State of Emergency

by Global Star Software

Product Features

• An underground rebel movement has formed against this oppression, and you've become a part of it -- cause chaos and destruction while sticking it to the Corporation
• Play as one of five different rebel, each with unique strangths & weaknesses, and go out on deadly missions of subversion
• Over 15 weapons to choose from, everything from a Molotov cocktail to a grenade launcher -- use them to attack gang members, smash store windows, and kill Corporation guards
• Fight over 250 people at once in multiplayer mayhem -- you'll witness fighting in the streets like never before!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000088L83
• Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 5, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,417 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The publishers of Grand Theft Auto III are back with another game geared towards a mature audience. But fans of GTA III should note that while State of Emergency contains adult themes and extremely violent gameplay, that's pretty much where the similarities end. Whereas GTA III was about creating a deep experience unlike any other video game, SOE is a throwback to arcade beat-'em-ups like Smash TV and Double Dragon. However, the game takes the genre to a new level with mind-blowing graphics.

In State of Emergency, you play as one of five selectable characters that's going up against the Corporation--a tyrannical group that has the city in an iron grip. The city is in a state of disarray and the citizens are rebelling. Amazingly, up to 250 characters can riot onscreen at once. It's shocking that the developers were able to render so many moving characters while keeping a smooth frame rate. Basic gameplay consists of picking up numerous weapons and objects to cause as much damage as humanly possible. Providing context to the mindless violence are the revolution and chaos modes. The former is the game's story mode and features more than 175 missions, while the latter is a single-session mode with a few variations.

For the most part, the game is an enjoyable cacophony of senseless violence, but there are some flaws. Although the revolution mode boasts an impressive number of missions, they do get repetitive. The game screams for a multiplayer mode, but it's strictly one player. In spite of these flaws, the game remains addictive and fun. It bears repeating that gamers looking for another GTA III will not find it here: this game provides an arcadelike experience that's excellent, but in a very different way. Parents should note that this game carries a Mature rating for its blood, violence, and gore. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Amazing number of characters onscreen simultaneously
• Simple beat-'em-up gameplay
• A vast arsenal with which to inflict damage

Cons:

• Missions get repetitive
• No multiplayer mode
• Bland soundtrack

Product Description

State Of Emergency takes into a future where America is a police state ruled by The Corporation, and you're doing whatever it takes to demolish it!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS GAME, September 16, 2003

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Survivor 2039 (Sparta, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: State of Emergency (CD-ROM)

This is the worst game ever made. Maybe it's not as bad for a console system but for a computer, I can think of hundreds of things I would've rather spent my money on. Like dinner, for one.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Atrocious camera control, November 15, 2005

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C. Campagna "apocalyptic hunter" (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: State of Emergency (CD-ROM)

I think this game tried to profit from the GTA bandwagon but it fails miserably. The only saving grace for me is its ability to have numerous characters on screen. No surprise there, they are so low-res.
The camera will make you want to bang repeatedly your head on the screen so make yourself a favor and if you see this game or somebody want to give it to you: Run like hell, it is an EMERGENCY.