Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Publishers: Faultline Games
Natural Selection 2: Combat (2014) is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It is a standalone expansion to Natural Selection 2, and was released on October 31, 2014.
The game pits two teams of players against each other: the marines and the aliens. The marines are a well-equipped and heavily armed force, while the aliens are a more agile and stealthy species. Both teams have their own unique abilities and weapons, and must work together to achieve their objectives.
The marines are tasked with completing a series of objectives, such as capturing points, destroying alien structures, or escorting VIPs. The aliens, on the other hand, must stop the marines from completing their objectives and ultimately destroy their base.
Natural Selection 2: Combat features a variety of different gameplay modes, including:
- Skirmish: A standard deathmatch mode where two teams of players fight to the death.
- Onslaught: A mode where the marines must complete a series of objectives while the aliens try to stop them.
- Extermination: A mode where the marines must escort a VIP to a specific location while the aliens try to kill them.
- Campaign: A single-player mode where the player takes control of a squad of marines or aliens and must complete a series of missions.
Natural Selection 2: Combat also features a robust modding community, which has created a wide variety of new maps, game modes, and other content.
Gameplay
Natural Selection 2: Combat is a fast-paced and action-packed game that requires players to use a variety of skills to succeed. The game’s unique blend of FPS and stealth gameplay makes it a challenging and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels.
The marines are a well-rounded force that is capable of dealing with any threat. They have access to a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, and rocket launchers. They also have access to a variety of gadgets, such as grenades, medkits, and jetpacks.
The aliens are a more agile and stealthy species that excels at close-quarters combat. They have access to a variety of weapons, including claws, teeth, and acid spit. They also have access to a variety of abilities, such as the ability to climb walls, burrow underground, and camouflage themselves.
Both the marines and the aliens have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The marines are more powerful and have access to better weapons, but they are also slower and less agile. The aliens are more agile and have access to a variety of abilities, but they are also weaker and have less powerful weapons.
Players must learn to use the strengths of their team to their advantage and exploit the weaknesses of their opponents. For example, the marines can use their superior firepower to overwhelm the aliens in a head-on fight, while the aliens can use their stealth and agility to ambush the marines and pick them off one by one.
Graphics and Sound
Natural Selection 2: Combat features impressive graphics and sound design. The game’s environments are detailed and atmospheric, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s sound design is also excellent, with realistic sound effects and a haunting soundtrack.
Overall
Natural Selection 2: Combat is an excellent game that combines fast-paced FPS action with stealth and strategy. The game’s unique blend of gameplay mechanics makes it a challenging and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. The game’s impressive graphics and sound design also add to the overall experience.
If you are a fan of FPS games, stealth games, or strategy games, then you should definitely check out Natural Selection 2: Combat. It is a unique and rewarding game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Score: 9/10
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