Video Gaming News - April 2004
San Jose, CA (April 7, 2004) - Namco Hometek announced today that the
company is creating a third-person action adventure game based on its character
Nina Williams from Tekken. Developed by Namco Limited, Death by Degrees is
scheduled for release on the PlayStation 2 in late 2004.
“We are pleased to announce Death by Degrees,” said Rod Nakamoto, Executive
Vice President of Research and Development at Namco Hometek Inc. “We took one of
gamers’ favorite Tekken characters out of the confines of the fighting ring and
gave her character the depth and incredible fighting agility you would expect of
a sexy former assassin.”
From Namco:
Namco extends its popular Tekken franchise by focusing on the voluptuous
operative, Nina Williams, as she confronts demons from her dark past in order to
carry out a perilous mission. Dispatched to investigate the whereabouts of a
stolen high-tech weapon, Nina must infiltrate a shadowy organization and reveal
a conspiracy on a global scale.
• 360-DEGREE COMBAT. Surrounded? An intuitive control system offers hundreds of
possible attacks in all directions using both analog sticks. The game offers
cutting edge action, featuring fighting techniques at speeds similar to that
seen in action films.
• CRITICAL STRIKE ATTACK. Use an on-screen “X-ray scan” to target the weak
points of an enemy’s body such as bones and internal organs to inflict massive
damage.
• EMPLOY STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE. Sneak up behind enemies, use evasion maneuvers,
and put unsuspecting guards out with sleeper holds.
• SPECIAL Tekken MOVES. Fans will recognize Nina’s Tekken moves including Evil
Mist, attacks, throws and submission techniques.
• INCREDIBLE GAMEPLAY VARIETY. Master a nearly unlimited combination range of
acrobatics, throws, grappling techniques, hand-to-hand weapons (including
katanas and tonfa), and firearms.
• A CINEMATIC ADVENTURE. A richly detailed story unfolds with an hour of
real-time and pre-rendered movies.
Death by Degrees blends a unique mixture of combat and adventure. Beautifully
rendered environments set the stage for game play, including combat in a weapons
research facility, a cryptic prison and a level onboard a luxury cruise ship. An
intriguing storyline with challenging scenarios, recognizable characters and
interesting character development will allow players of all skill levels to
grasp Death by Degrees game play mechanics and participate in over-the-top,
fast-paced action combat.
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