G-Nome
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| Developer(s) | 7th Level |
| Publisher(s) | 7th Level |
| Release date(s) | February 28, 1997 (NA) |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, Mech, Mecha, Simulation, Mech Simulation, 3D Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Teen (13+) |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Media | CD |
| System requirements | Pentium 90 CPU or equivalent; 16 MB RAM, 30 MB hard drive space, Windows 95 or Up |
| Input | Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick |
G-Nome is a video game developed by 7th Level video game company, which was released on February 28, 1997. The game was part of a new and popular genre of Mech games that offered gameplay where you control giant-robot-like machines called HAWCs (Heavy Armored Weapon Chassis), similar to the games of the Mechwarrior-Series or the games accompanying the Heavy Gear-Universe, which were published around that time. In addition to that, you can exit your vehicle and proceed on foot to either capture other HAWCs or to carry out tasks you cannot execute from within your machine. That way, the destruction of your Mech is not necessarily the end of the game, since you still have the chance of capturing a new one, if you left the old one in time. Players are restricted to within the game area by the Orbital defence kill zone. Should a player wander too far outside, a computer voice will warn the player. If the player continues, the computer will say "have a nice day", and the players HAWC will be destroyed by a huge laser blast. It is possible to eject to safety, however.
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[edit] Game Storyline
The game takes place in a dysfunctional world that humans and three other alien races are battling to control: the Union (human), the Darken Empire, the Scorp, and the Bendian Mercenaries. You play Joshua Gant, a Union operative assigned to investigate reports of a secret project entitled G-Nome. Early on, you learn that the G-Nome is a genetically modified killing machine.
The project deals with the genetic modification of people into beasts called G-Nomes. The main character's best friend, who was thought to be killed, is discovered (in the last level of the game) to have been transformed into one of these creatures. Instead of killing it, the main character let the G-Nome live and prompt it to run away before the troops arrive. The G-Nome's fate is unknown; it was last seen in the credits heading toward the sunset.
[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Allies
Kylie is another Union operative, with the same assignment. You will work together for much of the game.
Thane is a technician who also works for the Union. She arrives at a pivotal mission, and brings a new hand weapon.
Sheridan is someone you have worked with before, and you still harbor some suspicion of him.
[edit] Enemies
Enemies can be killed with about the same degree of difficulty. Some make better targets than others.
Merc: Bendian Mercenaries are tall, and their troops and machines are primarily colored blue. Their HAWCS incorporate an unpredictable array of weapons, and have no auto-eject device.
Scorp: The Scorp race is also tall, but uses green as a primary color for their assets. HAWC durability is comparable to Union HAWCS.
Darken: The Darken Empire's troops are noticeably short, but they seem to be harder to kill than the other races. Their HAWCs also absorb damage well.
[edit] Weapons
PRIF44: This is your laser rifle. It is a very light energy weapon with a fast cycle time. It seems to be standard-issue to all races. Hits produce a red blast cloud on the target. (ammo capacity: infinite)
GASHR (Gas Assault Shock Rifle): This weapon resembles a grenade launcher, but fires a non-explosive gas cartidge that fills the target's cockpit and triggers the autoeject mechanism. Note: This weapon is ineffective against foot soldiers. (ammo capacity: 6 rounds)
EGGER (Enhanced Gammma Ray Radiation Rifle): Similar to a GASHR, this weapon kills the pilot of a vehicle without damaging the vehicle itself. (ammo capacity: unknown)
LaserSite: This weapon is can be either HAWC-mounted or carried. It uses a laser designator to target an orbital laser strike like the kind used in the Orbital Defense Kill Zone. The laser strike is guaranteed to destroy the target.(ammo capacity: 2 rounds)
[edit] HAWC's
The four sides each posses a number of different HAWCs, all of which are viewable through the lab interface.
Darken sentry HAWC, Darken tactical defence HAWC, Darken armoured assault tank, Darken aerial insurgence platform,
Union sentry HAWC, Union tactical defence HAWC, Union armoured assault tank, Union aerial insurgence platform, Union heavy assault HAWC,
Merc sentry HAWC, Merc tactical defence HAWC, Merc cruiser HAWC, Merc armoured assault tank, Merc aerial insurgence platform, Merc heavy assault HAWC,
Scorp sentry HAWC, Scorp tactical defence HAWC, Scorp armoured assault tank, Scorp aerial insurgence platform, Scorp heavy assault HAWC,
- List may be incomplete
