Developer: Digital Anvil
Developer: Digital Anvil
Developer: Digital Anvil
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
M for Mature: Blood, Violence
Brute Force

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Developer: Digital Anvil
Developer: Digital Anvil
Developer: Digital Anvil
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
Release Date: May 27, 2003 (US)
M for Mature: Blood, Violence
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Brute Force

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Take control of any one of four highly specialized super-commandos in Brute Force, a sci-fi, squad-based shooter from developer Digital Anvil. Whether the encounter requires stealth, tactics, sniping, or just "Brute Force," the team is ready and able. Experience the intensity of a shooter game with the cunning strategies of team-based tactical combat. Play solo through six worlds in the extensive single-player campaign, or play co-operatively with up to three friends via split-screen or System Link. Battle it out in a multitude of competitive death-match modes with up to eight players, and download new content, including campaigns, mission and maps to keep the game fresh for incredible replayability.


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Brute Force

Xbox Reviews | May 29, 2003

Seeing as how we'll all have to wait until next year for Bungie's incredibly sweet Halo 2 it occurred to me that I just might be playing one of the better Xbox games we'll see until then. Brute Force offers a solid squad-based action experience that's simpler to play than the likes of the Tom Clancy games, but that's just as much fun in its own right. Read More »

Brute Force

Xbox Previews | Apr 25, 2003

With the deluge of games this great industry churns out, I've long since resigned myself to the fact that I can't keep track of every single one from inception to release. Thus I was relatively unacquainted with Brute Force as recently as a week ago, when Raymond asked me to check out an updated version of it. While at first Brute Force seemed to be overly simplistic, further play revealed it to be a fairly interesting squad-based shooter with a lot of potential to entertain and amaze during the long wait for Halo 2. It also stars a frog, which is always a plus. Read More »

Brute Force

Xbox Previews | Apr 8, 2003

If there's one thing I've learned in my career as a game critic, it's that gamers love frogs. Yet for some reason, most publishers are wary of casting amphibians in its games. Microsoft defies the norm and dares to be great with Brute Force. Never mind that the title features unique tactical-action gameplay that utilizes the abilities of four distinct characters in both single-player and cooperative modes. Never mind that it touts some of the most versatile and extensive System Link capabilities ever seen on the Xbox. One of Brute Force's main characters looks like a frog, and for that, the people will love it. Read More »

Editions

Action Double Pack (Xbox)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 27, 2003
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Brute Force (Xbox)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 27, 2003
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

ESRB M for Mature Blood, Violence

Brute Force (Xbox)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Brute Force (Xbox)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Specifications

Release Medium

1 DVD

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Features

  • Simultaneously control four distinct commandos: Gamers have complete authority over the universe's toughest commandos. Choose from a deadly sniper, the war-hardened assault trooper, a cunning scout, or a feral alien. With the tap of a button, switch between commandos, and select a squad member perfect for any combat situation. Each commando is uniquely qualified for different scenarios, and it is up to the gamer to determine how to best deploy their skills.
  • Play co-op and death-match multiplayer with up to seven other gamers: Play cooperatively with up to four players via split-screen or System Link. Snipe the enemy from behind while squad-mates blaze forward with the heavy stuff. Or, sneak ahead as the scout to decide how to instruct teammates to fight with optimal tactics. With Dynamic Co-op, players can jump in and out of the game at any time in split-screen mode. You can also compete in an all out frag-fest with up to seven other gamers! Friends can battle it out against one another in a variety of competitive and team death-match modes.
  • Enjoy weapons and equipment galore: Gamers have their choice of more than 30 different types of weapons, grenades, gadgets, and pieces of equipment. Equip teams with Miniguns, Sonic Cannons, Rail Guns, Sniper Rifles, Bio-Rifles, and more. Each weapon is designed to take advantage of certain enemies and environments. Gamers must learn the strengths of each weapon to best exploit the weaknesses of their foes.
  • Download new content: Gamers can download brand new missions and entire campaigns via Xbox Live, including both single-player and multiplayer missions. The adrenaline rush continues ... on and on and on!
  • Witness amazing next-generation visual effects: With dazzling effects, dynamic lighting, and gorgeous graphics beautifully rendered in a variety of environments, Brute Force reveals a level of detail players may not have thought possible.
  • Play through six challenging worlds: Gamers can explore six exotic worlds, each with a unique environment, enemies, and gameplay strategies. To survive in each world, players will have to learn how to best use the unique abilities of the commandos.
  • Experience awesome audio: Gamers have the added realism of Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The environmental sound effects and music bring the worlds of Brute Force to life.

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