Scurge Hive
by South Peak Interactive
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Product Summary
Brand: SouthpeakRelease Date: 2006-10-17
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Model: 612561800052
Publisher: South Peak Interactive
Product features:
- Explore a massive world consisting of over 350 levels ranging from indoor, outdoor, above and below ground settings
- Engage over 50 enemies in fast paced real time combat
- Race against constant countdown pressure as you seek out decontamination stations to suppress the Scurge that has infected your body.
- Power Ups - Slow down time, sling shot across giant gaps; locating technology for your prototype battle suit will be a must
- Use a top-secret projectile gauntlet search out multiple energy alignments to effectively dispose of different enemy classes
Video Game Reviews of Scurge Hive
Customer Review: Contagiously Fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I've seen quite a few copies of this game, going from one GameStop to another in search of a GBA game to spend my store credit on. Seeing this game almost everywhere, two thoughts came to mind: 1) "Man, this game must suck," and 2) "Why did so many people buy it in the first place?" After looking at some reviews, I took a chance and bought "Scurge: Hive" for the GBA. Best 5 bucks in credit that I've ever spent.
This is an action RPG best compared to the likes of "Metroid;" in some ways, it's almost exactly like "Metroid." You play as Jenosa Arma, a bounty hunter with a freakishly long ponytail, sent to the planet Inos to infiltrate a research lab after an attempt to contain a parasite called the Scurge goes awry. Starting out with just a pea-shooting gauntlet, you fight a bunch of enemies--and I mean a LOT of 'em--while exploring each level, which takes quite a toll on your health bar. But when killed, these enemies give off balls of green goo that refill your health, increases your hit points, and even improve your rank. And that's just for starters.
Before you even make it through the first level, you're suddenly infected by the Scurge. A gauge appears at the top of the screen to show the rate of infection and if it reaches 100%, you'll transform into the Scurge itself and the game ends; basically, it limits the time you have to explore a level. To prevent this, you have to access sick bays that are located throughout the game in order to keep the infection down. These also serve as save points in the game. But having to go back and forth to a sick bay to keep your infection low can get pretty frustrating. Luckily, you can activate a map with the Select button to keep from getting lost.
Needless to say, this game puts a lot on your plate. Where you're not uncovering new weapons, you must accomplish various tasks in order to advance in the game. You also have to find special security cards in order to open certain doors. And then there's a horde of boss characters with their own specific strengths and weaknesses. Even moving around the isometric platforms is a chore. Add the little buggers that are already chasing you, and you've got a game that's tough to beat--even at its lowest difficulty setting.
"Scurge" is also available for the Nintendo DS. This is exactly the same as the GBA port save for a map provided on the touch screen. When choosing between both versions, the choice should be clear for GBA owners. For DS owners, it comes down to whether you want added convenience or a cheaper game. Either way, you can't go wrong with this challenging title.
This game is rated E10+ for ages 10 & up: Violence.
Description of Scurge Hive
Scurge: Hive features fast-paced action and survival in a massive single player adventure. Take control of Jenosa Arma, abandoned in a research facility that has been quarantined to suppress the spreading of an infection that could destroy all life. Collect power-ups to increase your strength and abilities as you overcome puzzles and obstacles and take on hoards of enemies intent on your destruction. There is nowhere to hide from the Scurge!All Games
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