gamers it will not be difficult to run it on modern machines. The product from Targem Games boasts quite a good optimization, especially considering such a high-quality detailing of objects. To start the game, the computer must have the following characteristics:
- processor - Pentium IV or better;
- RAM - 512 megabytes;
- graphics card - nVidia GeForce 3 or better;
- hard drive - 2.5 gigabytes of free space.
Also, before passing the game Ex Machina, all gamers are urged to install an unofficial patch that fixes a lot of developer jambs. Without such an addition, it can be extremely difficult to pass some key points of the game. In addition, the patch fixes most of the problems that may occur when you start the product.
What is Ex Machina?
The history of the game tells us about the post-apocalyptic world, when people on the planet became thousands of times smaller. The mysterious gas destroyed a large part of humanity, and the remaining inhabitants of the planet launched a fierce war for resources. Players will travel across huge locations with the help of vehicles, which can be upgraded to various tasks, performing many tasks along the way and destroying raiders.
The game has a trading system, which significantly increases the interest of passing. You don’t have to expect too much from the storyline, but the language doesn’t turn the script into a bad one. The most unpleasant moment in Ex Machina is that gamers have to constantly travel from one point to another. The system of fast movement in the game is not provided, so you should prepare in advance for several hours of tiring trips.
Passage of the first part
Many gamers ask a lot of questions about passing Ex Machina 1 part in various subject forums. And although the game cannot be called unambiguously complex, it still contains missions that require special attention. Even with a lot of experience in arcade games, gamers lose sight of the important plot nuances without which it becomes incredibly difficult to pass Ex Machina.
In most cases, missions are trivial sweeps of the terrain or transportation of especially valuable goods. However, among the plot tasks quite often there are really interesting quests that make empathy with the heroes. In the following sections, you will find detailed walkthroughs of missions that cause gamers the most questions.
"Kef Needs Oil"
In the city of Kef, located in the eastern kingdom of bandits Wahat, the hero expects a classic assignment for the delivery of goods, which spoiled many gamers impressions of this game. To complete the mission, you will first need to transfer to the fuel truck cabin, which for some reason is extremely similar to a milk tanker. This mission has a serious game bug that can be fixed using a patch or tricked by a gamer manually. To get into a fuel truck it is necessary:
- Do not look into the city store until you receive the assignment;
- Do not load save after visiting Kef;
- wait for the end of the scripted video.
If all the requirements are met, then passing “Kef Needs Oil” in Ex Machina will not be difficult. We just get into the fuel truck and follow the indicated point on the map, trying to avoid trouble along the way. If the fuel truck is destroyed (full or empty), the mission will be considered failed.
How to get to the factory in Ingott?
Ingott is the habitat of artificial intelligence, which bears the name Oracle. There are not too many people here, and of the merchants only the druid Apulka lives, who also acts as a talking gas station. The Oracle itself can be found in the northwestern part of the city, on the way to which there will be many belligerent robots.
Most of all questions for gamers are caused by the entrance to the factory located inside the sewer maze (most likely, the developers doubted that Ex Machina could be a full-fledged role-playing game). As for the details for the Oracle needed to complete the main story quest, the first of them is in the yard, or rather, inside one of the fallen pipes. The second part is located behind the railway station - there is a dead end behind the building.
Desert Passage on Zarmek
In the sandy mountains of this amazing area, the traveler will not meet cities, and the only place on the map that deserves the attention of the player is a fallen alien plate, which is directly related to the storyline. On the way, the player will definitely meet a gas station, as well as an enemy base, which will have to be cleaned. After this, you need to get to the camp of scientists who are engaged in the study of UFOs.
A conversation with scientists will help to better clarify the situation regarding the storyline, however, choose the answers in the dialogs wisely, since the end of the game directly depends on this. The final video is unlikely to reveal all the secrets, but the player can find a lot of useful information in books scattered in the camp of scientists. However, even with a full study of the game, there will be many dark spots, and the player will see the inscription: "To be continued."
The second part
The continuation of the beloved game was not long in coming - "Ex Machina: 113 Meridian" became it. The passage of the game has nothing to do with the previous part, so the gamer may not worry about missing a key point or not being able to understand the plot. As for the gameplay component, it practically did not change, which ruined the series.
According to the plot, gamers have to control the main character named Rogue, who is in search of the mythical city of Edmonton. Almost at the very beginning of the game, we will be thrown into the Lands of Sam - a city in which almost everything can be purchased for money. It is not difficult to guess that this place is led by a certain Sam, with the support of whom the protagonist decides to find Edmonton.
