Codename: Outbreak
Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Publisher 2: Titus Interactive
Developer: GSC GameWorld
Category: Action
Release Dates
Intl - 10/12/2001
N Amer - 12/18/2001
GameZone's Review
7.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 7 |
| Graphics | 7 |
| Sound | 7 |
| Difficulty | 9 |
| Concept | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 8 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Reviewer: Kevin “BIFF” Giacobbi
Review Date: 12/26/2001
Complete the objectives, kill the bad guys, grab the equipment or power-ups you need, rescue the good guys, and don't get killed in the process.
Full Codename: Outbreak Review
6.1
News
Virgin is ready to make its grand return to the PC gaming scene!
PC gamers will be delighted to hear that their favorite Virgin is coming back for more. Everyone thought that Virgins were somewhat of a myth in these days, but surprise, surprise… The wonderful Virgin has returned.
Virgin Interactive gearing up to release Codename: Outbreak next month
In preparation for next month’s release of the highly-anticipated Codename:Outbreak, Virgin Interactive and GSC GameWorld have issued a new playable demo, available at www.venom3D.com and, soon, www.codenameoutbreak.com
Description
A close call with a Class-C comet has left the Earth decimated by meteors. But beyond the devastation lurks a more sinister threat – alien spores, which are mutating living creatures into hideous and lethal creatures. Eventually, humans start to mutate – and it’s here that the player is called to arms as part of a global task force sent to wipe out the alien threat. In single-player mode, the game is a heart-in-mouth action fest, combining moments of all-out-action with tactical planning as players command a two-man strike force. The game utilises sophisticated enemy routines, with complex sight and hearing algorithms combing to create highly intelligent adversaries. Missions need to be tackled in number of ways – guard routines need to be studied and surveillance disabled before a successful strike is launched. The buddy system allows players to specify timed attacks so sentries can be taken out simultaneously. Co-ordination between the two team-mates is vital, and players can directly switch between soldiers as they wish. Alternatively, commands can be issued to fellow soldiers with key strokes, leaving players able to concentrate on their own actions.
Hardware Requirements
Pentium II 266; Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ 2000; 128MB RAM; 4X CD- ROM Drive; DirectX 8.0 certified 3D accelerator with at least 8MB of memory; DirectX 8.0 certified sound card; Mouse and Keyboard
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