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Apocalyptica

Platform(s): Arcade, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, PC, PSOne, PSP, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360
Genre: Action

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'Apocalyptica' (PC/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on July 4, 2003 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT

Say your prayers as you enter the dark and distant worlds of Apocalyptica, the most intense third-person combat action experience for PC. Control one of four technologically advanced religious soldiers in a team-based quest to destroy Neo-Satan and his legions. Apocalyptica features the deadly combination of weapons attacks, martial arts fighting and spell casting for an assault system never-before-seen in action gaming.

Each of Apocalytpica's stages is depicted as visually resplendent and fully interactive 3D locales. Using the specially created 'Evolution' engine, the free-roaming action is propelled at an incredible pace, with no loss of speed during its many combat sequences. Likewise, Extreme FX has also incorporated an incredible level of aesthetic detail to bring Nu-Hades strongholds, sewers, and wastelands to life.

Apocalyptica mixes exploration and combat elements as its engrossing tale unfolds. Each of the game's impressive worlds throws up a new challenge, with the player charged with retrieving key items or performing specific duties, while simultaneously fending off the advances of the rival faction.

In line with Apocalyptica's fast-moving action, each character is equipped with projectile and handheld weaponry, offering the user two key forms of attack, while while wcertain characters are also capable of using spells to counter enemy attacks. In balance, however, the opposing forces enjoy an incredible level of AI, and are also given specific missions that, if completed, will result in the total annihilation of the player's unit.

Extreme FX has also added an additional layer of the depth to the title, with both LAN and online modes allowing up to 32 users to compete in a series of 'Death Match' and mission-related quests. These are ideally designed to showcase the speed and frenetic action the game enjoys, and shows off the assorted melee and missile attacks the dual-weapon systems afford the user.

Apocalyptica will also be the first title from Konami of Europe to support the Xbox Live online service. The Xbox version of the game will allow up to eight combatants to battle it out in a series of 'Death Match' scenarios, using the Microsoft technology to also taunt their adversaries in the heat of battle.
With its incredible visuals, believable 3D worlds, end-of-level 'Boss' confrontations, and tough objectives, Apocalyptica is a welcome addition to Konami's roster of titles. It also continues Konami of Europe's ongoing pledge to create original, cutting edge titles for the leading formats, with the events on Nu-Hades guaranteed to entertain and enthrall PC and Xbox owners on release.

Features :

  • 32 player online play including Deathmatch and Missions
  • Play as one of four religious soldiers - lead the others in battle
  • Explore futuristic worlds, from outer space to New Hades at Earth's core
  • Battle enemies with heavy artillery, martial arts or mystifying spells

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