Racing and missions from Sam
One of the first missions to complete Ex Machina: Meridian is to eliminate competitors in races on the orders of Sam. After that, the mayor will order the main character to take the driver’s seat himself and will kindly provide a brand new bulldozer, which is a local racing car, for use. After several victories, tasks will begin that will increase authority before Sam and earn a good amount of money.
One of the most interesting missions, which raises questions for many gamers, is a showdown on the border of our boss’s possessions. The player will have to go outside the city, where in the middle of the scrap metal some scroll will be scattered. The only option is to give the find to Sam and see what happens next. It turns out that under the scroll the game meant an old film on which the moment of an atomic explosion is captured. Sam will want to get such a formidable weapon in his arsenal and send the Tramp to the Oil Forests.
Oil Forest Passage
Passing the castle One-Eyed in "Ex Machina: Meridian 113" raises the most questions among gamers. One-eyed will be familiar to those players who have fully completed the previous part of Hard Truck. Fulfilling the instructions of a secondary character, the main character also has to get acquainted with the legendary traveler named Wind, who will recommend turning on the lighthouse. After that, a whole bunch of strange robots will appear who will attack the castle with one-eyed.
For most players, this mission seemed overly complex. However, if you adhere to certain tactics, then the robots will never succeed in capturing the home of our girlfriend. Just shoot, not at the torso of mechanisms that are well-armored, but at their legs. Robots will simply fall to the ground and will not be able to move. They shot down the enemy - switched to another. As soon as the whole army is on the ground - just finish speed bumps with aimed shots to the head.
Help for locals
The next step in passing "Ex Machina: Meridian-113" is a mission in which it is necessary to give the scrolls found as a result of the inspection of the lighthouse to the mayor of the city. As soon as the main character gets to the city, Sam will immediately take away all the information he has found and begin to carefully study it. At this time, the Tramp will have to fight with hordes of improved robots, for which the main character will be provided with a modified tank.
When completing the storyline quest, the Tramp will separate from the main group and fall under fire from an unknown aircraft. Miraculously, he escapes from the enemy and meets the funny inhabitants of this area who are engaged in the search for ancient artifacts. When the hero helps people to repel the factory from robots, we will learn that the city of Edmonton, which has so long and stubbornly searched for the Tramp, has long been destroyed by robots.
Sam's betrayal
Obsessed with revenge for the destruction of the city, the Tramp goes to the mechanic to develop a plan to destroy the factory that manufactures robots. In order to carry out his plan, you will have to fight with the Emissary of the Oracle, who will not allow to destroy the plant and will fully protect it on a flying machine. After killing the enemy, a scroll will appear next to him with a note saying the results of the inspection of the flying saucer. This event was not without the help of a man who kindly provided a hangar for study, as well as armed guards. This person was our friend named Sam.
There is also some more information in the documents. It turns out that the Tramp had already fed up the Oracle, so the most powerful opponent that could only be found was Emissar. However, without assistance from the Tramp, he would never fall into the hands of the enemy. It turns out that Sam told the Oracle about where the main character is, so that he could figure it out. But Emissar failed to kill the protagonist. Now the player will have the final battle with Sam.
Killing sam
When the root of all evils is known, the protagonist goes to the initial location behind the head of the city head. However, he already knows about the failure of the operation to kill the Tramp and he leaves the city in a hurry. Have to go in pursuit of Sam. The task is complicated by the fact that the bridge built across the Great River is blown up, so it will not be possible to get out of the city. After consulting with a mechanic, the main character decides to cross the river with the help of a ferry, which the Wind mentioned several times in his story. A tramp sits on a swimming vehicle and sets off for his enemy.
The final fight is not particularly difficult, however, due to limited resources, some problems may arise. During the shootout, try to pay attention not to robots, but to Sam himself, since he can become a formidable opponent in the open. Try to avoid shells, as even in the later stages of the game they can cause serious damage to vehicles. Also, do not let the robots come close, otherwise they simply will not leave you room for shelter.
Conclusion
Hopefully now you’re better at completing Ex Machina: 113 Meredian and Ex Machina. Of course, in both products there are quite a few shortcomings for which they can be blamed. However, all the disadvantages are fully compensated by an unforgettable atmosphere, nice graphics and unusual gameplay. The plot of the second part is replete with cool moments. Sometimes it may seem to the players that just a little is left before the finals, however, the next turn forces us to return to familiar characters again, but with different intentions. The game can really delay the gamer for several tens of hours, however, after passing the storyline in it is unlikely to be something to do.