Category: Action/Adventure

Title: Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 1/26/2005
Overview:
Oddworld just got a whole lot Stranger, and the Wild West will never be the same! Step into the boots of The Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for cash. A brand new weapon system gives new meaning to the phrase “live ammo,” as you collect eight different kinds of upgradable furry critters to fire from your crossbow, including Boombats, Thudslugs, Fuzzles, and Chippunks. Dynamic towns, lush forests, and gigantic industrial facilities open up new frontiers in the enthralling Oddworld saga. First-person and third-person action now combine with an all-new game engine and the familiar quirkiness of the Oddworld universe for a truly unique, epic adventure. The ultimate bounty awaits you!

Title: Constantine
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 2/15/2005
Overview:
You are mystic detective John Constantine and your mission is to save humanity from the demonic powers of Hell. Based on the motion picture and the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels, Constantine the video game is a third-person action thriller that takes you through a Los Angeles teeming with demons and angels warring beneath the streets. As Constantine, you will hound evil to the Devil’s door, hunting demons deep down into the bowels of Earth. You will use powerful spells and holy weapons including the Crucifier, the Holy Shotgun, and the Dragon’s Breath Flamethrower. Hell hath no fury like John Constantine!

Title: Robots
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 2/23/2005
Overview:
Rodney Copperbottom is a genius inventor. He’s also a robot. Moving to the big city to work for the company founded by his childhood hero, Rodney runs into a big challenge. Rodney uncovers a plot to enslave the city and it’s up to him to save the day! Along the way Rodney makes new friends, rides in wild robot vehicles, teams up with Wonderbot to solve puzzles, and battles bad bots. Based on Robots the Movie, Robots the game takes full advantage of a sci-fi universe filled with intrigue and wonder.

Title: American McGee Presents Scrapland
Publisher: Enlight Interactive
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/8/2005
Overview:
Welcome to world of Scrapland where robots rule and there’s not a human to be found. This futuristic sci-fi adventure has you playing as D-Tritus, a robot assembled at a distant space junkyard who will need to investigate a series of mysterious murders in Chimera, a large city on Scrapland. This tale of conspiracy has a strong storyline and is visually robust. Explosive combat and racing combine with a dash of humor as you build and pilot ships, participate in action-packed races, and freely explore a dynamic, detailed world. Using your handy talking camera, you’ll transform into one of 15 different characters each with unique abilities. Modes will include hardcore multiplayer mayhem, Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and more.

Title: Mega Man Anniversary Collection
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Fans need no explanation, but if you are a newcomer, rest assured that Mega Man is one of the best classic platformer franchises ever! And now Capcom has thankfully collected Mega Man 1 through 8 along with never before released in the U.S. arcade games Mega Man: The Power Battle and Mega Man: The Power Fighter. Celebrating 15 years of Mega Man genius, this awesome anthology also pays tribute to Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, including unlockable bonus features, a history of the series, and producer interviews.

Title: Phantom Dust
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Get in touch with your inner auras in Phantom Dust, an impressive arena combat adventure chock full of strategy and battle. Your world has been ravaged and you’re a lone survivor, suffering from amnesia due to some “phantom dust” in the atmosphere. Fortunately, the dust also bestows some unusual supernatural powers. As you fight to stay alive, you’ll need to strategize how and when to use your newfound abilities. When it’s time for combat, you’ll have access to select powers which will cost you aura points – red powers are attack maneuvers, blue powers are defense maneuvers, and white powers are one-use only items that beef up your aura points. There are more than 300 supernatural abilities to discover! Modes include single-player, multiplayer (online and offline), free-for-all, and tag team.

Title: Cold Fear
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
You’re U.S. Coast Guardsman Tom Hansen and you’ve been sent out to sea to investigate a mysterious, Russian whaling ship. No one seems to be on board, but as you search the bloodstained decks you find horrors beyond your imagining! In Cold Fear, you will battle against hordes of creeping enemies. An arctic storm will toss the Russian ship around like a toy boat, hampering your nightmarish battle with evil. As you explore further into the mystery you will discover a fascinating story including mobsters and mad scientists.

Title: Nemesis Strike: Special Forces
Publisher: Hip Interactive
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
In this thrilling third-person shooter, you’ll play as two members of an elite force who will need to dismantle the terrorist NEMESIS network and recover some stolen technology. As Stealth Owl, you’re an infiltration expert with a knack for accuracy and a penchant for skydiving. As Raptor, you’ll know a thing or two about weapons of mass destruction and you’re an expert when it comes to close combat. Aside from these specialized skills, you’ll have an array of vehicles and weapons at your disposal. Weapons include electromagnetic bombs, corner-shot machine guns, heat-seeking rocket launchers, drones, infrared vision, sonar vision, and much more! Vehicles include jeeps, boats, and hovercrafts.

Title: Dragon Ball Z Sagas: Evolution
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
The Z-Warriors return to the next generation with new RPG gameplay! For the first time ever in Dragon Ball Z history, roam the DBZ world and soak up an adventure that ranges from the Saiyan Saga to the Cell Games Saga. Take up the righteous fight from Earth to planet Namek and beyond. Play as one of five DBZ regulars, including Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo. Face Raditz, Nappa, Captain Ginyu, Frieza, and Cell. Unlock bonus areas and characters. Once you’ve saved the universe, take on your friends in two-player Vs. mode.

