Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade
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| Developer(s) | Metamorf Studios |
| Publisher(s) | DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. |
| Release date(s) | March 20, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | RTS |
| Mode(s) | Singleplayer/Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Windows XP/Vista |
| Media | Retail |
| System requirements | CPU: Pentium 4, Ram: 512 MB |
Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a 3D Real-time strategy game set in a distant future (similar to the Homeworld series). The game is being developed by Metamorf and published by DreamCatcher Interactive and has a planned release date of March 20, 2007. The game takes place in space, where players control ships and try to eliminate the opponent. The game's primary focus is on squad tactics, which can be compared to Savage: The Battle for Newerth.
The story is set in a mysterious futuristic universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering. The player take on the role of Captain Iconah to explore and conquer the Universal Heart. The Universal Heart is the only part of the universe that's remained unconquered 3,000 years into the future.[1]
What makes Genesis Rising different from other RTS is their story and background. Every (or almost every) ship in the game is completely organic. Unlike most science fiction video games, humankind is the dominent species of the galaxy instead of being powerless to a godlike alien race. However, mankind in the game has also become very arrogent, proclaming themselves as a divine race.
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[edit] Story/Background
Three thousand years in the far distant future after what was believed to be the arrival of “the savior”, mankind has carved a bloody path across the known Universe.
Considering themselves a divine race and beyond reproach as a species, they view all alien races as inferior. Those that do not bend and acknowledge the infinite superiority of the human genome are subsequently punished or simply destroyed.
This dominion over almost all sentient life forms was only attainable through the creation and exploitation of the ‘organids’ - genetically designed organic technology, easily adaptable to any enemy strategy through the introduction of seeds into the blank genetic makeup of these living machines.
The governing body directing the initiative is “The chair of three” on which the representatives of three human factions reside: The military, the Church and the Judicature.
Only one part of the Universe remains unconquered: The galaxy where the Universal Heart; an enigmatic entity that spawned all life and matter into the universe, is hidden. At least, that's what the Chair of Three believes.
As Captain Iconah you have been commissioned to uncover the location and purpose of the heart. A battle-hardened fleet commander and a brilliant genetic designer you must follow in your father’s footsteps, quelling the alien insurgences, outsmarting pirate cohorts and uncovering the lost galaxy and the secrets hidden within.
The fate of humankind rest on the path you choose; take command and lead your fleet to a glorious destiny and ensure the survival of the species!
[edit] Multiplayer
Multiplayer will be supported in this game. The Multiplayer will consists of servers with a maximum players of 12. Around 15 maps will be available. All three races will be available for play.[2]
All the races that appear in the singleplayer will also be playable in the multiplayer.
[edit] Trivia
Genesis Rising was an obscure comic book.[3] The comic book is currently available to people who pre-order the game.[4]
[edit] Also See
- Homeworld
- Homeworld: Cataclysm
- Homeworld2
- Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
- Sins of a Solar Empire
- Hegemonia (DreamCatcher's Former 3D space RTS)
