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| Advent Rising | Majesco Entertainment (GlyphX Games) | 2005 | actionadventure adventtrilogy alieninvasion aliens bossbattles cancelledseries centauroids cliffhanger cpplanguage divinechampion dualwielding epic episodic exterminationwar extraterrestrial firearms future healthregen humansuperiority ingameintro invasion militantprotagonist openal openended otherworld rating-esrb-t sequelhook spacecraft-location spacefaringage spacestation subtitledeficient superpower-theme superpowers unrealengine2 unusualprotagonist vorbis | Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe. Advent is akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in a continuously evolving series of sequences and events. Working with award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card, GlyphX Games has created a gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike into an incredible intergalactic saga. In Advent Rising, players make decisions that effect not only what they experience in the first game, but the entire Advent trilogy. Features: * An unprecedented single-player gameplay that allows gamers to play through the thrilling action sequences of a blockbuster movie or game, rather than just watch them * Switch between 3rd and 1st person point-of-view * Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine * Unprecedented collaboration with award-winning, sci-fi author Orson Scott Card on sweeping storyline * Downloadable level from Xbox Live and PC online * Develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation and energy shields * Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities; * Command a vast array of incredible vehicles including human and alien assault vehicles, hover tanks and flying vehicles * Versatile control scheme that allows for acrobatic movement and precise targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers * Musical score features 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra and members of legendary choir * Dolby Digital 5.1 support***Assume the role of Gideon Wyeth, a remnant of the last human outpost, who is on the brink of discovering the incredible powers that lay dormant within him in this epic, third-person action/adventure. Dialogue written and directed by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game) | labelimagesubject |
| Halo | Microsoft Game Studios (Bungie Studios) | 2001 | aaa absolutearmor aliens atlastmoment bishopring blankprotagonist book cyborgprotagonist ectsaward energyshields extraterrestrial facelessprotagonist firstpartytitle firstpersonshooter future grenades halo-engine halo-series healthpickups jumping killerapp launchtitle lightbridges megastructure militantprotagonist militaryfiction nailguns oneofmany otherworld powerarmor secondaryattack sentientmachines shieldregen spacecraft-location spacefaringage titlementioned titularlocale walking worldcybergames | You are the last of your kind. Bred for combat, built for war, you are master of any weapon, pilot of any vehicle... and fear no enemy. Bent on Humankind's extermination, a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out Earth's fledgling interstellar empire. You and the other surviving defenders of a devastated colony-world make a desperate attempt to lure the alien fleet away from Earth. Shot down and marooned on the ancient ring-world Halo, you begin a guerilla-war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo. * Attack on all fronts—on foot or with a powerful array of assault vehicles. * Seamless, hyper-real indoor and outdoor environments. * Intense multi-player team battles: 4-player split-screen or multi-player system link play. * Unleash destruction with incredible human and alien weapons.***European version [32]***US version [32]***Unlike the Mac and Windows ports of the game, the original Xbox version had only LAN multiplayer available.***The first game out for the X-Box and the best. Will be the best until its sequel, Halo 2. [Groovy_Duck] | labelimagesubject |
