June 16 , 2004
Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space Announced for Xbox
Blinx is back, and this
time he's taking on a whole new dimension! Microsoft Game Studios today
announced that Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space, the sequel to
one of the best-selling Xbox® action-platformers, is in development
and slated for a holiday 2004 release. Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space
is the world's first 5-D game, giving players control over both
Time and Space. Using customized characters, gamers
can choose to battle against one another in Battle Mode or team
up in two-player Cooperative Mode.
In development by Japan-based Artoon, Co. Ltd., Blinx 2: Masters of
Time & Space throws players into the shoes of a heroic cat
bravely taking control of time in order to face tough battles and puzzling
challenges. Just like using a VCR remote control, players' customized
cats have the power to slow down the action, pause, review, fast-forward,
record and even combine them in challenging situations. As the
story unfolds, players will also step into the role of the enemy
pigs to gain control of the space continuum in a variety of stealth
missions. Players will create their own customized pigs and
feel like they have control over black holes and worm holes.
Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space features various multiplayer
modes that will allow gamers to get their friends in on the action.
Players can grab a friend and play through the story in two-player Cooperative Mode,
compete in multiplayer Battle Mode with up to four players on
one Xbox or make their ways through
the single-player missions on their own. Those who choose to
play through the storyline cooperatively will need to overcome
tougher groups of enemies and unique two-player challenges with strategy
and teamwork. Cooperative players will also be rewarded with unique
map locations that are only accessible in two-player mode. In
Battle Mode, gamers can choose to lead a squad of cats using time
control powers or command a team of enemy pigs using space
control powers. Whether they are playing through single player
missions or any of the multiplayer modes, players can fully customize
their cats and pigs by designing the character's face, body and
clothing. |