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Advent Rising

An action game with a third person's perspective, based on a script written by Orson Scott Cardo, a well-known science fiction writer.

Action | TPP | science fiction | singleplayer

Advent Rising Release Date

31May2005

XBOX

09Aug2005

PC

Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action-adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe. Advent is akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in a continuously evolving series of sequences and events.

Working with award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card, GlyphX Games has created a gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike into an incredible intergalactic saga. In Advent Rising, the players make decisions that effect not only what they experience in the first game, but the entire Advent trilogy.

An unprecedented single-player gameplay that allows gamers to play through the thrilling action sequences of a blockbuster movie or game, rather than just watch them

Switch between 3rd and 1st person point-of-view

Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine

Unprecedented collaboration with award-winning, sci-fi author Orson Scott Card on sweeping storyline

Downloadable level from Xbox Live and PC online

Develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation, and energy shields

Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities;

Command a vast array of incredible vehicles including human and alien assault vehicles, hover tanks and flying vehicles

Versatile control scheme that allows for acrobatic movement and precise targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers

Musical score features 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra and members of legendary choir

Dolby Digital 5.1 support

Last updated on 10 December 2007

Media type: 2 CD

User score: 8.5 / 10 based on 482 votes.

Pre-release expectations: 6.7 / 10 based on 25 votes.

PEGI rating Advent Rising

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains bad language. Game contains depictions of violence.

Advent Rising System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Recommended:
  • Pentium 4 3.4 GHz
  • 512 MB RAM
  • graphic card 256 MB (GeForce FX 5600 or better)
  • Windows 2000/XP
Microsoft Xbox

Xbox

  • Uses:
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Xbox Live
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