Terracon
Release Date: August 25, 2000
Action, TPP, science fiction, 3D platformers, in space, singleplayer
Three-dimensional action game with a view from the perspective of a third person, whose action takes place on several planets of the Solar System. The story tells the story of a cosmic warrior who tries to stop the rebellious artificial intelligence.
Terracon Description
Three-dimensional action game combining platform, arcade, and shooting elements. The title tells the story of a representative of a foreign civilization who visits successive planets of the Solar System as part of a mission crucial for the fate of his civilization.
Story
Representatives of the cosmic race Plutonian face the problem of overpopulation of the family planet. The only salvation for their civilization is to make the remaining celestial bodies of the Solar System fit for habitation. To this end, the Terracon project is launched, in which AI, with the help of machines, is to deal with the terraforming of further planets. The mission ends in success. But when the Plutonians discover that the supercomputer has gained its own consciousness, they decide to turn it off. However, he rebels against them. Now the fate of the whole civilization lies in the hands of Xed, who must collect the codes activating the defense systems of individual planets in order to use them against the SI who wants to take over power.
Mechanics
Terracon is a three-dimensional action game watched from the TPP view. Heroes visit other planets, trying to get the necessary codes to activate defense systems. In order to do so, he has to demonstrate himself in dozens of skill challenges, eliminate all the enemies he encounters, as well as find and collect the necessary items. In the game, there are several different types of finds - some of them are necessary for successful completion of maps, others open access to closed level sections and enable you to increase Xed's capabilities.
The fun is diversified by a variety of additional goals. Some boards have a time limit, while others have a flying combat fighter at their disposal or can sit at the controls of watchtowers to repel enemy attacks.
Technical aspects
Picture House's game is distinguished by a variety of level designs and detailed 3D character models. Comic book-like style and post-apocalyptic motifs distinguish the game from its competitors.
Last updated on April 28, 2020
Terracon Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 1
Developer: PictureHouse Software Ltd
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Age restrictions: 12+
