Platform: GC, PS2, XB

Genre: Action

Publisher: Midway

Developer: Midway

ETA: Q4 2003 

 

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ESPionage

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Since Thief and Metal Gear Solid hit the scene everyone and their mother wants in on the stealth genre.  From the most mundane of half-assed clones to titles that did just about everything right, stealth games are pretty much here to stay.  Now Midway is taking a stab at it with ESPionage, but the twist here is that players have psychic abilities to help them along, not just an arsenal of weapons and cat-like creeping skills.  Players will be put into the role of Nick Gellar, a US Special Forces soldier, who has to stop a terrorist movement for causing some major trouble.  

Features:

  • Psi Powers - The first and only action/stealth game to integrate weapons combat with extensive and unique Psi mind powers including:

  • Telekinesis - The ability to lift people and objects and hold, move or throw them in any direction.

  • Pyrokinesis - The ability to launch a wall of fire that ignites everything in its path.

  • Mind Control - The ability to take control of enemy bodies.

  • Remote Viewing - The ability to go "out-of-body" to see through doors to plan your "attack" and/or get information you would not be able to get in physical form.

  • Mind Drain - The ability to drain Psi power from enemies, which results in death to the victim.

  • Aura View - The ability to "see" elements that are not visible in the real world.

  • Action and Stealth Combination - Intense, fast-paced action with strategic stealth elements. The emphasis is on action, with elements of stealth.

  • Traditional Weapons - In addition to Psi mind control powers, traditional weapons, such as handguns and automatic weaponry, still play a major role in gameplay and combined with the Psi powers create an extraordinary and powerful gameplay dynamic.

  • Intense Storyline - An engaging and compelling storyline reveals the mystery of Nick's identity and the origin of his Psi powers while infiltrating the compounds of "The Movement," a powerful psychic terrorist organization.

  • Multiple Levels and Compounds - Seven huge and immersive levels within four distinct compounds spread throughout the world.

  • Deep AI - Adaptive artificial intelligence makes enemies extremely aware of the player's actions and delivers more intense, realistic fighting.

  • Multiple Methods for Solving Missions - The non-linear design allows the gamer to conquer the mission in multiple ways, allowing for endless replay value.

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Mr. Nash

April 26, 2003

 

 

 

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