Saboteur (1999 video game)
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Saboteur is a single-player action game
that was set to release in 1999. Originally developed by Tigon Studios, the project was later handed down to Pumpkin Studios, developers of Warzone 2100
. However, the project did not remain in the hands of Pumpkin Studios for long. Eidos Interactive
, Saboteur's publishing company, cancelled the project with the decision to abandon the PlayStation market for the next generation of consoles. This decision cancelled Saboteur and lack of funds forced Pumpkin Studios into shutting down operations.
action game
with stealth elements. Shin relies greatly on sneaking in the shadows, and avoiding his enemies. However, in combat, Shin can use a wide variety of weapons including shuriken
, bombs, and his trusted katana
. Shin does not use any firearms in the game. Shin's most reliable weapon is Shiro, his dog. During play, specific orders can be given to Shiro, who automatically follows Shin, and attacks without having to be commanded. Also, Shiro can assist in stealth areas by acting as a lookout without alerting the enemy. Commanding Shiro in-game is as simple as holding L1 and scrolling through the command options.
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
that was set to release in 1999. Originally developed by Tigon Studios, the project was later handed down to Pumpkin Studios, developers of Warzone 2100
Warzone 2100
Warzone 2100 is an open source real-time strategy and real-time tactics hybrid computer game, originally developed by Pumpkin Studios and published by Eidos Interactive...
. However, the project did not remain in the hands of Pumpkin Studios for long. Eidos Interactive
Eidos Interactive
Eidos Interactive Ltd. is a British video game publisher and is a label of Square Enix Europe. As an independent company Eidos plc was headquartered in the Wimbledon Bridge House in Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton....
, Saboteur's publishing company, cancelled the project with the decision to abandon the PlayStation market for the next generation of consoles. This decision cancelled Saboteur and lack of funds forced Pumpkin Studios into shutting down operations.
Story
The protagonist of Saboteur is a young ninja named Shin. Shin's sister has been abducted by CyberGen Corporation, a monolithic corporation in the game's contemporary Japan setting. With his pet dog, Shiro, Shin plans to rescue his sister and exact his revenge on CyberGen.Gameplay
Saboteur was a third-personThird-person shooter
Third-person shooter is a genre of 3D action games in which the player character is visible on-screen, and the gameplay consists primarily of shooting.-Definition:...
action game
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
with stealth elements. Shin relies greatly on sneaking in the shadows, and avoiding his enemies. However, in combat, Shin can use a wide variety of weapons including shuriken
Shuriken
A shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing...
, bombs, and his trusted katana
Katana
A Japanese sword, or , is one of the traditional bladed weapons of Japan. There are several types of Japanese swords, according to size, field of application and method of manufacture.-Description:...
. Shin does not use any firearms in the game. Shin's most reliable weapon is Shiro, his dog. During play, specific orders can be given to Shiro, who automatically follows Shin, and attacks without having to be commanded. Also, Shiro can assist in stealth areas by acting as a lookout without alerting the enemy. Commanding Shiro in-game is as simple as holding L1 and scrolling through the command options.