Russian developer Targem has announced development of a post-apoc action driving game - ExMachina. They describe it as an "RPG on wheels". Details from the official site:<blockquote>We are proud to announce ExMachina - a third person action-driving, set up in post apocalyptic world. You will drive through the regions of the new Earth, where you will uncover secrets of the lost civilization, learn the fate of the mankind, gain powerful friends and fight numerous enemies.
Your hard truck is your only hope of survival in the hostile world. You will need it to travel, to earn money and to fight your way through the dangerous areas. It’s crucial that you upgrade your truck every time you have a chance and equip it with ever more powerful weapon and new gadgets. To be able to do that you’ll need to trade with towns and villages on your way, and carry out various tasks.
The action and the RPG part are closely interrelated in the game, the action part being the driving, the spectacular combats with other trucks, a multitude of weapons, realistic physics and special effects; the RPG part being the variety of truck types to choose from, a unique world, a great number of optional quests and a flexible plot. Expect the game in Q4 2005.
Features of the game
The player will have 5 trucks to choose from, with various stats and a great number of upgrades and improvements.
The player can change the cab and the body of the truck, equip it with various gadgets to improve the truck stats.
Over 30 types of weapon: guns, machine guns, missiles, mines, energy weapon.
A great number of enemies: hard trucks, war transports, robots, infantry, bosses
Realistic driving and combat physics.
Spectacular truck damage and destruction by various types of weapon with stunning special effects. Detailed damage model.
Elite-type trading system: trucks being the combat units and cargo transport.</blockquote>Spotted on RPGDot
Your hard truck is your only hope of survival in the hostile world. You will need it to travel, to earn money and to fight your way through the dangerous areas. It’s crucial that you upgrade your truck every time you have a chance and equip it with ever more powerful weapon and new gadgets. To be able to do that you’ll need to trade with towns and villages on your way, and carry out various tasks.
The action and the RPG part are closely interrelated in the game, the action part being the driving, the spectacular combats with other trucks, a multitude of weapons, realistic physics and special effects; the RPG part being the variety of truck types to choose from, a unique world, a great number of optional quests and a flexible plot. Expect the game in Q4 2005.
Features of the game
The player will have 5 trucks to choose from, with various stats and a great number of upgrades and improvements.
The player can change the cab and the body of the truck, equip it with various gadgets to improve the truck stats.
Over 30 types of weapon: guns, machine guns, missiles, mines, energy weapon.
A great number of enemies: hard trucks, war transports, robots, infantry, bosses
Realistic driving and combat physics.
Spectacular truck damage and destruction by various types of weapon with stunning special effects. Detailed damage model.
Elite-type trading system: trucks being the combat units and cargo transport.</blockquote>Spotted on RPGDot
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