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Underwater Shooter Via Xbox Live Arcade - Undertow

'Kill as many enemies as you can - and stay alive for as long as possible!'

By Filip Truta, Games Editor

25th of April 2007, 13:17 GMT

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Oh goody, another game available to download and play via Xbox Live Arcade, this time from Chair Entertainment: Undertow, for the Xbox 360. The game
is an underwater shooter set in an alternate world, featuring a 15 level campaign for single-player or co-op and two multiplayer modes for up to 16 players. A certain amount of maps have level-specific goals and the game's core gameplay centers on this maxim: "Kill as many enemies as you can - and stay alive for as long as possible!"

First of all, gamers select their race (Iron Marine, Nemoidian, or Atlantian) and unit type, after which they're ready to fight. Each of the three races features four unique, upgradeable unit types ranging in ability from the fast and agile to the large and powerful. Players have the ability to unlock and purchase unit upgrades as they acquire points. Each unit type has three levels of permanent upgrades. Through conquest-style battles, by taking down foes players obtain points, accomplishing team goals and taking check points. And just like in every other game where you have loads of weapons and abilities points and power-ups can be used to further upgrade unit abilities. In Undertow, the action takes place in a 2D environment with a three dimensional backdrop.

Donald Mustard, creative director at Chair Entertainment comments on the developing process of Undertow: "We've really enjoyed designing Undertow for Xbox Live Arcade because it's given us the freedom to create a pure gaming experience focused on fun, addictive gameplay. Whether a player is looking for hours of intense multiplayer or they have just 10 minutes for the ultimate gaming experience, we're confident Undertow will be as exciting to play as it has been for us to create."

Undertow is set for a summer release.

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Undertow | Chair Entertainment | Iron Marine | Donald Mustard | XBLA


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