CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars
Encyclopedia
CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars is a downloadable video game for the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade
and Microsoft Windows
. The game was created by Mexican Immersion Games
and Timeline Interactive
.
. The player can choose between three classes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Guardian is specialized in guns and the Bishop is better at using telekinetic superpowers while the Black-op is balanced in both. Some of the powers are telekinesis, teleportation
and generating energy shields. Players may complete challenges based upon the class they chose which can improve the powers of that class.
Offline/Online Multiplayer Modes: Up to 12 players enabled, the modes include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the flag, & Assault. One standout is the assault mode, in which attacking players deliver a virtual “hacker” to the defending team’s base and have to hold the fort for a set time. These events end up being real white-knucklers as the timer continues to tick away. Bots are available in these modes & skill level can be adjusted to add more difficulty.
Local Splitscreen multiplayer also available.
Maps: There are seven maps that range from open environments to closed quarters.
R4 Lethe: Is the equivalent of a Handgun. Its the starting weapon players will have when a mode begins. This gun is most effective primarily from mid to short range. Not a powerful weapon, but is more than capable of getting the job done.
R2 Phlegethon: Is the equivalent of a Sniper Rifle.... Equipped with a scope lens with a Zoom in/Zoom out option. This gun is Perfect for shooting from long distances. Not as effective in close quarters combat.
R5 Styx: Is the equivalent of a Assault Rifle. This rapid fire weapon is very powerful & ideal for mid to close range combat.
R1 Cocythus: Is the equivalent of a Shotgun. Most effective in close range & is very deadly.
R3 Acheron: Is the equivalent of a Rocket Launcher. This weapon is effective in all ranges because of the detonation on impact. Firing off too close can cause the firing player damage.
Mines: Small devices that trigger a explosion when someone comes in connect.
. IGN
gave the game a 8/10, commenting that "it's trying to be Unreal Tournament, but there are a few wonky elements that keep it from reaching that high a level of quality" but praised the graphics for being "one of the better looking XBLA titles."
Xbox Live Arcade
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and Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
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. The game was created by Mexican Immersion Games
Immersion Games
Immersion Games was a game development company headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico and Bogota, Colombia. It was founded by Julian Castillo, Miguel Posada, Eivar Rojas y Ernesto Galvez.- Videogames :...
and Timeline Interactive
Timeline Interactive
-Overview:Timeline Interactive is a game development company based in Cairo Egypt that was established in 2005. The company is privately held and financially backed by the Technology Development Fund and EFG-Hermes...
.
Gameplay Overview
CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars is a Sci Fi first-person shooterFirst-person shooter
First-person shooter is a video game genre that centers the gameplay on gun and projectile weapon-based combat through first-person perspective; i.e., the player experiences the action through the eyes of a protagonist. Generally speaking, the first-person shooter shares common traits with other...
. The player can choose between three classes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Guardian is specialized in guns and the Bishop is better at using telekinetic superpowers while the Black-op is balanced in both. Some of the powers are telekinesis, teleportation
Teleportation
Teleportation is the fictional or imagined process by which matter is instantaneously transferred from one place to another.Teleportation may also refer to:*Quantum teleportation, a method of transmitting quantum data...
and generating energy shields. Players may complete challenges based upon the class they chose which can improve the powers of that class.
Game Modes
Challenges: Offline there are 10 different challenges for each of the 3 classes available. These challenges are objective based & a timelimit is given to complete them. Bots (A.I. Controlled players) are used in these challenges. Not only are these challenges great for gathering character upgrades (and PSN trophies/360 achievements), they teach gamers to recognize the varying character classes and to manage the special abilities in preparation for the fairly chaotic 12-player online/offline action.Offline/Online Multiplayer Modes: Up to 12 players enabled, the modes include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the flag, & Assault. One standout is the assault mode, in which attacking players deliver a virtual “hacker” to the defending team’s base and have to hold the fort for a set time. These events end up being real white-knucklers as the timer continues to tick away. Bots are available in these modes & skill level can be adjusted to add more difficulty.
Local Splitscreen multiplayer also available.
Maps: There are seven maps that range from open environments to closed quarters.
Weapons
Weapons: There are 6 basic weapons that are representations of the average weapon class in most FPS games. The weapons are scattered around the maps that will re appears after taken. Most guns have no option for aiming down sights, other than the Sniper Rifle. The shooting is primarily done from the hip only.R4 Lethe: Is the equivalent of a Handgun. Its the starting weapon players will have when a mode begins. This gun is most effective primarily from mid to short range. Not a powerful weapon, but is more than capable of getting the job done.
R2 Phlegethon: Is the equivalent of a Sniper Rifle.... Equipped with a scope lens with a Zoom in/Zoom out option. This gun is Perfect for shooting from long distances. Not as effective in close quarters combat.
R5 Styx: Is the equivalent of a Assault Rifle. This rapid fire weapon is very powerful & ideal for mid to close range combat.
R1 Cocythus: Is the equivalent of a Shotgun. Most effective in close range & is very deadly.
R3 Acheron: Is the equivalent of a Rocket Launcher. This weapon is effective in all ranges because of the detonation on impact. Firing off too close can cause the firing player damage.
Mines: Small devices that trigger a explosion when someone comes in connect.
Reception
CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars has received mixed to positive reviews and has an aggregate score of 74/100 on MetacriticMetacritic
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. IGN
IGN
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gave the game a 8/10, commenting that "it's trying to be Unreal Tournament, but there are a few wonky elements that keep it from reaching that high a level of quality" but praised the graphics for being "one of the better looking XBLA titles."