Hidden Invasion

by Conspiracy Games

Product Features

• PlayStation 2
• 1 or 2 players
• 16 levels with interactive 3-D environments and cinematic camera angles
• Violence

Product Details

• ASIN: B00005RCPW
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,097 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A spearhead alien invasion fleet is expanding its occupancy of Earth with the help of traitorous government officials. Assuming the role of a hard-bitten special forces agent, the player embarks on a death-or-glory mission to blow the lid off the conspiracy and thwart the alien takeover.

Through fighting, exploration, and puzzle elements, Hidden Invasion weaves a mixture of incredible graphics and engaging gameplay to provide dazzling action set within a lavishly illustrated 3-D environment. Motion-captured characters move realistically through intricately designed sets, while a series of animated cutscenes continually develop the plot. The levels are also totally interactive, so players can utilize the scenery as an additional weapon, collapsing ledges onto advancing foes while taking shortcuts to evade pursuit and double back to catch your enemies unawares.

Product Description

* 3-D adventure bursts with action where you are the leader of a special forces taskforce that has to confront an eerie alien threat * Uncover a conspiracy like no other a conspiracy that has not been seen in the world and try to keep a cool head doing it * With breathtaking special-effects explosions your surroundings are razed to the grounds and the ground is being cut from under your feet * Interactive destructible game environment * Innumerable individual weapons and weapons systems * Dynamic difficulty level adapts to the your development * Supports 2-player simultaneous play * Extremely challenging artificial intelligence -- the enemy will try to cut you off

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than expected., September 27, 2002

By 

"ultimategameguru" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Invasion (Video Game)

This game was a total surprise. After reading a lot of bad internet reviews, I had to force myself to rent it just to take a look and ended up buying it. It has it's bad parts, but as a quick bite of entertainment it more than delivers (also considering the price)

The game offers fantastic Sega Arcade style action paired with a cheesy (but fitting) story about aliens taking over the government - and getting their a** kicked by you (being either a chick or a guy). Graphics are well designed and stylish, even though this is not exactly a showcase specimen for PS2's brilliant capabilities. But enough nice effects (like fog etc.) to keep the most discerning geek entertained.

If you consider yourself a hardcore gamer that only deals with the hippest offerings - skip this.

If you are a casual gamer that looks for a nice, very entertaining, arcady and accessible experience - get this.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed, January 1, 2003

By 

kyteki "fromkhaos" (gilbert) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Invasion (Video Game)

This is a run around and beat up the bad buys with punching and kicking combo's. The game tosses in the ability to use different type of fire arms, and instead of just trying to beat up all the bad guys to complete the level you must follow some objectives (ex: defuse all the bombs in XX amount of time) to make it through each level. I'm usually a BIG fan of these types of games, ever since I started playing Final Fight at the old arcade I've been hooked. I usually try to find and play all the other "beat'em up" style games out there.
Starting with the first problem I noticed with this game is the very annoying floating camera that follows you around. It constantly gives you strange angles to play in and when in 2 player mode the camera angles situation is much worse. There is a button to reset the camera behind the back of your character but I want to beat up guys, not constantly try to find a good camera angle!
The lack of type of attacks is another let down. Maybe I just didn't discover all of the moves, but you basically can do a punching combo, a kicking combo, and a punch then end with a kick combo (not even a jumping attack added, what game character can survive without one of those??...*humour*). Like alot of other beat'em up games you can grapple your enemy, but you're just limited to punching them or throwing them when you grab a hold of the bad guys. You cannot combine the different moves to have a more creative combo. It's just too simple for me to keep interest in it.
Last thing I didn't like about the game is your constantly getting knocked down. The bad guys are pretty ruthless and are always taking aim with their guns, and doing single hit knock downs. You'll find yourself constantly flying to the ground.

There's alot of higher quality games to spend your time with out there. Pass this one up.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This game needs to stay "Hidden!", March 16, 2005

By 

A. Gyurisin "good friend, damn fool" (Wet, Wild, Wonderful Virginia) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hidden Invasion (Video Game)

This is the first time that I have ever reviewed a video game online, yet I felt it reasonable that I do so since it only took me four hours to beat this game. I must say, for renting this game for $3.00 you somewhat get your money's worth because you can see the ending before you have to return it, but I honestly feel horrible for anyone that purchases it. To be frank, there is no need to even have a memory card for this game. Everytime you die, you can just continue and beat the game within the time that I had just mentioned. So, in essence, the time built around this game is very short.

The same can be said for the development of it. For a Playstation 2 game, the graphics were horrible. They were sloppy and choppy all at the same time. I had trouble shooting, distinguishing who was the bad guy, and overall why I was spending four hours of my life on this game. The camera movement throughout the game will definitely have you cursing like a sailor within the first hour, but as just as you get used to it, the game is over.

The story is poor/pathetic without really any emotion behind it. Nearly Playstation 2's entire catalog is better than this game and I do not suggest it to anyone.

Grade: * out of *****