Games Database
Dreamcast
Adventure
| Also for: | PC, PlayStation | ||
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, floating camera | Genre: | Adventure Shoot 'Em Up |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Developer: | Mucky Foot | Soft. Co.: | Eidos |
| Publishers: | Eidos
(FR/GB) |
Released: | 13 Oct 2000
(FR/GB) |
| Ratings: | 15+ | ||
Summary
Unless you live in the same part of the world as yours truly, then your millennium celebrations would probably not have included joyriding, suicide, mindless violence and vandalism, or some daft Herbert ranting on about conspiracy or a new religion: all of the above feature prominently in Urban Chaos.
Urban Chaos is a journey into a turbulent cityscape at the end of the millennium. It’s a lethal world of anarchy and confusion where predictions of Armageddon may turn out to be more than pure fantasy. From the rooftops to the sewers, the varying transport modes to the mysterious characters you’ll encounter, the city is yours to fully explore, as the 3D environment is wholly accessible and interactive. The future is in your hands as you are drawn into an underlying plot featuring mysterious cult members who are bent on the committal of evil deeds as pre-millennial tension rises.
Stepping into the ‘bovver’ boots of either of the game’s central characters is a huge undertaking, as there is a lot more to UC than initially meets the eye. The tale that unfolds is a long, deep thrust into the heart of darkness, so set aside plenty of time to tackle it. The processing power of the Dreamcast means that Urban Chaos’ visual effects, such as rain and fog are most impressive, even though the tone is dark throughout. Get to grips with the control system (the Dreamcast controller isn’t the most ergonomically designed piece of equipment) and it’s time to assume the role of D’Arci Stern, a street-savvy female cop, or Roper McIntyre, an enigmatic ex-soldier, and endeavour to uncover the cult, which is causing so much unrest. Engage in multiple modes of combat such as hand-to-hand, heavy weaponry face-offs and shoot-outs. Night and daytime simulation, wall-hugging shadows, and real-time crashes enhance the atmosphere and action of this game.
So it’s your turn to take a walk on the wild side with Urban Chaos, and in the best maverick Bronson/Eastwood/Willis tradition, bring the bad guys into line. Strange days indeed…
Urban Chaos is a journey into a turbulent cityscape at the end of the millennium. It’s a lethal world of anarchy and confusion where predictions of Armageddon may turn out to be more than pure fantasy. From the rooftops to the sewers, the varying transport modes to the mysterious characters you’ll encounter, the city is yours to fully explore, as the 3D environment is wholly accessible and interactive. The future is in your hands as you are drawn into an underlying plot featuring mysterious cult members who are bent on the committal of evil deeds as pre-millennial tension rises.
Stepping into the ‘bovver’ boots of either of the game’s central characters is a huge undertaking, as there is a lot more to UC than initially meets the eye. The tale that unfolds is a long, deep thrust into the heart of darkness, so set aside plenty of time to tackle it. The processing power of the Dreamcast means that Urban Chaos’ visual effects, such as rain and fog are most impressive, even though the tone is dark throughout. Get to grips with the control system (the Dreamcast controller isn’t the most ergonomically designed piece of equipment) and it’s time to assume the role of D’Arci Stern, a street-savvy female cop, or Roper McIntyre, an enigmatic ex-soldier, and endeavour to uncover the cult, which is causing so much unrest. Engage in multiple modes of combat such as hand-to-hand, heavy weaponry face-offs and shoot-outs. Night and daytime simulation, wall-hugging shadows, and real-time crashes enhance the atmosphere and action of this game.
So it’s your turn to take a walk on the wild side with Urban Chaos, and in the best maverick Bronson/Eastwood/Willis tradition, bring the bad guys into line. Strange days indeed…
