Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix

Publisher: EIDOS Interactive

Developer: Core Design

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 10/16/2001

Official Game Website

Interviews

GZ Interviews producer of Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix, Mike Schmitt
The worst terrorism outbreak known to mankind has paralyzed the planet with fear. The world’s greatest powers have unified against this threat and they’ve put you in charge of Operation Phoenix – the culmination of the most advanced weapons and military technologies ever developed.

News

EIDOS Interactive now has the first ever trailer for Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix available, and it is going to blow you away!!!
EIDOS Interactive now has the first ever trailer for Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix available, and it is going to blow you away!!!

EIDOS Announced today Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix mini-website is officially up and live.
EIDOS Announced today Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix mini-website is officially up and live.

Description

Core Design's arcade/action game is for the PlayStation 2 puts gamers in the pilot's seat of a highly advanced and artillery-laden gun-ship. A deadly wave of extremist terrorism has struck at all the principal nations, paralyzing the world with fear. The globe's major powers immediately issue a state of emergency, merging their weapons resources and technologies into a clandestine project entitled Operation Phoenix. In controls of the most advance gunship technology known to man, you're the best shot the free world has for peace.

Features

? Thunderstrike is a fast 3D arcade-action game based on military missions and campaigns involving ultra-realistic vehicles and environments. ? The missions vary from full scale War Campaigns to self-contained missions. A total of 7 Campaigns, each with 3-6 missions. Bonus missions are revealed after success in given Campaigns and Key Missions. ? AI systems for player as well as for friendly/enemy forces. ? Simulated AWACS (airborne warning and control system) to aid your pilot, providing tactical updates on both friendly and enemy forces. ? Your gunship is equipped with the latest in weapons technology (attack & defense) including gun-ship sniper, night vision and guided missiles. ? Gameplay requires tactical decision-making as you can call in additional levels of support in the form of infantry ground assault, tank battalions and air units such as helicopters and jet fighters. ? Steal or salvage enemy weapons and technology to upgrade the power and efficiency of your own gun-ship and support units. Upgrades include engine turbo-boosts, hellfire missiles, satellite support, shockwave bombs, mercenary troops, and much more. ? Arcade mode allows for instant pick-up and play blast-satisfaction while campaign mode will appeal to those looking to apply a deeper level of commitment. ? In multiplayer mode players can compete against one another in Deathmatch landscapes or join forces in battles against legions of advanced enemy AI. ? The passage of day to night and changing weather effects such as rain, snow, sandstorms and fog all contribute to heighten combat tension. ? Landscapes deform as you relentlessly shell targets from above. ? Vehicles and buildings show progressive damage as you annihilate them with extreme accuracy and prejudice.