STAR WARS - EMPIRE AT WAR
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GAME DESCRIPTION
Star Wars: Empire at War places the power to command an entire war for the galaxy in the hands of gamers, giving them the freedom to determine how the game will be played within the completely scalable and accessible game format. Beginning a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, LucasArts' new PC game allows gamers the ability to wage war on the ground in space, experience the creation of the Rebel Alliance, the strengthening of the Empire, and the begining of the Glasctic Civil War.
Using an entirely new game engine created by the Las Vegas based developer, Petroglyph, Empire at War features beautifully rendered land and space battles set on memorable planets as Yavin IV, Tatooine, and Dagobah, including never before seen environments taken directly from the Star Wars films and expanded universe novels. I "Star Wars - Empire at War," gamers are given the choice of joining either the rebel Alliance, or the Galactic Empire, including the building and setting up of tactical forces that will be unleash against the enemy in real-time 3D. Memorable star Wars hero characters can be brought into the action to help turn the tide of the battle as gamers build, manage and upgrade their space and ground-based units, vehicles, troops, and base structures.
All of the gameplay and action within Empire at War is persistent, meaning that strategic and tactical elements from previous events will have a permanent effect on the galaxy. In addition to the single-gamer campaign mode, "Star Wars - Empire at War"includes a two-gamer campaign mode, and an online skirmish mode allowing for up to eight gamers.
GAME FEATURES
* Wage war on the ground and in space. Battle it out in space and then send down your forces to invade the planet.
* All action is persistent, which means that very decision will affect the next battle, and ultimately the fate of the galaxy. Playout your own personal version of Eposiode IV: A New Hope.
* Real-time strategy (RTS) 3D gameplay set in more than 40 locations on the ground and in space, including Yavin IV, Tatooine, and Dagobah - each has its own specific advantage and resources.
* Construct ground and space structures, including space stations, factories, and Ion cannons.
* Deploy ground and space vehicles from giant "Star Destroyers and AT-ATs to swift speeder bikes, and X-wing fighters.
* Access a variety of ground troops, including stormtroopers and rebel soldiers. Hero characters as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader can be brought into key battles.
* Conduct unique mission objectives such as rescues, sabotage, blockades, and target destruction.
* Game begins several years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, including vehicles and locations from both Episodes III and IV.
* Play the role of the rebels as they amass their forces and work to thwart the plans of the Empire, or serve the Empire and crush the rebellion at its roots.
* Destroy the Death Star, or use it as the ultimate weapon in the universe.
* Innovative multigamer campaign mode lets two gamers battle for the galaxy and save games in progress. Engage in the online skirmish mode which provides for as many as eight gamers.
* An all new game engine created by Las Vegas based developer Petroglyph, composed of industry veterans responsible for classic RTS titles, including the Command and Conquer series.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
* Windows 2000, XP
* 1.0 GHz Intel PIII, or AMD Athlon processor, or faster
* 256 MB RAM, or higher
* 32 MB 3D card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) Capability
* DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
* 8X CD-ROM drive, or faster
* 56Kbps, or faster connection required for multigamer action
* DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c included on this CD. Note: DirectX may requre the "Latest" drivers for your particular hardware
INSTALLATION
2.5 GB free hard drive space. 200 MB of free space available after installation, RECOMMENDED
SUPPORTED SHIPSETS
ATI Radeon 7200/7500, 8500/9000/9200, 9500/9600/9700/9800, X300/X600/X700/X800/X850, X1K.
NVIDIA GeForce 256, 2/3/4, FX 6, 7
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