Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space Announced for Xbox

Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space
Announced for Xbox

Blinx is back, and this time he’s
taking on a whole new dimension! Microsoft Game Studios today announced that
Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space, the sequel to one of the best-selling Xbox®
action-platformers, is in development and slated for a holiday 2004 release.
Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space is the world’s first 5-D game, giving players
control over both Time and Space. Using customized characters, gamers can choose
to battle against one another in Battle Mode or team up in two-player
Cooperative Mode.

In development by Japan-based Artoon,
Co. Ltd., Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space throws players into the shoes of a
heroic cat bravely taking control of time in order to face tough battles and
puzzling challenges. Just like using a VCR remote control, players’ customized
cats have the power to slow down the action, pause, review, fast-forward, record
and even combine them in challenging situations. As the story unfolds, players
will also step into the role of the enemy pigs to gain control of the space
continuum in a variety of stealth missions. Players will create their own
customized pigs and feel like they have control over black holes and worm holes.

Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space
features various multiplayer modes that will allow gamers to get their friends
in on the action. Players can grab a friend and play through the story in
two-player Cooperative Mode, compete in multiplayer Battle Mode with up to four
players on one Xbox or make their ways through the single-player missions on
their own. Those who choose to play through the storyline cooperatively will
need to overcome tougher groups of enemies and unique two-player challenges with
strategy and teamwork. Cooperative players will also be rewarded with unique map
locations that are only accessible in two-player mode. In Battle Mode, gamers
can choose to lead a squad of cats using time control powers or command a team
of enemy pigs using space control powers. Whether they are playing through
single player missions or any of the multiplayer modes, players can fully
customize their cats and pigs by designing the character’s face, body and
clothing.

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