Thorn (video game)
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| Thorn | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Crossbeam Studios Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
Thorn is an action/adventure video game being developed by Crossbeam Studios Entertainment (CSE) for the Wii.
The information on this page was current as of September 2006.
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[edit] History
Thorn is still in early development. Crossbeam Studios Entertainment are focusing their efforts on the video game Orb, however, they occasionally take time off to brainstorm for ideas on Thorn.[citation needed] It is just a side project taken on by Greg Szemiot in his down time, it is a cyber punk* futuristic game that is rumored to have many innovative features, not seen in most games today. It is only cyber punk in style rather than in subculture though; Cyberpunk art rarely-to-never contains magic or the occult, which will be visible in the game.
[edit] Story
The storyline in Thorn starts on Earth in 2276, 12 years after the Orbiter Rebellions. Michael Reaver was a Special Forces operative over intelligence at the end of the war, and has just gotten a special message from a friend and former squadmate sent from the 6th planet of a distant solar system. The friend, Andy Weiss, has fallen ill and is on his deathbed. Michael sets out for the system. As he arrives on the planet, he finds his friend executed, and himself arrested for the murder.
In the game, players escape incarceration, travel to other planets, and interact with the local populations, they will uncover a deep conspiracy, as well as mythical beings, creatures, and a dark secret of humanity's past.
[edit] Gameplay
CSE has stated that Thorn is likely to receive either a T or M ESRB rating. They plan to fully utilize the Wii's controller and "nunchaku" attachment. CSE has announced that Thorn will have the following features:
- A futuristic world steeped in paranoia and the occult.
- A storyline exploring the occult underworld
- Innovative controls designed from the ground up for the Wii's Free Hand Controller
Players will explore the world from both first person and third person perspectives. They will have access to vehicles, projectile weapons, and melee combat weapons such as swords.
Players will also have the choice of experiencing flying levels, stealth levels, action levels, and exploration levels. The game is very open, allowing players to travel from planet to planet, join groups like gangs and religious communities, and even communicate with people in other solar systems.
[edit] Graphics
CSE has posted concept art on its official website though it is currently unavailable due to transition into a new website. No in-game images are available at this time.
[edit] News Stories
Crossbeam Studios Entertainment has participated in a number of interviews about the Thorn game. One interview with Connect Revolution gives more details about Thorn.
Crossbeam Studios Entertainment is also working on two other Wii projects called 'Orb' and Darkness.
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