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A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda is a 2.5D side-scrolling action platform available for Microsoft Windows. It was developed by a Thai independent developer Extend Studio. The game takes place in a future setting where the Earth is contaminated by pollution. A Player takes control of the game protagonist Ares, the first Zytron immune robot created to battle machines that become malevolent from being exposed to the Zytron gas, in a mission to rescue human survivors from a deep space station.
| A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Extend Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Origo Games |
| Composer(s) | Hyperduck Soundworks |
| Engine | FlatRedBall |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Action, Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editThe player controls Ares' movement with WASD buttons on the keyboard and aims with mouse. Player can collect parts from destroyed enemy to craft items and upgrade weapons.Though out the game, the player will obtain new weapon in each stage.
Weapons
editZytron Blaster
editAres standard primary weapon.
Laser SMG
editRapid firing weapon.
Sonic Cannon
editBerserker Suit (DLC)
editVakyl Cannon
editAn orbital cannon that destroys all of the enemy in the screen.
Suits
editAres can change his suit in the game which gives him a different aesthetics appearance and ability.
Prototype Suit
editA suit that player will obtain at some point in the storyline. Alters the character's appearance but does not give additional effects.
Berserker Suit (DLC)
editCarbon Stealth Suit (DLC)
editSteam exclusive DLC
Indigo Pulse Suit (DLC)
editSteam exclusive DLC
Genesis Suit
editAchievement suit
Craftable Items
editRepair Kit
editHE Grenade
editHE Grenade can destroy certain non-destructible objects that can not be shot with primary weapons as well as enemy robots.
EMP Grenade
editEMP Grenade can disable electric fans that block the player from accessing certain areas as well as enemy robots.
Datacubes
editPlayer can also collect Datacubes which are scattered around through out the game. Collecting Datacubes will not only unlock background information about certain characters and enemies,but also improve Ares abilities such as lowering the number of parts needed to craft grenades.
Development
editA.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda was originally called Trashman, but the development team changed the name to appeal more to international audiences.[1]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 73.50%[2] (PC) |
| Metacritic | 68/100[3] (PC) |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 6/10[5] |
| IGN | 7.5/10[4] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 79/100 |
The game reception is mostly average. Critics from major publications praised A.R.E.S. for its soundtrack and detailed vibrant artwork while criticizing the length of the game to be too short. A.R.E.S. won second prize in 2010 Microsoft's Dream.Build.Play.[6]
References
edit- ^ "X10 Dev Blog >> Blog Archive >> Title Change". Extend Studio. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
- ^ "A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda". GameRankings. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
- ^ "A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda(PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
- ^ Moriarty, Colin (2011-02-25). ""A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
- ^ Reed, Kristan (2011-01-28). ""Download Games Roundup • Page 3" Review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
{{cite web}}: horizontal tab character in|title=at position 24 (help) - ^ North, Dale. "Microsoft's Dream.Build.Play 2010 winners announced -Destructoid". Destructoid. Retrieved 2012-02-27.