Arcatera: "The Dark Brotherhood" Takes Point-and-Click Genre To New Levels On Dreamcast and Pc
Non-linear role-playing mystery adventure brings fantasy world to life.
ECTS- 3 September 2000 - Arcatera: "The Dark Brotherhood" is a "point and click" adventure game set in the city of Senora within the fantasy world of Arcatera. Based on a complex "Name Of The Rose"-style criminal investigation, the hero (and a party of his choosing) have only 3 weeks of game-time to counter the evil deeds of a satanic gang. With a non-linear story-line, the game may lead to various outcomes depending on the player's actions and attitude towards others (multiple branches lead to over 10 possible endings). The player not only has complete freedom of action, but also lives in a realistic city where all the inhabitants have definite behaviour patterns (they can be seen eating, sleeping and moving around the city depending on their needs). The game also contains role-playing elements such magic, combat (complete with group tactics), party personalisation and progression (through experience, money, equipment etc.)
Arcatera is one of the only games of such depth and complexity to be released on Dreamcast, and one of the most advanced in its genre on PC. It is graced with beautiful 2D pre-rendered graphics, over 200 stunning locations, 150 interactive characters (complete with high quality voice acting) and an open-ended intrigue storyline that varies from one game to another. Arcatera also has a unique immersive atmosphere and stacks of replay value. This truly is the first game to successfully combine the beauty and atmosphere of a top class graphic adventure with the depth of a traditional RPG.
Arcatera is set to appeal to a wide audience of Adventure / RPG / fantasy fans, and its accessible nature seems sure to draw in even the more casual players.
Key Features:
· 3D characters in beautiful 2D pre-rendered environments.
· A mix of classic adventure and RPG elements with zombies and ghouls.
· A non-linear storyline, with many different ways to solve each puzzle - giving the player freedom to choose how to go about solving the mysteries.
· Strong replay value created by the variety of endings and the numerous factors that change at the start of each new game, all based on an complex and involving plot.
· A large number of NPCs (Non Player Characters), locations and dialogue.
· Impressively intelligent AI and logical concepts make the NPCs behaviour and actions highly realistic.
· The limited-time scale adds suspense: if the player fails to solve the mystery with 3 weeks, he has failed his mission.
Availability:
Arcatera: "The Dark Brotherhood" will be available for Dreamcast in November 2000.
Arcatera is one of the only games of such depth and complexity to be released on Dreamcast, and one of the most advanced in its genre on PC. It is graced with beautiful 2D pre-rendered graphics, over 200 stunning locations, 150 interactive characters (complete with high quality voice acting) and an open-ended intrigue storyline that varies from one game to another. Arcatera also has a unique immersive atmosphere and stacks of replay value. This truly is the first game to successfully combine the beauty and atmosphere of a top class graphic adventure with the depth of a traditional RPG.
Arcatera is set to appeal to a wide audience of Adventure / RPG / fantasy fans, and its accessible nature seems sure to draw in even the more casual players.
Key Features:
· 3D characters in beautiful 2D pre-rendered environments.
· A mix of classic adventure and RPG elements with zombies and ghouls.
· A non-linear storyline, with many different ways to solve each puzzle - giving the player freedom to choose how to go about solving the mysteries.
· Strong replay value created by the variety of endings and the numerous factors that change at the start of each new game, all based on an complex and involving plot.
· A large number of NPCs (Non Player Characters), locations and dialogue.
· Impressively intelligent AI and logical concepts make the NPCs behaviour and actions highly realistic.
· The limited-time scale adds suspense: if the player fails to solve the mystery with 3 weeks, he has failed his mission.
Availability:
Arcatera: "The Dark Brotherhood" will be available for Dreamcast in November 2000.
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