Nokia had already announced that it was developing its own FPS title for the N-Gage called Ashen, today however, they released the first details about the game which, they claim, might change the fate of their struggling N-Gage console.
Nokia today announced Ashen, its third self-published title for the N-Gage mobile game deck. Ashen is a 3D gothic horror themed, first person shooter that pits mobile gamers against a host of horrors. In addition to exciting single player action, up to four people can play in deathmatch mode via Bluetooth wireless technology.
Ashen will capture mobile gamers with its impressive gameplay and unique features, said Pasi Polonen, Director of Game Publishing, Entertainment and Media Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. With a compelling storyline, fast paced action and unique features, Ashen will inspire gamers to fight against an amazing range of enemies and to explore and rescue the citizens of Seven River City.
As a special feature, Ashen has a unique ghost vision mode that allows gamers to detect and combat invisible enemies that block their progress through the game. Players can choose from eight different weapon types such as dual pistols, a Gatling gun, sniper rifle and a unique alien assault gun. Eight single-player maps are available, with two additional maps for multiplayer deathmatch gaming. With N-Gage Arena, the mobile online gaming community, Ashen players will be able to share their best scores with other devotees of the game.
Mobile gamers can immerse themselves in a 3D world, ranging from ruined cityscapes, spectacular cathedrals, and alien infested streets. With eight unique and intelligently behaving enemy types, players will need to keep their wits about them as they try to unravel the reasons behind the supernatural phenomena that have taken over Seven River City.
Ashen is expected to be available on the N-Gage game deck in the first half of 2004. Ashen is being developed by Torus Games, a leading game developer based in Melbourne, Australia.
