Disruptor (video game)

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Disruptor
Developer(s) Insomniac Games
Publisher(s) Universal Interactive Studios
Release date(s) NA November 20, 1996
EU December 1996
JP April 1997
Genre(s) First-person shooter
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Teen (T)
Platform(s) PlayStation
Media CD-ROM

Disruptor is a video game for the PlayStation. It was the first game by developer Insomniac Games, who would later go on to create the popular Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank series.[1]

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[edit] Gameplay

Gameplay of Disruptor is similar to many first-person shooters, but the player has access to special powers called "Psionics", similar to psychokinesis. Different powers include drain, healing, shock, and a shield. [2]

[edit] Development

[edit] Reception

Disruptor was well received at the time of its release, with scores averaging at 82%.[3] IGN noted that the game was above average for the Doom clones seen on the PlayStation.[4] Victor Lucas of The Electric Playground said that the game benefited greatly from the publisher's Hollywood connections, praising the production values, and giving the game an 8.5 out of 10.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Insomniac Games. Insomniac Games. Retrieved on 2006-10-26.
  2. ^ a b Victor Lucas. Electric Playground. Retrieved on 2006-10-26.
  3. ^ Disruptor Reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2006-10-23.
  4. ^ Disruptor Review. IGN.com (1996). Retrieved on 2006-10-23.

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