Alien Breed 3: Descent
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Alien Breed 3: Descent is the sequel of Alien Breed 2: Assault
and is the third and final installment of the episodic remake of the Alien Breed
series.
and Assault
, is an isometric
shooter
set on board a futuristic spacecraft
. In each level the main character Conrad is given a series of tasks such as collecting key cards, restoring power to varies systems and clearing rooms of hazardous substances e.g. halon gas or excess water. All tasks must be completed before finding that level's exit in the form of an elevator. Standing in his way are a variety of aliens who will attack him, usually en masse. He can also suffer damage from explosions, fires, electrical disturbances and enemy turrets. Conrad can run and shoot in all directions, and can collect a number of different weapons and items to aid him. He can also purchase additional ammunition, items and upgrades from shops found at computer terminals which also function as save points. The camera angle can be rotated manually in 45 degree increments. Data pads are spread throughout the game which when collected, reveal information on the various alien species encountered throughout the game and provide back story's for the game's characters. The game features a "survival" mode in which players might survive for as long as they can against waves of aliens uses whatever weapons and items they can find around the area. This mode is available in single-player and co-op modes.
Alien Breed 2: Assault
Alien Breed 2: Assault is a video game in Team 17's Alien Breed series and the second new title in the series since 1996 after Alien Breed Evolution. It was released digitally on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade on September 22, 2010...
and is the third and final installment of the episodic remake of the Alien Breed
Alien Breed
Alien Breed is the first in a series of science fiction computer games played in the form of a top-down shooter for one or two players. It was released in 1991 by Team17 for the Commodore Amiga and later in 1993 by MicroLeague for MS-DOS.-Gameplay:...
series.
Gameplay
Alien Breed 3: Descent, like EvolutionAlien Breed Evolution
Alien Breed Evolution is a video game in Team 17's Alien Breed series and the first new title in the series since 1996. It was released digitally on Xbox Live Arcade on December 16, 2009. An updated version, called Alien Breed Impact, was released on PlayStation Network and through Steam on PC on...
and Assault
Alien Breed 2: Assault
Alien Breed 2: Assault is a video game in Team 17's Alien Breed series and the second new title in the series since 1996 after Alien Breed Evolution. It was released digitally on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade on September 22, 2010...
, is an isometric
Isometric
The term isometric comes from the Greek for "having equal measurement".isometric may mean:* Isometric projection , a method for the visual representation of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions; a form of orthographic projection, or more specifically, an axonometric projection.* Isometry and...
shooter
Shooter
Shooter may refer to:Films* Shooter , a 2000 short film depicting four paparazzi on a stakeout* Shooters , a 2001 UK television drama documentary film, set in Liverpool* Shooters , a 2002 theatrical film...
set on board a futuristic spacecraft
Spacecraft
A spacecraft or spaceship is a craft or machine designed for spaceflight. Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, planetary exploration and transportation of humans and cargo....
. In each level the main character Conrad is given a series of tasks such as collecting key cards, restoring power to varies systems and clearing rooms of hazardous substances e.g. halon gas or excess water. All tasks must be completed before finding that level's exit in the form of an elevator. Standing in his way are a variety of aliens who will attack him, usually en masse. He can also suffer damage from explosions, fires, electrical disturbances and enemy turrets. Conrad can run and shoot in all directions, and can collect a number of different weapons and items to aid him. He can also purchase additional ammunition, items and upgrades from shops found at computer terminals which also function as save points. The camera angle can be rotated manually in 45 degree increments. Data pads are spread throughout the game which when collected, reveal information on the various alien species encountered throughout the game and provide back story's for the game's characters. The game features a "survival" mode in which players might survive for as long as they can against waves of aliens uses whatever weapons and items they can find around the area. This mode is available in single-player and co-op modes.
External links
- Alien Breed 3 Descent, May 8, 2011
- Xbox Page