Platform:Xbox 360
From Haemimont Games, The First Templar is a
co-operative action adventure game in development for Xbox 360
and PC. The game portrays a dark and gritty view of the late 13th
century where old friends become enemies, corruption spreads
throughout the Church and fallen knights oppress the weak and
renounce their oaths. The First Templar follows the story of two
main characters - a French Templar, and his companion, a noble
lady who has been procled a heretic. Taking control over these
two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind
the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and
discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful
nents at every turn, in the face of the Saracen, King Philip
IV of France and the Inquisition. The game also features both
single player and co-op modes. When playing solo, the player can
switch between the two characters, leaving the control of the
second hero to the game's AI. At any moment a second player can
joinin and take control of the AI controlled hero.
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The First Templar is an Action-Adventure game that returns the
player the Holy Land during the Crusades to participate in the
rise and perversion of the Knights Templar, the search for the
Holy Grail and a grand conspiracy. The game features engaging
single player gameplay in which players can switch between two
characters, as well as two-player co-op both online and offline.
Additional features include: individual combos as well as
team-based attacks, RPG like character customization, Xbox LIVE
support, 20 historical Medieval locations and an amazing
soundtrack and graphics.
Battle Through the Holy Land as a Templar
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The First Templar is a cooperative action adventure game, set
in a dark and gritty portrayal of the late 13th Century during
the Crusades where old friends become enemies, corruption spreads
throughout the Church and once noble knights oppress the weak and
renounce their oaths. Follow the path of two unlikely heroes on
their search for the Holy Grail. The young French Templar Celian
teams up with the noble lady and procled heretic Marie to
unveil a grand conspiracy within the Order of the Knights
Templar. The heroes face powerful nents at every turn
including the Saracen, King Philip of France and the Holy
Inquisition.
Decipher the secrets of the Templars alone or with a friend.
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Are you strong enough to fight your enemies with different
weapons, unique combos or team attacks and unravel the biggest
mystery of mankind?
Single player and Co-op Multiplayer
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The First Templar offers a captivating campaign that can be
enjoyed alone or cooperatively with a friend. When playing solo,
the player can switch freely between the two characters, leaving
the control of the second hero to the game's AI. At any time, a
second player may join in and take control of the second hero.
Key Game Features
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* Explore a dark, story-driven campaign that can be played solo
or cooperatively with two players on the same console or via Xbox
LIVE
* Encounter a believable Medieval setting that includes 20
historical locations from the lore of the Knight of Templar such
as Cyprus, Acre and Ibelin
* Engage in fierce action-packed combat, complete with combos,
killing moves and team-based cooperative attacks
* Customize characters in a role-playing like manner, optimizing
their passive and active skills or abilities
* Enjoy gorgeous, cinematic graphics that realistically bring the
13th Century to life, complete with day-night cycles
* A dramatic, orchestral soundtrack
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- Fast-paced cooperative play allowing players to assist one another and drop-in/out letting the AI take over when one player leaves the game.
- In single player action play as either character, sw roles as you go to use the best skills for the job.
- RPG inspired character development with each character having their own skills and skill paths which the player can develop.
- Return to the 13th century, where European culture is on the brink of collapse and explore 20 historically accurate locations have been recreated.
- Enjoy gorgeous, cinematic graphics that realistically bring the 13th Century to life, complete with day-night cycles.