This is one of the most robust updates to a Platinum title ever! Capcom has gone above and beyond to bring the epic Lost Planet experience to an expanded audience. Lost Planet Colonies Edition provides the compelling single player experience found in the original Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, with the addition of three new modes. In Score Attack, all enemies have points assigned to them and the score awarded will change depending on how they are defeated, with skilled marksmen being rewarded. For those who thrive on a challenge, Trial Battle Mode delivers the goods, pitting players against all of the game’s bosses, one after another. Players of both Score Attack and Trial Battle modes will be able to compare their skills and compete for bragging rights via the online ranking system. Finally, for fans that want to take their skills to a whole new level, the new Off Limit Mode will allow players to take on Lost Planet’s harsh environments and enemies with over-the-top, super-charged weapons and a powered-up grappling hook.
Fans of multiplayer action will not be disappointed as Lost Planet Colonies Edition allows them to enjoy 4 new maps, 5 new playable characters, 10 new weapons and 7 new multiplayer modes. Players become poachers as they attempt to steal opponents’ alien Akrid eggs in a number of individual and team play modes, while the addition of VS Annihilator Mode assigns one robotic Vital Suit to each team, which must be defended at all cost. Lost Planet Colonies Edition also includes the feature that Lost Planet fans across the globe have been clamoring for – the ability to play as a gigantic marauding Akrid. Revel in the chance to turn the tables on the Snow Pirates as you assume the role of one of E.D.N. III’s indigenous creatures in Akrid Hunting mode.
All of these modes can be played across a total of 20 diverse maps, including a number of brand-new multiplayer arenas set in areas such as the confines of an ancient coliseum or the broad expanse of desert. For the first time, Xbox 360 owners will be able to join up with or play against Windows-based PC gamers, thanks to Lost Planet Colonies Edition’s cross-platform compatibility.
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Features :
- New modes for single player campaign
- Score Attack – Each enemy and destructible object has points assigned to them, with the player being awarded different points depending on how they defeat the enemy.
- Trial Battle Mode – Take on each of the game’s bosses, one after another.
- Off Limit Mode – Go wild with over-the-top, super-charged weapons with unlimited ammunition and increased speed of movement.
- New online modes
- Akrid Hunter – Get the chance to finally play as an Akrid as your opponents attempt to take you down.
- VS Annihilator – Each team attempts to destroy its opponent’s VS while defending its own.
- CounterGrab – The team with the longest data post activation time wins.
- Point Snatcher – Take down opponents and collect the most thermal energy points.
- Akrid Egg Battle – Steal Akrid eggs from the opponent’s team and bring them safely back to your own base.
- Egg Bandit – steal your opponent’s Akrid egg, with points awarded for longer capture times.
- Four new multiplayer maps
- Crossfire City – the wide streets provide an excellent opportunity for VS battles, while buildings provide great cover for sharp-eyed snipers.
- Area 921– Two industrial compounds located in a vast desert and linked by an underground pipe.
- Lost Arena – The central arena is ideal for VS pilots to act as futuristic gladiators, while those on foot can use the surrounding grandstands as their battleground.
- Assault Space – Set onboard a space ship and its supply vessel, zero gravity is sure to make for some interesting encounters.
- New playable characters
- Two female and two robot characters are added to the roster of choices for online personas to choose from, bringing the total to 11.
- Five new playable character models.
- New weapons (human)
- Hand Gun – weak in power, but very accurate and easy to use.
- Revolver – The expert’s one-shot kill weapon of choice at close quarters.
- Flame Launcher – Uses thermal energy to lay down a wall of fire.
- Hand Cannon – A handgun-like rocket launcher that is very effective against VS suits.
- New weapons (VS)
- Pile Bunker – A long spike fires out at immense speed.
- VS Rifle – VS-dedicated rifle which has the longest range and loses no power regardless of the distance.
- Rocket Pod – Shoot off a salvo of rockets to cause immense damage to a specific area.
- Laser Lance – Attack with a sweeping arc of devastation.
- New Environments
- Snowstorms, arctic winds, towering mountains of ice are all stunningly realised, creating a truly immersive and cinematic event of epic proportions.
- New perspectives
- Switch to first person view or the over-the-shoulder view from Resident Evil 4 for even more intense action.
- Cross Platform Play
- XBOX 360 and PC users can now compete on the same battlefield.
Capcom plans to ship Lost Planet Colonies Edition on May 27, 2008 for $29.99.