Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Nihilistic Software
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
Resistance: Burning Skies: A Blazing Chapter in the Resistance Saga
Introduction
Resistance: Burning Skies is a first-person shooter video game developed by Nihilistic Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. It was released in March 2012, and serves as a prequel to the Resistance trilogy on the PlayStation 3. Resistance: Burning Skies introduces a new protagonist, Tom Riley, and follows his struggle against the Chimera invasion of Earth.
Gameplay
Resistance: Burning Skies is a fast-paced first-person shooter that takes full advantage of the PlayStation Vita’s unique features. The game’s dual analog sticks provide precise aiming and movement, while the touchscreen can be used to activate special abilities and interact with the environment.
Players take control of Tom Riley, a former firefighter who is thrust into the role of a resistance fighter after his hometown is overrun by the Chimera. Riley is equipped with a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, shotguns, and sniper rifles. He can also use special abilities, such as a jetpack and a cloaking device, to gain an advantage in combat.
Resistance: Burning Skies features a variety of gameplay modes, including a single-player campaign, a cooperative multiplayer mode, and a competitive multiplayer mode. The single-player campaign consists of 12 missions, which take place in a variety of environments, from urban ruins to alien-infested forests. The cooperative multiplayer mode allows players to team up with friends to take on waves of Chimera enemies. The competitive multiplayer mode features a variety of game modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag.
Story
Resistance: Burning Skies is set in the year 1951, one year before the events of the original Resistance game. The game follows Tom Riley, a former firefighter who is living in New York City when the Chimera invade Earth. Riley witnesses the destruction of his city and the death of his family, and is driven to join the resistance movement.
Riley quickly rises through the ranks of the resistance, and is soon leading a team of fighters against the Chimera. Riley and his team must battle their way through hordes of Chimera soldiers and mutants, and ultimately confront the Chimera’s leader, Leviathan.
Characters
- Tom Riley: The protagonist of Resistance: Burning Skies, Tom Riley is a former firefighter who is thrust into the role of a resistance fighter after his hometown is overrun by the Chimera. Riley is a skilled fighter and a natural leader, and he quickly rises through the ranks of the resistance.
- Kira Morgan: A fellow resistance fighter, Kira Morgan is a skilled engineer and weapons expert. Kira is Riley’s close friend and confidante, and she provides him with invaluable support throughout the game.
- Dr. Malikov: A scientist who is working on a cure for the Chimera virus, Dr. Malikov is a key figure in the resistance movement. Malikov’s research is crucial to the resistance’s efforts to defeat the Chimera, and Riley and his team must protect him at all costs.
- Leviathan: The leader of the Chimera, Leviathan is a massive and powerful creature who poses a grave threat to Earth. Riley and his team must confront Leviathan in a final showdown to save humanity.
Setting
Resistance: Burning Skies is set in a variety of locations around the world, including New York City, London, and Moscow. The game’s environments are ravaged by the Chimera invasion, and players will encounter a variety of destroyed buildings, burning vehicles, and other signs of the war.
Graphics and Sound
Resistance: Burning Skies features impressive graphics for a PlayStation Vita game. The game’s environments are detailed and atmospheric, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s sound design is also top-notch, with realistic sound effects and a stirring musical score.
Conclusion
Resistance: Burning Skies is a solid first-person shooter that takes full advantage of the PlayStation Vita’s unique features. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, gripping story, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for fans of the Resistance series and first-person shooters in general.
Review Score
7.5/10
