Video game developers have envisioned vivid images of the world in near and distant futures. Some of these imaginations have painted the world with highly dominant technologies while others display a ‘back to Stone Age’ appearance. The one thing which has been prevalent through numerous such pictures is the condition of humankind and the existence of an unknown alien element. Manifesting one such representation, Square Enix has released its four-player cooperative side-scrolling action game, set in the 22nd century, dubbed Moon Diver on the PlayStation Network.
The plot of this title revolves around an evil power’s onslaught which has been breathing life into inanimate objects like bridges, automobiles and cities. This event has pitched mankind against its own creations, raising chances of an apocalypse. To fight this situation, a special ninja elite group called Moondivers has been assigned for reclaiming the planet. With over 12 stages, the game offers enthusiasts an expansive place to explore. It also allows them to adjust the level of difficulty with the Chaos Accelerator.
Designed by Koichi Yotsui, this title is said to retain some elements of the creator’s classic Strider. It has also been infused with 3D visuals, an intuitive character progression and leveling system as well as four-player local and online co-op gameplay. The latter comes equipped with the ability that enables players to drop in and out of the game. Further, it boasts of a special character capability dubbed MoonSault Combinations which makes it possible for gamers to modify the field of play at any instance with dynamic attacks, simple power boosts and more.
Moon Diver is now available on the PlayStation Network across Europe and other PAL territories for 12.99 Euro (approx. Rs. 819) and 9.99 GBP (approx. Rs. 715). The game’s release and pricing details on the Xbox Live Arcade are expected to be revealed later.