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Brute Force
by Kyle Johnson
Monday, July 22 2002
Digital Anvil's squad based shooter looks to showcase its stuff on the Xbox. Full preview inside.
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Title:
Brute Force
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Platform:
Xbox
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Publisher:
Microsoft Game Studios |
Developer:
Bizarre Creations |
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of Players: 1 - 4 |
Genre:
Action
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Origin:
United States
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Expected
Release:
October 2002 |
Grapevine:
Brute Force combines squad-based combat with a third-person perspective to achieve what may well be the best third-person shooter title seen on the Xbox so far. |
In Brute Force, you instantly take control of any one of your four highly specialized super-commandos in "Brute Force", a new action-packed sci-fi squad-based shooter. Whether the encounter requires stealth, tactics, sniping or just "Brute Force," your team is ready and able. Experience the intensity of a shooter with the cunning strategies of team-based tactical combat. Play alone through six different worlds in the extensive single-player campaign, or grab up to three of your friends to jump in on-the-fly in Dynamic Co-op mode. Battle it out in a multitude of competitive deathmatch modes as well. "Brute Force" is the first Xbox title from world-renowned developer Digital Anvil.
Features:
* Simultaneously control of four distinct commandos - Gamers have complete authority over the universe's toughest commandos. Choose between a deadly sniper, the war-hardened assault trooper, a cunning scout, or a feral alien. With the tap of a button, gamers can switch between commandos and select a squad member that is perfect for any combat situation. Each commando is uniquely qualified for different scenarios, and it is up to the gamer to determine how to best deploy their skills.
* Co-op and deathmatch multiplayer for up to 4 gamers - Battle it out with up to three friends through the entire mission campaign. Each player can select which member of the squad to control, and jump in or out of the game at any time. Snipe the enemy from behind while squad-mates blaze forward with the heavy stuff. Or sneak ahead as the scout to decide how to instruct teammates to fight with optimal tactics! Also, friends can battle it out against one another in a variety of deathmatch modes.
* Weapons and equipment galore - Gamers have their choice from a vast multitude of deadly weapons, equipment and gadgets. Equip teams with Miniguns, Sonic Cannons, Stealth Suits, Sniper Rifles, Psychic Blasts, and the like. Each weapon is specifically designed to take advantage of certain enemies and environments. Gamers must learn the strengths of each weapon to best exploit the weaknesses of their foes.
* Amazing next generation visual effects - Witness dazzling effects, dynamic lighting and gorgeous graphics beautifully rendered in different environments. See detail at a level you just didn't think was possible.
* Commandos grow in skill- Gamers can grow the skills and abilities of the commandos as they are used. Imagine developing a highly skilled sniper that can take out an enemy in a single precise shot, or the raw power of an assault trooper as he takes on an onslaught of enemies.
* Six challenging worlds - Gamers explore six different exotic worlds, each with a unique environment, enemies and gameplay strategies. Gamers will learn how to best use the unique abilities of the commandos to survive in each world.
* Awesome audio - Experience the incredible realism of Dolby 5.1 Surround as the environmental sound effects and music bring the world alive.
--- Kyle Johnson, VGLN Microsoft
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