Underplayed Gems

Advent Rising (2005)

Advent Rising cover
Developer
GlyphX Games
Publisher
Majesco Entertainment
Platforms
Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 27 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A story-driven sci-fi action-adventure with epic ambitions and a devoted cult following despite a rocky reception.

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About

Advent Rising is a story driven science fiction third person action adventure game developed by GlyphX Games. Written by author Orson Scott Card and published by Majesco Entertainment. Advent Rising started as a trilogy, but due to poor critical reception and poor sells the sequels were cancelled. There was a PSP title in the works called "Advent Shadow" that was also cancelled. Due to an epic story and fun gameplay, Advent Rising has acquired a cult following and is considered and underrated classic by fans.

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