Title: Spy vs. Spy
Publisher: Globalstar
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/7/2005
Overview:
The Mad comics duo of Spy vs. Spy comes to the next generation as a wild, wacky platformer perfect for multiplayer mayhem! Use a broadband network and split-screen to compete against three adversaries. Use disguises and traps to fool your opponents. Unlock items, weapons, levels, and disguises. Play in eight game modes, including Modern, Classic, Story, Death Match, Armed and Loaded, Get Mad, Run and Gun, and Last Man Standing. Spy vs. Spy brings its twisted sense of humor and fast paced gameplay, perfect for hilarious digs against friends and family.

Title: Spikeout Battle Street
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/13/2005
Overview:
Rid the Diesel Town streets of thugs in this latest action-packed installment from the Spikeout franchise. It’s Team Spike versus Team Inferno and winner takes all. You’ll play as one of twelve intimidating street fighters and throw down in true hand-to-hand melee combat with brutal, over-the-top attack moves. Modes include Story, Battle Street, Training, and Multiplayer Cooperative (with Xbox Live).

Title: Obscure
Publisher: Dreamcatcher
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/15/2005
Overview:
Enjoy movies like Scream and The Faculty? You’re in luck – high school slasher flick action finally comes to the Xbox! Something’s haunting Leafmore High and students are disappearing. It’s up to five sometimes-intrepid high schoolers to get to the bottom of the strange occurrences in this survival horror game. Play as one of five students (with the choice of changing characters throughout the game, so long as your character doesn’t die) in single or team modes as you battle faceless creatures and monsters. Keep your eyes peeled for “Black Aura” – imminent dangers will be indicated on the game screen. Utilize light sources to weaken monsters and make your weapons more effective.

Title: Stolen
Publisher: Hip Interactive
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/20/2005
Overview:
Your name is Anya Romanov. You are a high-tech thief looking for the next big heist. And in a city overrun with crime and corruption, you now find yourself as the unlikely hero at the center of a massive conspiracy. Aiding you is Louis Palmer, who guides you remotely with his voice. High-tech tools and weaponry will even the odds as you go up against an intricate, fortified enemy. But smarts and acrobatics are your chief assets. Break in and breakdown the conspiracy. Steal the future!

Title: Psychonauts
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/20/2005
Overview:
When students are abducted from the Psychonauts boot camp, it’s up to you to save the day. A mad scientist is collecting students so he can get his hands on their psychic brains and harness them for evil. It’s up to one cadet, Raz, to take on the mad scientist using an arsenal of paranormal powers – telepathy, telekinesis, invisibility, pyrokinesis, clairvoyance, and confusion! Navigate 13 levels and wander through imaginations, emotions, memories, and more!

Title: Raze’s Hell
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/25/2005
Overview:
You are Raze, a no-nonsense anti-hero who likes his world ugly and brutal. But now an army of sickeningly cute creatures is trying to shove happiness down your throat! So what do you do? Stop them at all costs! As you lead your crusade against the Kewletts you will recruit allies. Slowly but surely you will take back your ugly, grumpy planet from the phony Kewletts and their super-peppy Princess. The Kewlett’s capital Kewtopia awaits you as you get ever closer to discovering the truth behind fascist cuteness.

Title: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/5/2005
Overview:
Control all the devastating force powers and advanced lightsaber skills of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in this first official Episode III title. Play epic lightsaber duels from the recent movie. As Anakin, unleash your dark side with ruthless lightsaber attacks and potent force powers. As Obi-Wan, fight to save the galaxy from darkness by focusing the power of the light side. Revenge of the Sith also features environments not seen in the movie. You truly are the galaxy’s only hope…or perhaps its downfall!

Title: Madagascar
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/23/2005
Overview:
Enter the world of DreamWorks major animated film, Madagascar! Play as one of the four main characters from the Cental Park Zoo: Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Marty the zebra, and Gloria the hippo. Master each animal’s unique skills as you explore New York City and the island of Madagascar. Help Alex master the use of his claws and roar. Hype Marty’s jump and crawl. Roll Gloria as she smashes and bulldozes. Set Melman flying with his helicopter spin and neck-throw! Play mini-games and adventure through 11 chapters, including “Penguin Mutiny,” “Lemur Rave,” and “Marty’s Escape”!

Title: Advent Rising
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/2/2005
Overview:
In this epic, 3rd-person sci-fi adventure inspired by author Orson Scott Card, you’ll travel the galaxy amidst Seekers, Aurelians, and Humans. The first in a trilogy of games, Advent Rising offers up a powerful array of weapons including pistols, blasters, rifles, rocket launchers, and alien-created weapon like microwave guns. Additional superhuman powers like energy blasts, levitation, and energy shields develop as the game progresses, keeping things even more interesting. Visually astounding, Advent Rising was based on the Unreal warfare engine integrated with the Karma physics engine. Downloadable content will be available. The soundtrack features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Los Angeles Orchestra.

Title: Still Life
Publisher: Dreamcatcher
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/6/2005
Overview:
Modern Chicago and 1920s Prague combine in the mystery game Still Life. You play as Victoria McPherson, a young FBI agent, and her grandfather, Gustav McPherson. You’re investigating a serial murder case that’s strikingly familiar to another serial murder case in Prague 75 years ago. To unravel this mystery, you’ll need topnotch forensic skills as you comb through crime scenes, collecting clues and evidence. Although a game rich in mystery and puzzle solving, don’t be surprised to see lots of gore and mature language.