Fatal Inertia

Fatal Inertia Description

Through harsh environments spanning dense rainforests, immense glacier fields and canyons of razor-sharp rock, there's little room for error as the drivers reach speeds of over 500mph. But Fatal Inertia is not merely a test of speed. The brave men and women who compete risk their lives in combat involving unconventional weapons the likes of which the world hasn't yet seen. At such incredible speeds, combat can often result in disaster. And so the scene is set for Koei's Fatal Inertia. Not a warrior in sight in this futuristic racer, powered by the Unreal Engine, no less. In the middle of the 22nd century, a handful of immense corporations control virtually all the business, politics and entertainment on the planet. Beyond the limits of concrete and burning rubber, there is a new sport. A mixture of street racing, rally, and demolition derby, Fatal Inertia is a full-of-beans, gravity-defying racer. Gravity plays a major part in all racing games, but when you're hovering metres above the landscape at a lunatic speed, the big 'G' assumes a hyper-importance. In Fatal Inertia, the closer you are to the ground, the faster you go: and the closer you get to the surface, the nearer you are to pranging your vehicle. Players can customise their machines in a manner similar to the way street racers a la Need For Speed, Juiced et al modify their vehicles, but with the added attraction of futuristic weapons and hardware available. Unconventional weapons that manipulate speed, time and force can be used to create a variety of physics-based effects on opposing race craft. Game modes are plentiful: Training and Quick Race is where you should start if you want to make the most of Fatal Inertia. Then it's onto Knockout, Combat Race, Velocity, Magnet Mayhem and Time Trial. Career Mode and Multiplayer are the main attractions, with a facility for up to eight players racing online.

The foundation of Fatal Inertia is its physics engine, which uses the power of the PS3 to create weapons and environments that are unlike anything seen before. The beautiful natural environments aren't just scenery - they are there to be used in combat, and rock walls can quickly become avalanches to use against your opponents. You'll have unparalleled freedom, and with all the possibilities the physics-based engine has to offer, you'll never have the same play experience twice.

In this game, weapons are not something you use to directly damage an opponent, but are items used to create a variety of physics-based effects. A single weapon has a variety of uses, and you'll discover new ways to use them every time you play.

The vehicles in Fatal Inertia are highly customizable, and with the large variety of designs and parts at your disposal, you can truly inject your own personality into your ride. You can also save your custom vehicles to a memory card, and take them on the road.

This game isn't just about getting to the finish line first, with a wide variety of game modes to choose from. There are several competitive and cooperative modes, and season play that lets you win prizes and gain special items. Whether you're a speed demon or a road warrior, you'll find a mode that's right for you.

Desolate woodlands, dusty canyons, giant glacial ranges, and other natural regions are your playground. But the environments are not just there to be sped through - they offer many opportunities to hinder your opponents as well.

Take your customized vehicles and play in epic multiplayer combat. With the many ways to use the weapons and environments, every multiplayer battle is sure to be a hotly-contested affair.