Video Gaming News - September 2002
Westlake Village, CA (September 23, 2002) - TDK Mediactive today announced that Robotech: Battlecry has shipped for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
“We set out to create a title which would deliver amazing gameplay, stellar
visuals and live up to the expectations of the loyal Robotech fan base,” said
Stefan Serwe, vice president of marketing, TDK Mediactive. “We are confident
that core gamers, fans of the original animated series and anyone who enjoys
exciting action titles will love this game.”
From TDK Mediactive:
Developed for TDK Mediactive by Vicious Cycle, Robotech: Battlecry is a fast
paced, third-person action shooter based on the extremely popular animated TV
series. Players assume the role of a new character Jack Archer, a fighter pilot
in the Robotech Defense Force. As the intense storyline unfolds, Jack battles it
out with the invading Zentraedi alien armada utilizing his versatile Veritech
Fighter, a giant transformable mechanized robot that can convert into a
high-flying jet fighter, a 40-foot tall humanoid robot, or a hybrid unit that
combines elements of both. With a plot set parallel to the original TV show,
Jack encounters classic Robotech characters including, Rick Hunter, Lynn Minmei,
Lisa Hayes and even old foes such as Khyron. The stylized, cel shaded animation
spans more than 45 missions set in city ruins, canyons, the skies above Macross
City, space, foreign planets and the rings of Saturn.
The game is full of unlockable features, including interviews with many of
the voice actors from the original Robotech series, who also lend their talents
to the video game. In addition, multiple Veritech models and dozens of designs
can be unlocked, such as the cult-classic “Skull One.” The game also features a
split screen versus mode. Two players can go head-to-head in a number of great
battle environments while piloting Veritech fighters or even Zentraedi female
power armor.
A special Collector’s Edition of Robotech: Battlecry is available exclusively
through Electronics Boutique and GameStop. The limited edition box set is packed
with bonuses, including the game’s soundtrack, an exclusive t-shirt, art and
more. Robotech: Battlecry is also scheduled to release on the Nintendo GameCube®
along with Robotech®: The Macross Saga for Game Boy® Advance in October.
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