Hellgate: London
| Hellgate: London | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Flagship Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Platform(s) | PC (Windows) |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter/Role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Hellgate: London is a computer game under development by Flagship Studios, the founders of which worked on the Diablo (computer game) series. Hellgate: London is a combination FPS/RPG, and as such features a number of elements related to the Diablo series.
Setting
In the near future, London has been invaded by demons from hell. Ordinary weapons were no use against the demons, who could shrug off a bazooka round. However, all is not lost, as various groups have been preparing for just such an eventuality. Freemasons built the London Underground to be demon resistant, and as such the stations now act as bases, "safe zones", for would-be defenders. These defenders are armed with a fusion of modern weaponary and archane magic such as flamethrowers that throw Greek Fire. In the game, you play one of these defenders.
Gameplay
As a defender, you move from one safe zone to the next. However, the journey between zones will be randomly generated, as in Diablo, but unlike Diablo, the levels will be fully 3D. Randomly generating convincing 3D levels is technically fairly difficult - it was attempted in Soldier of Fortune 2 to mixed critical response. The weapon system also borrows from Diablo, with a number of base weapon types that can be upgraded with different types of fuel, batteries, or ammunition to increase damage. Weapons can also be duel weilded, with combinations such as a melee weapon in one hand and a pistol in another. Multiplayer will concentrate mostly on cooperative play.