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Heavy Armored Weapon Chassis
''G-Nome'' is a mech simulation video game developed by 7th Level. Publisher difficulties led to it having a protracted development cycle. Originally intended to be published by Merit as a DOS-based title, it was ultimately released on February 28, 1997, as 7th Level's first 3D computer graphics, 3D game. Reviews upon release were unenthusiastic, as critics found that while the main selling point (that characters could leave their mechs and commandeer others) was innovative, the overall execution of the game was weak. ''G-Nome'' was followed up by a real-time strategy Spin-off (media), spin-off called ''Dominion: Storm Over Gift 3'', developed by 7th Level, but acquired and released by Ion Storm. Gameplay The entirety of ''G-Nomes gameplay is based around close-surface combat, by the means of direct foot movement or the occupancy of vehicles. The majority of the vehicles are bipedal assault machines called "HAWCs", (Heavy Armored Weapons Chassis), that usually carry between two a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th Level
7th Level was a video game development company based in Dallas, Texas and founded in 1993. Notable game titles by the company include: the three Monty Python games (with the aid of Python member Eric Idle); '' G-Nome'' (1997), a '' MechWarrior''-style game; '' Helicops'' (1997), an anime-inspired game that featured arcade-style aerial combat; and '' Tracer,'' a game where the player hacked computer systems distributed for cash by using a virtual avatar in the design of ''Neuromancer'', ''Shadowrun'', or '' Snowcrash-''styled virtual worlds. On November 17, 1997, 7th Level announced their intention to merge with Pulse Entertainment, in order to create P7 Solutions, an integrated solutions company. The following day, the distribution rights for the three Monty Python games were acquired by Panasonic Interactive Media, which ended 7th Level's involvement with the game's development and publishing. The merger announced between 7th Level and Pulse Entertainment was later cancelled in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |