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''Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri'' is a 1996 tactical first-person shooter video game developed and published by Looking Glass Technologies. Set in a science-fictional depiction of the 24th century, the game follows a faction of humans who colonize the Alpha Centauri star system to escape from the Hegemony, a totalitarian Earth government. The player assumes the role of Nikola ap Io, the leader of an Alpha Centauri military unit, and undertakes missions against pirates and the Hegemony. ''Terra Nova'' has been cited as one of the first squad-oriented games with three-dimensional (3D) graphics; the player is often assisted by artificially intelligent teammates who may be given tactical commands. Conceived by Looking Glass after the completion of their first game, ''Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss'', ''Terra Nova'' was subject to a long and difficult development process, caused in part by the production of its full motion video cutscenes. The game's engine can render 3D outdoor environments and simulate physics; the latter enables such effects as procedural animation. ''Terra Nova''s critical reception was highly positive. Reviewers praised its tactical elements, and several compared it to the 1995 video game ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat''. However, reception of its graphics was mixed, and many noted the game's steep system requirements. Despite critical acclaim and sales in excess of 100,000 units, the game was a commercial failure: it did not recoup its development costs. While it was intended to be the first in a series, its low sales led the company to cancel plans for a sequel. ==Gameplay== As a tactical first-person shooter, ''Terra Nova'' focuses on combat and takes place from a character's eye view in a three-dimensional (3D) graphical environment.〔〔 The protagonist wears powered battle armor (PBA) that features lock-on targeting, jumpjets for limited flight, infrared and zoomed vision, and a rechargeable energy shield that protects against attacks. The player uses a freely movable mouse cursor to aim weapons and manipulate the heads-up display (HUD) interface.〔 As with Looking Glass Technologies' earlier game ''System Shock'',〔 the HUD contains three "Multi-Function Displays" (MFDs). These screens may be configured to display tactical information, such as squad command menus, maps and weapon statistics.〔 The player is usually accompanied by up to three artificially intelligent squadmates, who may be given tactical orders such as holding a position, taking cover or rushing enemies.〔 Squadmates may be commanded as a group or individually; for example, one half of a squad may be used to distract enemies while the other half attacks an objective. Each squad member specializes in weapons, reconnaissance, repairs, demolitions or electronics. Those in the latter four categories may be given special commands, such as repairing a teammate's armor or setting explosive charges.〔 During missions, squad members radio in enemy sightings and status assessments.〔〔 The game takes place in 37 missions. Each begins with a briefing that describes such details as objectives, squad size and enemies.〔 Objectives range from rescues and assaults to reconnaissance photography.〔〔 Additional missions—whose contents may be selected by the player—are available through the game's "Random Scenario Builder". Before undertaking missions, the player outfits the squad and protagonist with PBA suits and equipment.〔 The three types of PBA—Scout, Standard and Heavy—vary in ability; for example, the Scout armor is fast and light, while the Heavy armor is slow and powerful.〔 Each may be fitted with weapons and an "Auxiliary Suit Function" (ASF); the latter ranges from increased jumpjet power to deployable automatic turrets.〔〔 Only a small amount of equipment is available at the outset, but more becomes accessible as the game progresses.〔 Between missions, the player may read e-mails, news and military files, and a "library" that details the game's setting.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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