Publisher: dtp
Publisher 2: Meridian4
Developer: Frozenbyte
# of Players: 2-4
Category: Action
Release Dates
N Amer - 04/25/2006
Intl - 05/03/2006
Digital Download - 05/01/2006
Electronic - 02/06/2007
Interviews
“Shadowgrounds” Launches Players Into Space With One
Mission: Destroy All Aliens!
“We don't recycle the buildings or locations at all, so every place the player visits is completely new.”
News
Meridian4 and Steam Want to Say “Tanks”
Meridian4 announces that all Steam clients who pre-order Tank Universal will receive a copy of Shadowgrounds free of charge
Shadowgrounds Goes Online Everywhere
Software publisher Meridian4 and developer Frozenbyte are pleased to announce that the action game Shadowgrounds is now available for online distribution everywhere
Meridian4 and Frozenbyte Release New Patch for Shadowgrounds!
Meridian4 and developer Frozenbyte have today released the latest patch to their successful PC action shooter; Shadowgrounds.
Level Editor for Shadowgrounds
Meridian4 and Frozenbyte Level the Playing Field!
New Screens for Shadowgrounds
In preparation for the upcoming release of the Level Editor for Shadowgrounds, Meridian4 and Frozenbyte are showing off what is capable using the editor tool
Description
Set in the near future, Shadowgrounds pits the player against oncoming alien hordes who are invading a colony base. The intriguing storyline takes on epic heights and mission highlights include investigating alien origins, helping in rescue evacuation and setting up defense perimeters. The player gets help from many allies who play an essential part in the overall story.
In Shadowgrounds, players get a devastating arsenal of high-tech weaponry with which to dispose of the alien threat. Weapons can be customized with multiple upgrades, maximizing the carnage. Examples include a pinpoint laser that cuts aliens in half and a railgun that fires wall-bouncing bullets - several aliens can be killed with only one shot. Destructible environment allows players to wreak havoc in full scale.
Features
- Upgrade your weaponry with powerful modifications
- Face enormous monsters in boss battles
- Destructible environment allows you to wreak havoc with your arsenal
- Visit many exciting locations, including a secret military base and the alien-infested colony New Atlantis
- Fight side-by-side with your NPC allies against the massive alien hordes
- Check security cameras and computer logs to investigate alien origins
- Realistic lighting with gameplay effects bring the aliens out of the shadows
- Enjoy horrifying sound effects and a thrilling music soundtrack made exclusively for Shadowgrounds
- Powered by Frozenbyte's incredible 3D engine!
- 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP MULTIPLAYER! - 2-4 players can play the co-operative mode on the same computer to maximize the destruction.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 2000 / XP 1.5 GHz Processor 384 MB RAM DirectX compatible 128 MB graphics card DirectX compatible sound card 1 GB of available Hard Drive Space DirectX 9.0c (included) Mouse & Keyboard
Notes
3/1/06 - Reef Entertainment will publish the game in the UK, Turkey, Greece & Middle East
7/25/05 - dtp to publish the game in German.
Formerly known as Preyground.
Available through Steam May 2006.
Latest Game Comments (0)
ESRB Rating
GameZone's Review/Preview
7.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 7.5 |
| Graphics | 8 |
| Sound | 8.1 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
GZ Preview:
Steven Hopper - 02/27/2006
Shadowgrounds offers up a great sense of atmosphere and mystery in an engaging shooter package.






