Anachronox

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Preview: Anachronox

Though much of the game remains shrouded in mystery, the long-awaited 3D science-fiction role-playing game Anachronox is slowly nearing completion. As private detective Sylvester "Sly" Boots, you will explore hundreds of locations on six different planets with a motley crew of cohorts including the gnome-like Grumpos Matavastros, a washed-up superhero named Paco Estrella, and your old flame, the mercenary Stiletto Anyway. Combat will be a combination of real-time and turn-based action, similar to Final Fantasy's "Active Time Battle" system, and with the Elementor Weapon system, you'll be able to construct your own weapons for dealing with the many enemies you will encounter in your journeys. RPG fans can look for Anachronox when it travels into stores in early 2001.-- Brian Wright / GamePro

Preview: Anachronox

From the developer of moody sci-fi RPG/shooter Deus Ex comes another moody sci-fi RPGthis time, minus the shooting and plus a heavier character-development focus. Youll assume the role of down-and-out private investigator Sly Boots on the planet Anachronox, a soot-covered world on the wrong side of the galaxy. Moving from a third-person view, youll lead Boots on an epic cinematic quest that takes you to six planets. Along the way, youll enlist six members into your partythree at onceand fight hordes of creatures in the style of old-school, turn-based RPGs (exploring will be done in real time). The preview versions endless futuristic scenery made it feel like a sci-fi movie, as did the many in-engine cut-scenes. The story and myriad characters were deep and engaging. Anachronox could be a big hit with both sci-fi and role-playing gamers.-- 0 / GamePro