Alekhine's Gun
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| Developer(s) | Maximum Games |
| Publisher(s) | Maximum Games |
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| Genre(s) | Stealth action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Alekhine's Gun, (previously known as Death to Spies 3), is an upcoming third-person stealth action video game set during the Cold War and World War II developed and published by Maximum Games. It follows the format of Death to Spies and its sequel Death to Spies: Moment of Truth, developed by Haggard Games and released in 2007 and 2009 respectively. The game features open maps with multiple methods to complete levels.<ref name=Official site">"Alekhine's Gun". Maximum Games. Retrieved 8 July 2015.</ref> It is set to be released on March 1, 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Gameplay
Alekhine's Gun is a third-person stealth game. The title comes from the chess formation named after the former World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine. The protagonist is Semyon Strogov, referred to as Agent Alekhine. Alekhine is a KGB agent recruited by the CIA. The game takes place primarily during the 1960s period of the Cold War, with flashback missions set in World War II. The game features 11 levels which are set in Austria, Cuba, Florida, Germany, New York City, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and Texas. Each level is described as being non-linear in design, featuring multiple ways of completing tasks. The plot features around historical events such as the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. The game allows players to choose between straightforward shootouts or more subtle stealth-orientated gameplay with the use of items such as poison and garottes and by staging 'accidents'.<ref name=Official site"/>[1] Each mission can be replayed differently to improve the player's performance. At the end of each level the player receives a different ranking depending on their style of play such as 'Maniac' or 'Ghost'. They are also graded on 'Noise', 'Violence', 'Accuracy' and 'Professionalism'. In addition points are awarded which can be used to buy or upgrade weapons and equipment.[2]
Development
The game was first announced in 2010 by 1C Company under the title Death to Spies 3: Ghost of Moscow, developed by Haggard Games.[3] In 2011, 1C Company withdrew from the publishing contract. Haggard Games continued developing the title. A crowdfunding campaign was launched on Indiegogo in 2013[4] and another on Kickstarter in 2014,[2] both of which failed. In June 2014, Maximum Games was announced as the new publisher and developer making it their first in-house game.
Release
The game was originally set to be released on November 10, 2015 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One but was delayed to February 9, 2016 due to a delay with the console versions[5] and to allow for a simultaneous worldwide release.[6] A pre-order edition is available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One featuring a limited edition chess piece.[7] Then it was delayed once again to March 1, 2016.
References
- ↑ "Alekhine's Gun guide" (PDF). Maximum Games. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- 1 2 "Death to Spies 3: Stealth Action, Hitman meets Splinter Cell". Kickstarter. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Death To Spies 3 in Development". 1C Company. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Facebook - DTS3 Indiegogo". Haggard Games. 6 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Alekhine's Gun - Haggard Games Forum". Haggard Games. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Maximum Games Moves Alekhine’s Gun Release Date to the New Year". Business Wire. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Alekhine's Gun". GameStop. Retrieved 21 November 2015.