Koei Canada, the new studio behind the physics based PS3 racer Fatal Inertia, has revealed some further details about the game and the vehicles available to the player.
Fatal Inertia presents the contrast of vibrant, futuristic vehicles battling and racing in a variety of beautiful, natural environments. There are a wide range of physics-based weapons, and you'll discover new ways to use them every time you play. Harnessing the power of the PlayStation 3, this game offers a physics engine that is core to the gameplay, and that offers complete interaction between vehicles, weapons, and environments. Combining speed, technique, and customizability, Fatal Inertia will attempt to add a next-generaion twist to combat racing.
Key Features
- Unconventional weapons that manipulate momentum and inertia add a new dimension of strategy. Weapons can be used to create a variety of physics-based effects, and you'll discover new ways to use them every time you play.
- Explore a brave new world of race venues- remote woodlands, dusty canyons, giant glacial ranges, and other natural regions where the beauty of nature masks the dangers that await.
- Fully-customizable race craft with an extensive selection of parts and paint jobs.
Vehicle Details
Phoenix Class
This is one of the earliest Fatal Inertia race craft. The Phoenix class ships have evolved into the most balanced performance racers and are capable in all benchmark tests.
With engines fitted where the wings would normally be mounted, this model utilizes higher speeds while making some sacrifices in handling and maneuverability.
Virtually any part of the ship can be modified, including the full front end and rear, side skirts, the cockpit, wings, as well as various body styling attachments such as spoilers.
Aurora Class
Aurora class race craft are constructed to offer drivers maximum speed. Their exotic design is based on jet propelled vehicles that broke terrestrial speed records in the 21st and 22nd centuries. While capable of astonishing top speeds, Aurora class vessels make make some sacrifices in acceleration and maneuverability.
Extra large wings can be fitted ion order to improve stability and handling.
The styling of each ship is freely customizable via paint jobs, decals, and other cosmetic enhancements.
Mercury Class
Mercury class racers are engineered to deliver the fastest acceleration and superior handling. Their design is inspired by 22nd century joint strike fighter aircraft, and as such its tight control, quick acceleration and ability to execute evasive maneuvers is unmatched. However, these features come at a price; Mercury race craft offer a lower top speed than the other classes.
Easy to control, the Mercury class vessel is the recommended race craft for new drivers.
Titan Class
Sheer power and an impressive top speed make any Titan class ship a dangerous contender. The larger payload capacity allow the Titans to pick up twice the normal amount of ammunition from weapon pads, and carry engines that can produce maximum thrust, but the weight of Titan ships limit its maneuverability.
Titan class race craft are best suited to combat and will prove to be a formidable threat in the hands of an experienced driver.
