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PS2
Adventure
| Also for: | Xbox, GameCube | ||
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, floating camera | Genre: | Adventure Shoot 'Em Up |
| Media: | DVD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Swingin' Ape | Soft. Co.: | Vivendi |
| Publishers: | Vivendi
(GB) |
Released: | 5 Dec 2003
(GB) |
| Ratings: | PEGI 12+ | ||
| Accessories: | Memory Card | ||
| Features: | Vibration Function Compatible, Analogue Control Compatible: analogue sticks only | ||
Summary
This latest third-person shooter from relatively new developer Swingin' Ape delivers a whole host of explosive action, as you blast your way around a futuristic planet, on the quest to save a threatened race.
The game takes place on the outer rim of a distant galaxy, on a planet of deep secrets and mysterious origin, known as Iron Star, populated by a race of robots. During a disaster in a science lab, a sinister robot with a mind of its own is created - the evil General Corrosive - who, after eliminating his creators, sets out on a mission to build the ultimate army by taking over a robot manufacturing plant.
You take control of Glitch, a rogue member of a race of enslaved Droids. Starting life out as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch sets off on the quest to free his people (robots?) from the maniac's evil clutches. Obviously, the only way to go about this to load up with a massive arsenal of over-powered weaponry and lay waste to all that stands in his way.
There are over 50 missions to undertake, obviously full of shooting, but also containing elements of sniping, stealth and puzzle-solving. The whole thing takes place across six unique environments from above, below and on the surface of Iron Star. As mentioned before, a wealth of different weapons and tools is at your disposal (18 in all) helping you dismantle the army of militia, including the likes of the rivet gun, slingshot and recruiter - a device that reprograms the AI of enemies to become allies. Along the way, you can also possess and play as one of 12 other friendly and enemy robots, pilot a total of four unique combat vehicles, and also take advantage of a host of different power-ups.
As well as the main single-player game, Metal Arms also comes complete with a number of multiplayer modes, allowing you to battle it out with your mates, split-screen - giving you plenty to come back for once you've completed the extensive array of missions.
The game takes place on the outer rim of a distant galaxy, on a planet of deep secrets and mysterious origin, known as Iron Star, populated by a race of robots. During a disaster in a science lab, a sinister robot with a mind of its own is created - the evil General Corrosive - who, after eliminating his creators, sets out on a mission to build the ultimate army by taking over a robot manufacturing plant.
You take control of Glitch, a rogue member of a race of enslaved Droids. Starting life out as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch sets off on the quest to free his people (robots?) from the maniac's evil clutches. Obviously, the only way to go about this to load up with a massive arsenal of over-powered weaponry and lay waste to all that stands in his way.
There are over 50 missions to undertake, obviously full of shooting, but also containing elements of sniping, stealth and puzzle-solving. The whole thing takes place across six unique environments from above, below and on the surface of Iron Star. As mentioned before, a wealth of different weapons and tools is at your disposal (18 in all) helping you dismantle the army of militia, including the likes of the rivet gun, slingshot and recruiter - a device that reprograms the AI of enemies to become allies. Along the way, you can also possess and play as one of 12 other friendly and enemy robots, pilot a total of four unique combat vehicles, and also take advantage of a host of different power-ups.
As well as the main single-player game, Metal Arms also comes complete with a number of multiplayer modes, allowing you to battle it out with your mates, split-screen - giving you plenty to come back for once you've completed the extensive array of missions.
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