Post-Apocalyptic Games - Page 13
Although it is superbly packaged in brilliant 3D graphics, Einhander really plays like a traditional side-scrolling shooter.
Select one of 7 ferocious dinosaurs then pound your opponents into submission as you battle for Urth Domination. Blizzard's Freeze Breath and Ice Geyser fighting moves stop you cold just before his Mega Punch hammers you senseless. Diablo's Inferno..
Welcome to post-apocalyptic Earth. Governments no longer exist; instead, megalithic corporations now use elite combat forces in a never-ending battle for highly prized mineral deposits and other natural resources.
Your name is Slade. You are a loner. While other folks gathered together with their own kind after the war and formed gangs of roving punks and hit squads.
Most of this Atlus game, due this year, is point-and-click adventure style, with standard RPG battles.
I've got to admit, being able to gut-punch robots and make them explode is a whole lot of fun, especially when you're doing it as the governor of California.
This game engine, though, is plenty good enough for nearly any other era or setting, so we'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say the theme is provocative, rather than cynical.
