Namco Announces Death By Degrees
April 7, 2004
San Jose,
Ca., (April 7, 2004) – Leading video games publisher and
developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that the company is
creating a third-person action adventure game based on its popular
character Nina Williams from the best-selling 3-D fighting
franchise, TEKKEN®. Developed by Namco Limited, DEATH BY
DEGREES is scheduled for release on the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system in late 2004.
“We are pleased to announce DEATH BY DEGREES,”
said Rod Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of
Research and Development at Namco Hometek Inc. “We took one of
gamers’ favorite TEKKEN characters out of the confines of the
fighting ring and gave her character the depth and incredible
fighting agility you would expect of a sexy former assassin.”
Namco extends its popular TEKKEN franchise by focusing on the
voluptuous operative, Nina Williams, as she confronts demons from
her dark past in order to carry out a perilous mission. Dispatched
to investigate the whereabouts of a stolen high-tech weapon, Nina
must infiltrate a shadowy organization and reveal a conspiracy on a
global scale.
· 360-DEGREE COMBAT. Surrounded? An intuitive control
system offers hundreds of possible attacks in all directions using
both analog sticks. The game offers cutting edge action, featuring
fighting techniques at speeds similar to that seen in action films.
· CRITICAL STRIKE ATTACK. Use an on-screen “X-ray scan”
to target the weak points of an enemy’s body such as bones and
internal organs to inflict massive damage.
· EMPLOY STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE. Sneak up behind
enemies, use evasion maneuvers, and put unsuspecting guards out with
sleeper holds.
· SPECIAL TEKKEN MOVES. Fans will recognize Nina’s
Tekken moves including Evil Mist, attacks, throws and submission
techniques.
· INCREDIBLE GAMEPLAY VARIETY. Master a nearly
unlimited combination range of acrobatics, throws, grappling
techniques, hand-to-hand weapons (including katanas and tonfa), and
firearms.
· A CINEMATIC ADVENTURE. A richly detailed story
unfolds with an hour of real-time and pre-rendered movies.
DEATH BY DEGREES blends a unique mixture of
combat and adventure. Beautifully rendered environments set the
stage for game play, including combat in a weapons research
facility, a cryptic prison and a level onboard a luxury cruise ship.
An intriguing storyline with challenging scenarios, recognizable
characters and interesting character development will allow players
of all skill levels to grasp DEATH BY DEGREES
game play mechanics and participate in over-the-top, fast-paced
action combat.
Reported
By: Jared Black
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