The Crossing

The Crossing is a shooter, in which the world is seen from first-person perspective. This time, the teams from Arkane Studios (Dark Messiah of Might and Magic) and Valve Corporation (Half-Life) came up with an idea that distinguishes their title from the large number of other FPS titles. We are dealing with a combination of a single-player game with multiplayer gameplay (with the possibility of smooth transition from one mode to another, at almost any time).

The action takes place in Paris, or rather in two versions of Paris at the same time. The first of them is similar to our reality, but the city (and the whole France) is struggling with huge problems - the governmental power practically does not exist, riots are the order of the day, chaos and anarchy are spreading everywhere. The second Paris comes from a parallel reality and, of course, it looks quite different - it is very prosperous, ruled with the iron fist of... The Templar Order, which in this reality was not only not dissolved, but even grew in strength and took over power in the country. These two versions of the French capital exist in The Crossing at the same time (they intermingle), and the vast majority of the inhabitants of both worlds are not aware of this. Only a few (the players) get to move between the planes, whether using special items (unique artifacts) or simply being in the right place at the right time. The idea of such a split of reality is strictly fantasy, but apart from that, we do not encounter any elements that could surprise an inhabitant of the modern world. We do not experience the presence of magic, monsters (whether mythical or experimental), fantasy weapons, and the like. When it comes to fighting, we have a combination of classic FPS formula (i.e. the use of firearms) with the need to operate with melee weapons. There are also improvised combat tools and gadgets such as a steel rope that can pull us instantly onto the roof of a building.

Last updated on May 16, 2020