Epic Sci-fi Action... The Advent of Humanity Begins!
Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games,
presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of
game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise,
refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a
visually imaginative universe. Advent is akin to a fast-paced action movie where
the player is swept up in a continuously evolving series of sequences and
events.
Working with award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card, GlyphX
Games has created a gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike
into an incredible intergalactic saga. In Advent Rising, players make decisions
that effect not only what they experience in the first game, but the entire
Advent trilogy.
At the dawn of interstellar reasoning, as the first intelligent races took to
the stars and began to interact with each other, they discovered a common thread
– the legend of an ancient race that would one day “deliver” the universe.
This race was known as the Humans.
The Seekers alone held the key to the secret of the humans.
Humanity did in fact exist, and the Seekers were doing all that they could to
eradicate them. Under the guise of “benevolent explores” they spread
methodically through out the galaxy destroying all human life they came in
contact with. Consequently, the Seekers did in fact discover many new races and
helped introduce them into the galactic arena. This served the Seekers two fold.
It allowed them to constantly spread their influence and strengthen their
military and civic control of the galaxy, and it allowed them to retain and
magnify their image of philanthropic nobility.
The Aurelian culture was rich with tales of humanity. When
they were discovered by the Seekers many of their legends rekindled long dormant
ideals within the galactic senate. With the added insight, knowledge, and
technology that interstellar society offered the Aurelian’s, it was not long
before the Seekers duplicity was discovered. Enraged, the government formed a
small covert faction within the Aurelian military to gather as much information
about Seeker operations as possible. It was because of this group that Edumea, a
small world inhabited by humans, was first discovered and a rescue organized.
With the introduction into the galactic senate close at hand, and the promise
of power and wealth looming overhead, many governing Aurelian officials began to
doubt the plan to help the humans. They argued that if discovered they would be
completely destroyed by the Seekers. It was their opinion that in order to save
themselves and insure their place in the senate, their policy on humanity should
be to simply look the other way.
With growing dissention within the government it was feared that the Seekers
would discover the Aurelian’s plans, and consequently discover the planet of
Edumea. Knowing this, the Aurelian head sent a small diplomatic force to Edumea.
The humans were to be warned of their plight and aided in any way possible.
As initial steps are being taken toward healing the scars that warfare has
left on the battered Edumean civilization, the Aurelians arrive. A diplomatic
entourage is quickly formed by the newly established coalition government—a
dozen representatives of humanity to make this pivotal first contact with an
alien race. Ethan Wyeth, a world-renowned fighter pilot and war hero is the
obvious choice to pilot this vital assembly to first contact. Using his fame and
influence, he has his younger brother, Gideon (the player), assigned as co-pilot
for the mission. From earliest childhood, Ethan has often relied on his
brother’s level-headedness and clear thinking to support him in unpredictable
situations, and this will be no exception.
- An unprecedented single-player gameplay that allows gamers to play through
the thrilling action sequences of a blockbuster movie or game, rather than
just watch them
- Switch between 3rd and 1st person point-of-view
- Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma
physics engine
- Unprecedented collaboration with award-winning, sci-fi author Orson Scott
Card on sweeping storyline
- Downloadable level from Xbox Live and PC online
- Develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation and
energy shields
- Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire
abilities;
- Command a vast array of incredible vehicles including human and alien
assault vehicles, hover tanks and flying vehicles
- Versatile control scheme that allows for acrobatic movement and precise
targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers
- Musical score features 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra and members of
legendary choir
- Dolby Digital 5.1 support
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