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 For
awhile there all we were seeing on the PC was Diablo
clones. That eventually gave way to the glut of FPS
clones we are still trying to swallow. But don't fret
Diablo fans, because we've got some good news for
you. Yup, a Diablo clone being released in FPS season!
Isn't that against the videogame law or something?
Restricted
Area promises a heavier emphasis on action, over the
dungeon exploring of Diablo and it's brethren, while
remaining true to its RPG roots. Players will be fast
forwarded to the year 2083 (2084 was already taken)
where not only is the world a biohazard complete with
mutant inhabited wastelands, but Aussie sugar pop
slow dance crooners, Air Supply are enjoying another
resurgence in popularity. I'll take the mutants, thank
you very much. At least they won't lull me into a
coma. They might beat me into one, but I'll take that
anyday.
 Players
will be able to team up and tackle the world of Restricted
Area together via the robust multiplayer mode. But
hey kids, don't forget about that robust story driven
single player adventure. Players will be able to chose
from four totally robust characters all with their
own robust strengths and robust weaknesses. Robust
robust robust robust robus- whoa. What the hell was
that all about?
Look
for Restricted Area in stores sometime in the robust
month of March. For now, check out the screens and
features.
 Features:
- Action-packed
Cyber-Punk RPG which brings you into a dark and
fascinating world comparable to Matrix and Bladerunner
- Four
totally different characters with unique skills,
each with a detailed back-story, progress independently
through the same narrative; the story is revealed
from various angles
- Complex
role-playing system: Each character has access to
Misc skills and to unique skills related to its
characterization: 75 skills with 10 levels (750
skill levels in total). Uncountable number of weapons,
Cyberware and Bioware to boost your abilities
- Dynamic
dialogues adapted to the situation and the player's
actions
- Unlimited
computer generated subquests and levels
- Cooperative
Multiplayer mode
- Takes
advantage of IRIS, the fastest and most powerful
engine ever written for an isometric game, which
took over two years to create and which has been
created especially for Restricted Area. Innumerable
visual effects, for example dynamical lights and
shadows, rain, fog, smoke, dust, fire, water, explosions
and reflections
- Advanced
combat system for fast-paced action with shooter
elements.
- Environment
effects combat. Imagine light, shadow, distance,
height level, weather and movement of the target
affect the chance to hit
- Advanced
AI with group tactics that reacts on your "visible
strength" - the perceived strength and condition
of your character, like the weapon in his hand
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