Genesis Rising
a.k.a. Genesis Rising: Покорители Вселенной / Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade
published by DreamCatcher Interactive / Akella / Nordic Games in 2007-03-20, developed by Metamorf Studios, running on Windows
type: strategy
genre: Tactical
setting: Future
perspective: 3rd person
player options: single player, LAN, Internet
languages: eng
genre: Tactical
setting: Future
perspective: 3rd person
player options: single player, LAN, Internet
languages: eng
3.4/5
Official description
Three thousand years in the far distant future after what was believed to be the arrival of "The Savior", Mankind has carved a bloody path across the known Universe.
Considering themselves a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior.
Those that do not bend and acknowledge the infinite superiority of the Human genome are subsequently punished or simply destroyed.
This dominion over almost all sentient life forms was only attainable through the creation and exploitation of the ‘organids' – genetically designed organic technology, easily adaptable to any enemy strategy through the introduction of seeds into the blank genetic makeup of these living machines.
The governing body directing the initiative is "The Chair of Three" on which the representatives of three Human factions reside: The Military, the Church and the Judicature.
Only one part of the Universe remains unconquered: The galaxy where the Universal Heart; an enigmatic entity that spawned all life and matter into the universe, is hidden. At least, that's what the Chair of Three believes.
As Captain Iconah, you have been commissioned to uncover the location and purpose of the Heart. A battle-hardened fleet commander and a brilliant genetic designer, you must follow in your father's footsteps; quelling the alien insurgences, outsmarting pirate cohorts and uncovering the lost galaxy and the secrets hidden within.
The fate of Humankind rests on the path you choose; take command and lead your fleet to a glorious destiny and ensure the survival of the species!
FEATURES
* Genesis Rising is a space RTS that incorporates the best elements of role-playing games; immersing the player in a rich back story and drawing them into an epic crusade that they won't soon forget.
* The non-linear single player campaign is comprised of over 30 branching missions that unfold as choices are made based on the actions you take.
* Resource gathering, technology upgrades, and combat are refined, making Genesis Rising accessible to even the most novice RTS players.
* A co-op mode in which two players can work together and control one fleet!
* All of the 20+ gene-based organid ships in the game can be customized with over 50 different weapons and abilities; giving the player thousands of possible combinations to choose from when constructing a fleet.
* As genes are inserted, ship models will morph in real-time to reflect the choices that you make!
* Many non-player character alien races share the vast emptiness of space with Humankind. Make alliances with other races to secure their support and technology, or purge them completely and take whatever you want!
* Expand your genetic capabilities through the invasion of enemy vessels, steal unsuspecting technology and maximize your gene bank's diversity.
* Change genetic makeup on-the-fly and adjust your approach based on your enemy's fleet; recycling unused genes to meet any demand.
* GameSpy Multiplayer featuring 12-player support and many multiplayer maps on which to flex your dominance!
* The universal resource in the game is Blood Air, which in addition to genes, can be harvested from the lifeless carcasses of organid ships.
DreamCatcher Interactive - # 2007-05-11 12:09:30 - official description - source
Considering themselves a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior.
Those that do not bend and acknowledge the infinite superiority of the Human genome are subsequently punished or simply destroyed.
This dominion over almost all sentient life forms was only attainable through the creation and exploitation of the ‘organids' – genetically designed organic technology, easily adaptable to any enemy strategy through the introduction of seeds into the blank genetic makeup of these living machines.
The governing body directing the initiative is "The Chair of Three" on which the representatives of three Human factions reside: The Military, the Church and the Judicature.
Only one part of the Universe remains unconquered: The galaxy where the Universal Heart; an enigmatic entity that spawned all life and matter into the universe, is hidden. At least, that's what the Chair of Three believes.
As Captain Iconah, you have been commissioned to uncover the location and purpose of the Heart. A battle-hardened fleet commander and a brilliant genetic designer, you must follow in your father's footsteps; quelling the alien insurgences, outsmarting pirate cohorts and uncovering the lost galaxy and the secrets hidden within.
The fate of Humankind rests on the path you choose; take command and lead your fleet to a glorious destiny and ensure the survival of the species!
FEATURES
* Genesis Rising is a space RTS that incorporates the best elements of role-playing games; immersing the player in a rich back story and drawing them into an epic crusade that they won't soon forget.
* The non-linear single player campaign is comprised of over 30 branching missions that unfold as choices are made based on the actions you take.
* Resource gathering, technology upgrades, and combat are refined, making Genesis Rising accessible to even the most novice RTS players.
* A co-op mode in which two players can work together and control one fleet!
* All of the 20+ gene-based organid ships in the game can be customized with over 50 different weapons and abilities; giving the player thousands of possible combinations to choose from when constructing a fleet.
* As genes are inserted, ship models will morph in real-time to reflect the choices that you make!
* Many non-player character alien races share the vast emptiness of space with Humankind. Make alliances with other races to secure their support and technology, or purge them completely and take whatever you want!
* Expand your genetic capabilities through the invasion of enemy vessels, steal unsuspecting technology and maximize your gene bank's diversity.
* Change genetic makeup on-the-fly and adjust your approach based on your enemy's fleet; recycling unused genes to meet any demand.
* GameSpy Multiplayer featuring 12-player support and many multiplayer maps on which to flex your dominance!
* The universal resource in the game is Blood Air, which in addition to genes, can be harvested from the lifeless carcasses of organid ships.
DreamCatcher Interactive - # 2007-05-11 12:09:30 - official description - sourceComments (2)
racism/speciesism - humans were nearly wiped out because of this and returned the favor. Now, humans are pretty much the sole (sentient) species in the whole universe, except in this little corner of it that still remains outside of their control - and where the game incidentally takes place. And it still continues.
Sanguine # 2009-02-01 21:46:54
Sanguine # 2009-02-01 21:46:54Technical specs
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