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From the Manufacturer Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe. Advent is akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in a continuously evolving series of sequences and events. Working with award-winning science-fiction author Orson Scott Card, GlyphX Games has created a gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike into an incredible intergalactic saga. In Advent Rising, players make decisions that effect not only what they experience in the first game, but the entire Advent trilogy. Features:An unprecedented single-player gameplay that allows gamers to play through the thrilling action sequences of a blockbuster movie or game, rather than just watch them Switch between third- and first-person point-of-view Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine Unprecedented collaboration with award-winning, sci-fi author Orson Scott Card on sweeping storyline Downloadable level from Xbox Live and PC online Develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation, and energy shields Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities Command a vast array of incredible vehicles including human and alien assault vehicles, hover tanks, and flying vehicles Versatile control scheme that allows for acrobatic movement and precise targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers Musical score features 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra and members of legendary choir Dolby Digital 5.1 support
First in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games; stunning cinematics
Play through thrilling action sequences similar to blockbuster movie
Develop superhuman powers; wield arsenal of weapons; command various vehicles
Switch between 3rd- and 1st-person point-of-view; Unreal technology
For 1 player
Advent Rising tacks together a lot of different game ideas. It's a run and gun type of game, with the twist of adding magic powers to your arsenal as well. Kind of like Psi-Ops if you've ever played that. It also adds a little bit of action RPG in the mix, of beefing up your abilities when you use them more.Putting it all together, game mechanics work out good, it's just that it feels like the game misses something..the fun. The guns are pretty ho-hum, so I gave those up pretty much as soon as I gained my first power and nearly never looked back. Melee is all but useless in most cases and even feels clunky. The problem is, the novelty and coolness of whatever power you just got, wears off very quickly, and leaves you just mashing buttons again. The story leaves me tired and the addition of vehicles feels tacked on. All in all, I really liked the mix of all the mechanics, it just can't save the game of a mediocre feel.There's also the problem of a couple of boss fights where you are given NO clue how to beat them and will be impossible unless by some dumb luck you figure it out or check a walk through. I circled a room for 45 minutes shooting at one guy with everything before I gave up and found a walk through.It's cheap, so try it out if you want something different, just don't expect a blockbuster.Also, it's terribly easy to get lost and don't try to skip through the credits. The game isn't over yet and you find yourself in a room wondering 'what the hell?' and the ending after THAT doesn't clean up what you were just doing.
