Shock Wave 2: Beyond the Gate
Main Game
RELEASED
Dec 31, 1995
3DO Interactive MultiplayerbyUnknown
Overview:|
As a main game released in 1995, Shock Wave 2: Beyond the Gate casts you as Captain Flint, pursuing alien thieves through a jumpgate into an unknown system. The core loop involves managing your ship, the Cortez, selecting equipment, and undertaking missions across six systems using a choice of three craft: a fighter, a hovercraft, or a stationary turret for cover. Progression relies on analyzing salvaged wreckage to upgrade weapons, all while advancing the story via live-action cutscenes to find the artifact and return home.
This is a main game title originally released in 1995 for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer platform. The experience plunges players into a science fiction narrative set twenty years after a major alien invasion was repelled. When a mysterious alien artifact is discovered near the dormant jumpgate used by the invaders, it is stolen, forcing privateer Captain Flint and the crew of the spaceship Cortez to follow the thieves through the gate. This pursuit strands the crew in an unknown star system, making the central objective the recovery of the artifact and the aliens to find a path home.
Core Gameplay Loop and Ship Management
The gameplay centers on managing the operations aboard the spaceship Cortez while undertaking missions across six distinct star systems. Players assume the role of Captain Flint, directing the mission strategy from the ship. This involves receiving critical communications from the crew, utilizing scanning equipment to identify potential mission sites on nearby planets, and making strategic choices regarding the necessary weapons and equipment loadout before deployment.Versatile Mission Craft Selection
What distinct vehicles are available for missions?
A key feature of the experience is the variety of vehicles available for mission deployment, allowing players to tailor their approach based on the objective. Players can choose between three distinct craft types: a high-speed fighter, a versatile hovercraft, and a stationary turret, which is deployed to provide essential cover fire for crewmates conducting ground operations.Progression Through Salvage and Storytelling
Progression is directly tied to mission success and resource management. After completing objectives, wreckage salvaged from destroyed alien craft is analyzed. This analysis is then used in a production system to manufacture upgraded weapons and equipment, enabling the crew to tackle increasingly complex challenges across the six explored systems. The overarching narrative is delivered through the use of live-action cutscenes that bridge the gameplay segments.What is the primary objective for the player?
The primary objective is focused on survival and return. Players must successfully navigate the unknown star system, complete necessary missions to gather resources and intelligence, locate the stolen alien artifact, and ultimately find a way to reactivate the jumpgate to return to known space.Current Content Status
As a main game released in 1995, this title currently has no official downloadable content (DLCs) or expansions associated with it. There are no official remakes or remasters linked to this specific version.Game Details
Primary Name: Shock Wave 2: Beyond the Gate
Alternative Names:
Shockwave 2: Beyond the Gate (Alternative spelling)
Type: Main Game
Series: Shock Wave
Developer: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown
Release Information
Release Date: Dec 31, 1995
Genres & Themes
Themes: Action
Platforms
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Game Modes
Perspective: Unknown
Player Modes: Single-player
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
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