That dark game with a satanic twist is back, and Monolith has put that old Build engine behind to make room for their new LithTech engine-powered Blood 2: The Chosen.

In a time of turmoil and decay a dark organization with a dark purpose casts its shadow over the world. As their cause begins to reach fruition an even greater evil pushes its twisted being at the bindings of reality. But across a century of pain, through an army built on hate and fear, and over the bodies of those he loved, Death has never died.

In 1998, Caleb returns. And this time he's not alone.

Features:

• Take control of any one of four characters in a dark near future reminiscent of Blade Runner and The Crow.
• Choose from 4 playable characters, including Caleb from the original game, and the other Chosen: Gabriella, Ishmael, and Ophelia.
• Customize your character to your heart’s content, altering and upgrading weapons, improving skills, altering physical attributes and filling out your inventory.
• Next generation 3D engine with dynamic colored lighting, true 3D environments, 3D models, and terrain mapping allow for a totally realistic environment.
• "Motion Captured" player and monster movement for a more realistic experience.
• A realistic and identifiable world that the player can effect. Blow up walls, knock down buildings, scar the surfaces with explosions and bullets, and interact with objects beyond simply collecting keys and destroying things.
• Over 30 weapons!  These will include conventional weapons like a 9mm Beretta Pistol, and Sniper Rifle.  Magic weapons, like the Flayer, which rends the flesh from its victim. Returning favorites like the flare gun and voodoo doll; and a host of new and vicious tools of destruction including the Microwave Gun, and The Decapitator!
• Kill and be killed in more ways than any other 3D Action game. Burn, electrocute, shoot, stab, voodoo, blow up, slowly dismember, or flay the skin from your opposition, and expect the same treatment right back.
• Over 20 all new enemies to fight, as well as 1 returning baddie from the first game.
• Take on up to 32 of your friends via modem, network, and internet play in grueling Bloodbath competitions, or take on the game in cooperative play
• Full 3D accelerator hardware support for screaming frame-rates in high resolution and color.
• Over 30 levels!
• An additional episode of 8 Bloodbath-only levels.
• In-game cut scenes throughout the game to give you a better understanding of the story
• Full 3D sound system so you can hear those projectiles buzz past your ears. The most gruesome sound effects in a 3D action game!  Blood veterans will run in fear at the new creations.
• Original CD audio soundtrack taking full advantage of the new Interactive Music Architecture to create music that reacts to the situation and environment.
• Bloodbaths will include Humiliation Kills that will allow you to gloat over your victory while your victim helplessly watches.
• Scar the world with bullet marks, scorches from explosions, and a variety of effects from the Blood 2’s vast arsenal.
• Hit Location Sensitive enemies.  Shoot them in the leg and they’ll limp, shoot them in the head and they’ll go down.
• Advanced AI.  Enemies experience a wide variety of emotions like fear, and anger.  Enemies have a sense of self-preservation, and will use strategy such as grouping and flanking techniques to overcome the player.

The bottom line is, Blood fans will be extremely pleased. Blood2 has an immersive story, an awesome graphics engine, and endless possibilities when it comes to gameplay. Deathmatch games (Bloodbaths) will allow for up to 32 players, and you can choose from 4 different characters. Each having it's own advantages and disadvantages. So keep your eyes open for this gem, it looks like it is going to rock.

Preview by Adam Koebel
Date: October 17, 1998.

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