Battleship Video Game Released Today
Activision & Hasbro's tie-in to Peter Berg's film sails into stores today.
Working with the legendary BATTLESHIP property, and the new epic action-adventure from Universal Pictures, we felt it was important to capture some of the cinematic drama while allowing players to experience the action from a unique perspective, said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. We want both movie-goers and gamers of all ages to dive into an all new, fun BATTLESHIP experience.The game combines military strategy and fast-paced FPS gameplay, with players in control of a powerful naval fleet and trapped in a dome of alien-terror on the Hawaiian Islands, where support communications have been put to a halt, players commandeer real-world naval vessels, including Destroyers, Carriers, and even the famous U.S.S. Missouri as action-packed sea battles against alien invaders ensue across land, sea, and air. So the plot will take a major lead from the film, then. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation versions combine first person run-and-gun gameplay with tactical battle command. Playing as Cole Mathis, a first class Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, players will deploy air strikes and radar sweeps to monitor and dominate the marine battlefield. With killer-combat instincts, players must lock-and-load an arsenal of weapons like machine guns and missile launchers to send the invaders packing. And in the Nintendo Wii, 3DS, and DS versions, players are in control of a wide variety of naval units, including Cruisers, Submarines, and Patrol Boats in exciting turn-based combat with a team of specialised commanders. With different play modes to choose from, including Story and quick-battle Skirmish, players will unlock new maps, units, and leaders to turn the tide of battle.