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 Slave Zero
Shinobi
Previewed
10.07.1999
Publisher
Infogrames
Developer
Accolade
Format
GD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
?, 1999 (Japan)
Nov, 1999 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
Multi 3rd Person
Genre
Mech/Shooter
Players
1-4
Options
Backup
Requires
n/a
Importable
99%
10.07.1999

     > Slave Zero is being converted from the PC to the Dreamcast courtesy of Accolade.  The game is essentially a 3D, third person, mech/shooter similar to Bandai's Gundam series (Saturn, Dreamcast).  Other than annihilating all your enemies, the main objective is to steal the world's most sophisticated biomechanical weapon.
 
    > The sensation of being a gigantic mech is provided by the tiny humans, vehicles and size of the streets.  The animation is supposed to be smooth while the locales are futuristic and full of lighting effects.  Slave Zero's gameplay involves targeting, shooting, power-ups, weapon upgrades and boss encounters.
 
    > Frustration may be a factor as the control scheme supposedly has a learning curve.  As for networking, we'll have to settle for a 4 player split screen mode for now.  At least Slave Zero will likely look and play better than its computer brother (at least it's the developer's stated goal).

FIRST IMPRESSION:
     > Hopefully the mission-based levels will have enough variety to spark some interest in Slave Zero.  On the surface it looks like a re-hash, but that could be good if done properly and you enjoy this genre...
Potential: 8
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