Product description
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Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a
dark, mysterious planet in the future. Players take on the role
of Joseph Turok, a former black ops commando, now part of an
elite special forces squad, known as Whiskey Company, which is on
a mission to take down a war criminal - Turok's former mentor,
Roland Kane. While Whiskey Company is traveling to the
genetically altered planet inhabited by Kane and his soldiers,
Whiskey Company's ship is down. Turok must use his elite
training to elude Kane's well-trained army, known as
Mendel-Gruman, and the ravenous, unpredictable dinosaurs, huge
insects and other massive creatures that populate the dangerous
environment. Turok's mission? Survive at all costs.
Dino Mauling - Dinosaurs pounce on Turok and he must struggle to
pull himself from their jaws to avoid being eaten Realistic A.I.
- Enemy soldiers respond dynamically to the player's movements
and dinosaurs react in unpredictable predatory behaviors
Multiplayer - Engage in online multiplayer modes for up to 16
players with terrifying creatures added to the mix ESRB Rated M
for Mature
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Prepare to experience an evolution in the first person shooter.
Originally one of the most popular titles for the Nintendo 64,
the Turok franchise has returned with a roar; this time springing
on to the Next Generation gaming platform. Armed with a rich,
all-new story line, as well as features and gameplay that will
remind players why they fell for the genre in the first place,
players will come away knowing why it is a good thing for humans
that dinosaurs went extinct.
The Story
You are Joseph Turok, once a member of Wolf Pack the most
savage, merciless black ops squad of its time. Now, you have been
attached by special order to Whiskey Company, an elite commando
team, for what should have been a simple mission: Capture and
detain Roland Kane from his fortress on a worthless, backwater
planet. Kane is an escaped war criminal, the once-legendary
leader of Wolf Pack...and your former mentor. Unbeknownst to you
and your team, Kane is in command of a secret para force
funded by the Mendel-Gruman (M-G) Corporation. As Whiskey
Company's ship approaches the planet, it is blasted out of the
sky by Kane's troops. Suddenly, your simple mission isn't quite
so simple. Even worse, it quickly becomes apparent that
Mendel-Gruman scientists have been terraforming and genetically
engineering the once-barren planet for accelerated evolution.
The Trouble with Dinosaurs
The trouble is that they like meat and thats just what you are
to them. So your number one rule is dont get eaten. Far from
cuddly, the genetically altered prehistoric beasts that
Mendel-Gruman has unleashed on the landscape of the world you are
dropped into come in all shapes, sizes. Although game developer,
Propaganda Games, drew from Earths own fossil record, they also
let their creative juices flow as they created the deadly fauna
of the game. Just a few of the beasties players will have to deal
with are:
Velociraptors Velociraptors are some of the most vicious and
deadly predators on the planet. Beware, they can charge their
prey, knocking them backwards and then mauling them with their
deadly claws and teeth.
Mini-Raptors Despite their diminutive size, mini-raptors move
quickly and often hunt in packs, making them a deadly enemy.
Dilophosaurus This large dinosaur is a mean carnivore with a
huge appetite. It has a large crest on its head and can use its
powerful tail to knock down enemies.
Lurkers Like a cross between a dinosaur and a powerful jungle
cat, Lurkers prowl the jungle, climbing and positioning
themselves on trees and rocks, always ready to pounce on its next
prey.
Soldier Bugs These eight legged creatures look like the common
scorpion, but they are much bigger and deadlier. They can be
encountered in caves and other dark, enclosed areas on the
planet. They are often seen in swarms, and due to their large
size can easily overcome prey.
T-Rex The Mother of all dinosaurs, the T-Rex is the smartest
and largest of all creature enemies on this terraformed planet.
Turok and Whisky company will have many run-ins with the T-Rex
throughout the campaign.
In addition to these, other creatures also roam the jungles and
caves of the planet, some carnivorous and others eaters,
but all are dangerous. Underestimate them at your own risk.
Strategy and Multiplayer Mayhem
Although the real attention grabber in Turok are the dinosaurs,
the most challenging combat in the game is essentially human on
human. In these clashes the dinos serve as very dangerous
obstacles. Even so, its best not to go dino crazy, so the best
players should not only come to coexist with the terrible
lizards of this planet, but find a use for them. Through a
combination of tactics players will learn how to use the
single-minded feeding instinct of the dinosaurs against their
human enemies, both real and AI. But be cautious. Your human
nents know the rules of engagement as well as you do and may
very well use your own tactics against you.
Regarding game modes, in addition to a single player mode
utilizing engaging cinematic flashbacks and in-game interactions
with non-playable characters to reveal the path that has brought
Turok to the jungles of this alien world, players will also enjoy
several raging online multiplayer modes. Including everything
from four-player co-op play to 16 player matches in deathmatch
and capture the modes, these online frag-fests are best
enjoyed by spreading the action across the games seven in-game
s. Filled with a variety of terrain ranging from high exposed
routes, to low lying paths and even lava covered volcano slopes,
these s and possible additional downloadable content, should
add extensive hours of gameplay.
Weapons Quiet and Not So Quiet Kills
True to its RPG roots Turok comes loaded with a large arsenal of
weapons, but the real fun of this selection is its variety.
Easily accessible from your controllers D-Pad, available weapons
are both low tech and modern, and range from the basic, but quite
deadly survival and compound bow, all the way up to
standard FPS favorites like chain s, s, duel-wield
pistols and a rocket launcher. Learning to use all these at the
proper time is also crucial. Beyond the addiction of taking down
an enemy with nothing but a cold piece of steel, silence on the
battlefield can be priceless, especially when there are raptors
about that will come running at the slightest sound. But on the
other hand a rocket launcher does come in handy in a pinch.
In the end whether its taking on the games larger than life
fauna or its unabashed old-school shooter roots, Turok is a sure
bet to deliver for gamers yearning to get back to the good old
days.
- Strategic Combat-Choose to take out your enemies with quiet kills or massive firepower.
- Intense Dino Combat-Battle vicious dinosaurs or lure them to attack your enemies.
- Explosive Weapons-Choose from 13 weapons with most featuring a secondary function.
- Intelligent A.I.-Enemy soldiers advance to flank and dinosaurs react in unpredictable predatory and defensive behavior.
- Multiplayer Action-Take the fight on-line with intense action for up to 16 players on dinosaur-infested s.