Those Mcacleod's get everywhere
First there was the movie, with Christopher Lambert starring as the Katana-wielding,Connor MacLeod, next came the TV show spin-off featuring Connor's younger Immortal "clansman" Duncan MacLeod and now, to complete the trilogy comes the videogame,with Owen Macleod.The title was originally announced in 2004, but finally we seem to getting ever closer to release. Highlander will be published by Eidos Interactive and is currently in development for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. The game will bring a new character to the forefront, in the form of Owen Macloed, an ancestor of Connor's who was born in Gaul more than two millennia ago
The story goes like this:
MacLeod was sent in chains to the gladiatorial arena in Pompeii where he faced what he imagined to be a short life of battle. However, it was in the Coliseum where he was killed, only to miraculously recover and begin a new life as an Immortal. Fighting through centuries against other Immortals in legendary battles ending in death by beheading, MacLeod now faces a mysterious and almost all-powerful Immortal who is hunting him down in New York City. With his mentor, Methos, guiding him, MacLeod learns that the only way to destroy this ultimate nemesis, is to search out the three fragments of a mysterious stone that when pieced together, yields unlimited power to the Immortal who possesses it.
Moving through the centuries you have fought to survive against other Immortals in legendary battles where death comes only by beheading.
Now, a mysterious figure has unleashed a series of attacks on New York, intent on tracking down MacLeod. Owen soon learns that his only chance to defeat this mysterious figure, and thus save his own head, lies in reuniting the three fragments of a mysterious stone that, when whole, is reputed to bring unlimited power to the Immortal that possesses it. Sensing that his destiny is closely linked to this ancient artifact, MacLeod must sift through his memories, plunging him into three key periods of his past, and leading him inevitably toward his ultimate destiny: one final battle against his greatest enemy.
Highlander enables gamers to exploit the powers of immortality and manipulate situations that death would normally prevent. MacLeod can use his body as a conduit for electricity or fire, impale himself with enemy weapons to disarm them, and survive long falls from buildings to escape enemy attacks. Additionally, the life force of an Immortal is so strong, that his body naturally heals wounds at an advanced speed and prevents him from aging.
With an advanced combat system, gamers will master a variety of Highlander swords including the Claymore, Katana, and Twin Gladius. Players fight against powerful enemies in intense melee combat, utilizing skills and techniques acquired throughout the centuries.
Combining exciting swordplay with the Quickening powers of an Immortal, MacLeod unleashes fast and devastating attacks on mortal hunters and other Immortals. When MacLeod beheads an Immortal, he experiences the Quickening and absorbs all of that Immortal's knowledge and strength. With each Quickening, players will upgrade their Quickening Technique and acquire new powers.
Features :
* 4 distinct environments and 18 missions - Journey through an epic adventure spanning 2000 years, from 1st Century Pompeii, to 9th Century Highlands of Scotland, to 14th Century Feudal Japan, and near-future New York
* Utilize cat-like agility and Immortal skills to navigate physical challenges within the environment - Dagger climbing, Ropes, Dynamic ladders, Swan dive, Freefall, Traverse climbing, Cannonball, Beams, Ziplines
* Experience the Quickening as you absorb the power, strength and skill of rival Immortals - Resurrection, Chi balance (stamina), Weapon Mastery (Fireblade, Wind Fury, Stone Armor), Channelling the Source (charge up for powerful attacks)
* 77 characters - New main character – Owen Macleod, Familiar characters from series/movies (Methos)
* Exploit your immortality by impaling yourself with enemy weapons to disarm them, using your body as a conduit for electricity and fire, and surviving long falls.
* Master the Claymore, Katana and Twin Gladius in intense sword combat using skills and techniques acquired throughout the centuries.
* Immerse yourself in the Highlander universe, brought to life through incredible visual detail with the Unreal Engine 3 technology.
A release date has yet to be announced. A new trailer for Highlander can be viewed on YouTube.
