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'Ben Hur' (PS2) - Screens & Features

by Thomas on Oct. 25, 2002 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT

Take part in the greatest chariot races ever as Microids bring all the raw excitement of chariot racing to PS2 in Ben Hur, due for release Qtr 4 2002. Internally developed by Microids France, Ben Hur faithfully recreates the excitement of racing for your life within the majestic coliseums and savage arenas of Ancient Rome. Using stunning visuals, Ben Hur is a race through a universe that mixes legends and historical elements, from Pompeii and Olympus to the Pantheon and Guizeh. Each location is uniquely designed to offer different challenges, while the non-linear action throws up all manner of hazards. Features and new shots below!

As befits a game based on these gruelling, brutal tournaments, players use weapons, spells, brute force, speed and tactics to out-race their opponents. In addition to using close-range and targeted weaponry such as spears, players must also combine skill in negotiating the tracks, while judging the stamina of their steeds during the punishing races.

But all the skill and violence Ben Hur demands will not make you King of the Arena, only the most daring and the Gods' favorites will have a chance to win and become a Legend!

Challenge your opponents through more than 17 tracks in mythical places: Pompeii, Guizeh, Olympus, The Pantheon, Circus Maximus

Discover unique environments and racing conditions, including night races and sand storms

Control your chariot by managing the driving and the stamina of your horses while fighting with javelins, axes, shields and swords.

6 different game modes: Training, Arcade, Arcade Vs (split screen), Ascension (career), Death Match, Time Trial.

Challenge your friends via the split-screen mode.

Control your chariot by managing the driving and the stamina of your horses while fighting with javelins, axes, shields and swords.

Call upon your Gods to get the most powerful spells (healing, magic attack, traps, skill upgrades)

Buy and trade chariots, wheels, horses, weapons, etc.

Amazing graphic engine and special effects!

15 playable characters (7 hidden), belonging to 4 civilizations

64 spells.

10 melee weapons, 4 thrown weapons, 12 shields.

21 different chariots, 21 different kind of horses and 21 different wheels.

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