#psynosis

'O.D.T.: Escape… or Die Trying'

[N64 / PC / PS1] [SPAIN] [MAGAZINE] [1999]

"Escape: Or Die Trying, also known as ODT was an effort from Psygnosis (Paris-based division of the studio) to capture Tomb Raider-style gameplay in a futuristic industrial horror setting.  Rather than emphasising (sic) gun-play it put focus on casting spells, strengthening of characters attributes and culling of experience points.  ​It takes place in a dark and mysterious atmosphere that aim to immerse the player into a scary, brutal, and frightening world. It features 16 different spells, four weapons with nine power-levels each and RPG-like elements with its own player-management system, constitution, weapon control and spirit abilities. The game saves your progress via Controller Pack and in-game portals. ​Nintendo Power Magazine even did two articles on his game. Issue 116 & 119. With article on motion caption at Psygnosis location using professional actors and stunt-people to capture data for ODT characters to animated with much more degree of realism.  ODT was an ambitious game that certainly aimed high. All the components are there: a reasonable story-line, a fair selection of characters, large 3D environments, plenty of exploring, numerous levels, and a thoughtful amount of options at your character's disposal. The game did not get much attention during its release on PSX & PC. The graphics, sound, and enemy AI where bit dated/lacking in comparison to other N64 titles at the time. This game also know for being bit complicated to understand and to play; RPG elements, navigating levels, etc. (...)​As for its cancellation the only official word is from UK "N64 Magazine" wrote in their May 1999 issue (28 PG 23) that O.D.T. had been cancelled due to "complicated financial ongoings", so all N64 development and other N64 games was canned​." However, around this time PlayStation was working on an aggressive takeover of Psygnosis and terminated all work on supporting/porting games to the N64. Yet, for those willing to overlook ODT short comings, or if just looking for a Turok style action advance (even if watered down) this is a title for you. This is a pretty good game; with a lot of detail and ideas put into it.  A treat for those who appreciate the aim and ambition this title had. Or for those that want to pay tribute to Psygnosis; a company well known for helping newbies to get a chance to express themselves." ~Vindex64

'Global Domination - "Sweden"'

[PC] [USA] [MAGAZINE, SPREAD] [1998]

"Scandinavians have long been stereotyped as being a strikingly beautiful group of people, particularly the women. In many works, Scandinavian female characters are portrayed as naive, beautiful, and all-around hot. Usually the hero can't help becoming smitten when he meets one. Usually doesn't turn into a relationship since she's "too" hot to be more than a Ms. Fanservice type, though, but sometimes she does. She typically has the standard Scandinavian traits: tall, blue eyes, blonde hair, pale skin and the demeanor of an Innocent Fanservice Girl, but sometimes she can be a Femme Fatale. Tends to overlap with Statuesque Stunner, since Scandinavians are much taller on average than most other ethnicities, and Europeans Are Kinky. She may be part of the Horny Vikings; if she isn't, then she's being the seductive Fanservice for those pirates. Males can fall under this trope as well, though they are rarer." ~TV Tropes

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