Posts Tagged ‘action genre’

Alpha Protocol

Monday, February 9th, 2009
Alpha Protocol

Alpha Protocol

Alpha Protocol is a third-person role playing game from the action genre that is developed by Obsidian Entertainment. It is published by SEGA. The game centers on CIA field agent Michael Thornton and his adventures as a rookie.
The plot starts from a mission that goes awry. Michael Thornton could not interact with his contacts. His superiors betrayed him and the United States government is hunting him. As a response, Michael turns to the Alpha Protocol. This is reserved for senior agents. He operates undercover and discovers conspiracy after conspiracy. (more…)

Afro Samurai

Monday, February 9th, 2009
Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai

Can you help Afro Samurai become the number one warrior? Afro Samurai, developed by Namco Bandai and published by Surge is a third person action game based on the action anime Afro Samurai. Players will assume the character of Afro and help him fight his way to becoming “Number One”. Help him fight his way through groups of ninjas, assassins and samurais. Fans of the action genre will get more than just the slice and dice action typical of sword fighting games. Catch Afro Samurai on sale on late January 2009.

PLOT
Afro Samurai is based on the anime of the same name. In this fictional samurai world, there are two powerful bands that endow its owners with god-like fighting abilities. The “Number One” band is the most powerful, thus making its owner the top fighter in the world. He can only be challenged the owner of the “Number Two” band who must, at least, match his god-like prowess. The story will revolve around a black samurai with a prominent hairstyle. Afro, aptly named for his signature hairstyle, is on a quest to become “Number One”. Justice, the current “Number One”, can only be challenged by the wearer of the “Number Two” band. Afro is the current “Number Two” and is therefore eligible to challenge and defeat Justice. (more…)