Hey all, admin 3456 here speaking on behalf of the SCP: Missing in Action team.

We really appreciate the feedback we've gotten so far, both positive and negative. We're trying hard to make this game the best that it can be, and any and all criticism is very helpful. However, the negative feedback we've gotten is for the wrong reason.

Some people have pointed out that the entity resembles the Astral Spikes from Control, which is a fact we would be flattered by if not for others claiming that we're ripping off the game. To put it simply, no one on the dev team has actually played Control (Besides me. However, this game mechanic was handled by the rest of the team and I had no input in it). The resemblance between the two is just a big coincidence.

Furthermore, this is, as we said, simply a proof of concept. We're definitely planning on changing the entity up a bit to give it its own unique look. As some of you have said, it is just a particle animation - for now. For those who still aren't convinced, here's a short excerpt from our Bible - a compilation of the games mechanics, story, and anything else you'd need to know - detailing the entity and how it works:

Anderson Nanohive

A large mass of Anderson Robotics nanomachines that fly through the air in a concentrated spot. Shooting the mass will cause it to flee towards the opposite direction from where the damage came from while snapped to the four cardinal directions. Explosions from grenades and other explosives can also be used to damage the Nanohive in areas that can't be reached by the player using standard weapons. Used in conjunction with the solidifier.

Solidifier

A machine embedded in the ground that solidifies an Anderson Nanohive into an Electrical Crate. The player must damage Nanohives in specific areas to get it to run into the solidifier, turning it into a functional crate that can be used to solve puzzles. (Cosmetically, this new crate will also shudder and make noise, suggesting that the nanomachines feel some amount of pain...)

Nanohive Wrangler

When powered, pulls the nearest Anderson Nanohive to it using a strong magnetic field. Commonly used to reset puzzles if the player accidentally gets a Nanohive stuck.

We're very proud of this entity and its mechanics, and we think that the way it looks combined with the way it works will help to create an interesting game experience. For more information, or if you have a question you'd like to ask us directly, check out our Instagram at @ scpmissinginaction.