Last Update: 2/23/07
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Game Informer said,
The excitement that the game delivers in it's adrenaline-draining boss battles is captured beautifully through some of the finest spectacles that the mighty pixel has ever produced.
Human snow pirates navigate Vital Suits (VS) through hostile ice-covered environments in Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, fighting against the indigenous Akrid creatures for the precious thermal energy they need to survive. For one such pilot named Wayne, death almost seemed imminent until he was fortunately rescued.
However, he can only remember a few fragments of his past, including the slaying of his father by the monstrous beings. Yet under the veil of ice, a devious plan has been set into motion for the termination of all Akrid and snow pirates alike. What really happened to Wayne? Who is plotting the destructive scheme? Encounter valuable allies and dangerous enemies on Wayne's search for the truth.
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- Frenetic action: Lost Planet is a fast-paced third-person shooter with all the depth, intrigue, and intensity of a science fiction classic.
- Vehicle-based gameplay: Command highly powered armed vehicles and weapons, not only to help you traverse the treacherous terrain, but to eliminate the terrifying enemies that threaten their survival. Strategically switch from vehicles to on-foot gameplay as dictated by the situation.
- Vast arctic environments: Snowstorms, arctic winds, and towering mountains of ice are all stunningly realized, creating a truly immersive and cinematic event of epic proportions.
- Premier developers: The creators of the critically acclaimed Onimusha and Devil May Cry series have come together to create the expansive world of Lost Planet.
- Alien Encounters- Face off with an array of Akrid, from massive rolling behemoths and long-legged ground-dwellers to fast-flying swarms overhead!
- Single player as well as Xbox Live Enabled- Download additional maps, compete in 16 player cooperative and versus battles!
- Vast and Vivid Environments- Snowstorms, arctic winds, towering buildings, and mountains of ice create cinematic, stunning visuals and breathtaking landscapes!
- Next-Gen Realism- Immerse yourself in the brutal chilling world of Lost Planet as you labor through waist-deep snow, hear the crunch of ice with each step, and fly backward from explosive force during battle!
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Released: December 2006 in Japan, January 2007 in North America.
The Vital Suits - Lost Planet's version of mech - are fun to walk around in, and it is possible to equip them with any two of the game's various weapons.
Currently only for the Xbox 360
Publisher: Capcom
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Bottom Line: It depends. If you like multiplayer over story. Lost Planets story is cheesy and flat. We have the token weirdo with the giant hair. The cheery girl with the gigantic boobs. And finally the bland hero who is out for revenge when a giant bug crushes his father (sounds somewhat familiar).
What you really should care to know is that you're on a very cold planet. And it's inhabited by mean giant bugs. And you need to kill them. Story, boss battles and characters are poop. It's still an ok campaign if you're willing to ignore these setbacks and enjoy the rampant killing that you ensue on these aliens. Too bad there's no co-op. The game gives off a lot more bang for your buck in multiplayer. There's only 4 game modes to choose from. Fugitive and single elimination are not very fun at all. The real deal is team elimination and post grab. You can have up to 16 players duke it out. There's a good amount of interesting weapons you can choose from. And like in the campaign you can use the mechs to kick ass. This game is nothing to go wild about but it's still worth a try. At least rent it. Learning Curve: Takes a while
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