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Savage - PC

29th November 2003, 3:39pm
Savage – developed by technology leaders S2 Games – is a revolutionary multiplayer game in which players the world over unite to compete in epic battles. The game uniquely combines two of the PC's most enduring genres to create an experience without peer – and one that looks set to redefine multiplayer co-operative titles forever. Best of all, beyond the initial purchase price players are not hit for monthly subscription charges like the majority of multiplayer titles.

Savage's beauty is its freedom. Players can opt to play at the heart of the battle as warriors – where the game is presented in a frantic first-person view, using the latest 3D rendering technology. These armies are organised and directed by commanders – again, other human players – who regard the battlefield from a more traditional RTS viewpoint. Commanders manage the strategic side of the conflict, building bases, mining resources and issuing orders which the warriors should – note the word 'should' – undertake. It's a revolutionary concept, and one which provides an unrivalled sense of combat for all.

The game has just been launched in the US, where is has been receiving rave reviews. Indeed, influential games Website The Adrenaline Vault concludes: "Savage edges close to perfection" and IGN awards it a fantastic 8.7/10 (interestingly, its readers rate it 9.0).

"Savage has been on our wish list for some time," says Terry Malham, Director, Digital Jesters, "so we are therefore thrilled to have reached this agreement. S2 Games is a talented bunch who will soon be making real waves in the development community and the game was on the radar for several large publishers. However, lean outfits such as Digital Jesters are always able to move much more quickly – and I'm delighted we've once again out-flanked our rivals. We're expecting this to be one of our most popular titles to date."

by Jason Eder
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