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With the Xbox 360 still selling like two week old sushi
in Japan, Capcom remains Microsofts biggest supporter from the
land of the rising uppercut. Realising theres no point trying to
appeal to the local market their games so far have all been very
much Western in style, as exemplified by the well-received Dead
Rising. This was intended as a third person take on Halo and even
though the similarities are ultimately minor its still one of
the 360s best action games. Like most Capcom games the story
(and particularly dialogue and voiceovers) is not one of the
games best features, but thankfully theres not much that needs
explaining when youre fighting monster bugs and giant robot
riding snow pirates.
Like Halo you can have only two weapons at a time and use a
recharging shield. This though is powered by an always decreasing
supply of thermal energy, topped up from defeated enemies. Apart
from this the only other piece of gadgetry you have to help you
is a grappling hook, although it remains largely underused in the
single player campaign. The various mechs you can commandeer are
a great deal of fun though, with different variants being able to
jump, hover or transform into vehicles. Graphically the game is
excellent, with some awesomely large Starship Troopers style bugs
and possibly the best explosions ever in gaming.
Where the game gets into trouble is the brevity of the single
player campaign. Although this is compensated by the online
multiplayer mode, even that cannot overcome the games innate
simplicity. Complexity, or even longevity, is not what this game
is about though and in terms of offering plenty of big dumb fun
it succeeds admirably.
HARRISON DENT
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A game of strong, simple virtues: knockout action,
beautiful character design, lovingly articulated models, crisp
sound and overall polish. -- Edge
Good looking doesn't even begin to describe what is happening on
the screen. It is spectacular. -- 360 Magazine
Lost Planet is a spike of pure joy injected via the optic nerve
straight into your squealing pleasure centre. -- Games Master
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Manufacturer's Description
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Set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile
planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between
man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous
beings that have invaded. With a gripping single player campaign
and numerous multiplayer modes, Lost Planet for Xbox 360 delivers
an intense cinematic gameplay experience.
In Lost Planet, human snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits)
through hostile ice-covered environments, 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 her by the monstrous beings. Yet under the veil of ice,
a devious plan has been set into motion by the Neo Venus
Construction Corporation (NEVEC) who plans to sterilise the world
of all Akrid and snow pirates alike. What really happened to
Wayne? Who is behind NEVEC and why are they plotting this
destructive scheme that could potentially annihilate human kind?
Encounter valuable allies and dangerous enemies on Wayne’s search
for the truth.
Taking full advantage of Xbox 360’s unprecedented power, Lost
Planet contains an unrivalled level of detail as advanced light
sourcing is used to ensure a realistic presentation. Enormous
world s unfold as players battle the menacing creatures during
blistering weather conditions throughout vast snow fields and
deserted cities on foot or with armed vehicles. Fostering a
real-time loading system, players can expect a seamless
experience that leaves them completely immersed. Multiplayer
modes add to the value of Lost Planet by allowing gamers to
partake in intense team battles via Xbox Live online game
service.
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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..
- Xbox Live enabled – An array of online gameplay possibilities await including:.
- Downloadable content such as additional s, missions and weapons.
- Online multiplayer cooperative and versus battles.
- Foot and vehicle based gameplay – Command highly powered armed vehicles and weapons.
- Vast environments - Snowstorms, arctic winds, towering buildings and ains of ice.
- A premier team of developers – The creators of the critically accled Onimusha and Devil May Cry series have come together to create the expansive world of Lost Planet.