Video Gaming News - February 2003
Glen Cove, NY (February 11, 2003) - Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today
announced that it has shipped Vexx for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
Developed by Acclaim's internal development studio in Austin, Texas, Vexx is an
original game that allows players to assume the role of the title character as
he embarks on a heroic, combat-laden quest to seek vengeance on those that
enslaved his people.
"Vexx illustrates our ongoing commitment to creating new intellectual
properties that set industry benchmarks and deliver captivating game play
experiences for consumers," said Evan Stein, Vice President of Marketing. "With
incredible graphics, non-stop combat action and immense levels with puzzles and
exploration, Vexx is the premier platform game of 2003."
From Acclaim:
On the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the
villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the
Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible
ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon the townsfolk, enslaving
them to work deep in the caves that surrounded their village. Dark Yabu murdered
the grandfather of the young Vexx, who managed to quietly escape aboard the
enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, was the last pair of
War Talons, which leapt from their chest onto Vexx's outstretched hands, and
bonded to his arms and giving him special powers. Prepared to meet his destiny,
Vexx embarks upon a heroic quest through volcanic islands, desert temples,
frozen citadels, and giant's castles, to confront Dark Yabu high atop the
Landspire, save his people, and avenge the death of his grandfather.
Vexx offers an array of exciting features, including:
9 extraordinary worlds, spanning tree canopy villages, mysterious caves,
desert temples, underwater cities, frozen citadels and more;
Over 70 player objectives throughout 30-hours of game play;
Central hub system allows players to travel between worlds at their leisure;
Free climbing mode allows players to climb uneven surfaces and dangle beneath
overhangs;
Day and night cycles with real-time lighting. Darkness changes the landscape
and characters: enemies become more aggressive and the environments become more
hostile;
Ultra-responsive player controls that reacts instantly to player inputs:
players can cancel a move midway through and fire off extensive combo attacks;
Hidden sundials allowing players to change the time of day;
Advanced environment mapping produce reflections, glows, and highlights on
Vexx's metal gloves and knee guards;
Highly flexible cinematic camera system;
Epic soundtrack and stunning 3D surround sound effects.
Vexx is currently available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment
system, XboxÔ video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCubeÔ, each at
suggested retail prices of $49.99. For more information about Vexx, please visit
www.Vexxthegame.com
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