State of Emergency (video game)
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| Developer(s) | VIS Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Rockstar Games |
| Engine | Custom |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows |
| Release date(s) | February 2002 (NA) |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Mature (M) BBFC: 18 USK: JK/SPIO-Gutachen |
| Media | CD-ROM, DVD-ROM |
| System requirements | PC Version: PIII 600 MHz, 32MB DirectX 8.1 3D card, 600MB hard drive space. |
| Input methods | Joypad, keyboard (PC), mouse (PC) |
State of Emergency is a controversial 2002 action-adventure video game released by Rockstar Games. It was developed by Scottish firm VIS Entertainment for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows. Hip Hop artists D-Stroy and Jean Grae provided voice overs for State of Emergency characters.
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[edit] Controversy
The game was supposed to cause considerable controversy for the level of military style violence and its coup d'etats styled, grass-roots 'urban political revolution' subject matter, featuring political assassinations of Orwellian, corrupt government executives. It faced accusations of being a "hooligan simulator" and calls from numerous groups, most notably from a number of tabloids and 'concerned parents watch-dog' groups in the USA & UK to be banned. It received an "M-18" certificate, for amongst other things, the use of vicariously simulated military firearms.
Additionally, the game was denounced by Washington state politicians[citation needed] for its similarity to the real-life 1999 World Trade Organization riots and protests in Seattle which caused $3 million in damages. The game features the fictional "American Trade Organization" as the antagonistic establishment.[1]
[edit] Reaction
After the surprise success of Grand Theft Auto III, State of Emergency was eagerly anticipated as Rockstar Games' next release. However, the game was released to mixed reviews. The game's strengths were considered to be the value for money as a budget title, the simplistic fun offered, the technical achievement of having hundreds of people running around on a modest system, and the satirical sense of humor. Weaknesses cited include gameplay that might be considered too simple, and a poor multiplayer mode on the PC.
- Gamezone: 6.8 out of 10 [1]
- IGN: 6.6 out of 10 [2]
- Gamer's Hell: 6 out of 10
- PC Zone: 62%
- GameSpot: 7.2 out of 10 [3]
The PS2 version met with more positive reviews.
- IGN: 8.3
- Gamespot: 8.5
A sequel, State of Emergency 2 was released in 2006. This game was again developed by VIS Entertainment ltd although after they became insolvent and went into administration the game was completed by DC Studios and was released by SouthPeak Interactive.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly". Game Informer XI (100): 17. August 2001.
[edit] External links
- State of Emergency official website, hosted by Rockstar Games.
- State of Emergency at MobyGames
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