TACHYON: THE FRINGE (PC) IN CAPE TOWN

Tachyon: The Fringe (PC) Brand New In Box (Sealed but sometimes supplied without film wrapping) THIS PRODUCT IS IMPORTED ON ORDER - PLEASE SEE "SHIPPING & PAYMENT" FOR DELIVERY TIMES Game Information Platform:   Windows ELSPA Minimum Age: 11 Media: Video Game  See more system requirements Product details Features: Exploration-based adventures made possible through a vastly detailed universe and open-ended mission structure Gigantic space stations/colonies to explore Search for rare resources and other items to help you on your quest Two sided storyline allows player to join either GalSpan Mega-Corporation or Bora Rebel Settlers Hire different wingman to take with you on your trek New regions to explore as game progresses Fly a variety of distinct space ships each with its own cockpit and unique combat characteristics Upgrade/modify your ship with a variety of weapons and equipment Intelligent non-scripted AI that scans unknown ships, assesses threat levels and prioritizes targets Multiple armament types -- Laser, torpedo, and missile-based weapons Advanced pyrotechnics and special effects Fully integrated in-game cinematic engine Intense large-scale multiplayer combat through NovaWorld Product Description ReviewBruce Campbell, star of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness and Xena: Warrior Princess, lends his superb voiceover talent to space-fighter jock Jake Logan in Tachyon: The Fringe. As Jake, players assume the role of a bad ass pilot for hire in the 26th century. The plot and setting of the game are perfect for a gritty sci-fi tale. Tachyon jump gates connect distant planets, enabling interstellar trade. Mega-corporations hire contract pilots to protect space convoys and valuable cargo from pirates. Jake Logan, a veteran pilot battle tested from age 14, has built a reputation of skilled combat and quick decision making. Advance Ganymede Technologies, a starship design firm, takes notice and hires Jake for contract work. For the most part, Tachyon: The Fringe eschews standard space combat simulation conventions by eliminating linear mission structure. Tachyon typically provides several missions, called "jobs" in the game, which the player can select in any order. Rewards for completing jobs include gaining the use of new technology, obtaining cash for purchasing new ships, weapons, and equipment, and advancing the main story line. Players decide how to equip their ships and spend their mission bounty. This freedom gives each new mission a fresh feel. Bruce Campbell's infectious sarcasm and undeniable cool factor fit the grizzled space cowboy perfectly; often you'll want to complete missions or destroy enemy ships just to hear which one-liners Bruce says next. Missions jam packed with dialogue create short, exciting stories; soon, though, Jake finds himself embroiled in a larger plot involving a renegade colony fortifying its territory in an area of space known as the Fringe. Tachyon's graphics look sharp, though inconsistent in areas. Star bases and fighters exude size and detail; however, bland hanger bays and the multicoloured ship interface strike a contrast against the beauty of deep space and immense capital ships. Sound effects fare better with stellar voice acting, crisp weapon effects, and menacing deep bass as ships rush through space. A solid entry into the space combat genre, NovaLogic's Tachyon: The Fringe dares to be different and succeeds. Free multiplayer action over NovaLogic's online gaming service NovaWorld extends enjoyment; compete with dozens of players online in deathmatch-style Arena Match or the team-based Base Wars. --Doug Radcliffe Manufacturer's DescriptionTachyon: The Fringe sets players into a mysterious universe 300 years in the future. By this time, humans have mastered space travel and have exploited many of the resources that far-off planets have to offer. The GalSpan Corporation has its eye on the rich resources of the Bora Territories, a move that has made the Bora people uneasy. Players must choose the side they want to play on. An array of 15 to 20 missions, an expansive playing area, and advanced multiplayer capabilities make this game spectacular.