Eidos Announces Xbox Exclusive Game Mad Dash
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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces its first title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft - Mad Dash. The game, which is being developed by Crystal Dynamics, will be available exclusively to Xbox when it launches.
Mad Dash is a multi-player racing game that combines fast-paced, combat-style gameplay with the addictive elements of a 3D action-adventure game. The overall objective of Mad Dash is to cross the finish line first using one of nine unique characters. Each of these characters has a special ability that allows them to Dash, Bash or Glide. These unique character mechanics give players access to special shortcuts throughout the game’s ten treacherous levels. In addition to the characters’ special abilities, players also have access to power-ups, attacks and traps to thwart their opponents.
Mad Dash features training levels, single-player and multi-player modes and boss level challenges. The multi-player mode boasts an extremely high framerate with no slowdown whatsovever with support for up to four players to race against each other and additional computer-controlled opponents.
“Crystal Dynamics has once again proven their exceptional talent for developing console games with Mad Dash,” says J Allard, General Manager, Xbox Platform. “This completely original platform-style racing game is unique not only in the Xbox line-up, but across all console platforms, period.”
“Mad Dash that takes full advantage of the system capabilities of Xbox, featuring huge, incredibly detailed environments, loads of visual effects and superior four-player game speed.” says Glen Schofield, Vice President/Director at Crystal Dynamics. “Mad Dash combines the intensity of head-to-head competition with the exploration and platform elements of a character-based adventure title.”
Mad Dash is a multi-player racing game that combines fast-paced, combat-style gameplay with the addictive elements of a 3D action-adventure game. The overall objective of Mad Dash is to cross the finish line first using one of nine unique characters. Each of these characters has a special ability that allows them to Dash, Bash or Glide. These unique character mechanics give players access to special shortcuts throughout the game’s ten treacherous levels. In addition to the characters’ special abilities, players also have access to power-ups, attacks and traps to thwart their opponents.
Mad Dash features training levels, single-player and multi-player modes and boss level challenges. The multi-player mode boasts an extremely high framerate with no slowdown whatsovever with support for up to four players to race against each other and additional computer-controlled opponents.
“Crystal Dynamics has once again proven their exceptional talent for developing console games with Mad Dash,” says J Allard, General Manager, Xbox Platform. “This completely original platform-style racing game is unique not only in the Xbox line-up, but across all console platforms, period.”
“Mad Dash that takes full advantage of the system capabilities of Xbox, featuring huge, incredibly detailed environments, loads of visual effects and superior four-player game speed.” says Glen Schofield, Vice President/Director at Crystal Dynamics. “Mad Dash combines the intensity of head-to-head competition with the exploration and platform elements of a character-based adventure title.”