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Kill Switch (video game)

December 19, 2023

Kill Switch (stylized as kill.switch) is a third-person shooter video game developed by Namco USA in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows. A Game Boy Advance port was released in 2004. The GBA port was created independently of Namco, due to a licensing deal with Destination Software.[5] The PAL release of the PS2 port came with a demo of SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs on a separate disc.

Kill Switch
Developer(s)Namco USA[3][a]
Publisher(s)Namco[b]
Designer(s)Chris Esaki[4]
Programmer(s)Gil Colgate
Writer(s)Alvin Muolic
Composer(s)Kevin Manthei
EngineRenderWare
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Xbox
Windows
Game Boy Advance
Release
October 28, 2003
  • PlayStation 2
    • NA: October 28, 2003
    • PAL: March 17, 2004
    [1]
  • Xbox
    • NA: October 28, 2003
  • Windows
  • January 4, 2004
  • Game Boy Advance
    • NA: September 9, 2004
    • PAL: August 27, 2004
    [2]
Genre(s)Third-person shooter
Mode(s)Single player

The most distinguishing characteristic of Kill Switch is its cover system, a mechanic that has the player character taking cover behind objects and around corners in a manner similar to Namco's own Time Crisis series of light gun shooters as well as Koei's third-person shooter WinBack[6] and Hideo Kojima's stealth game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.[7]

Story edit

Protagonist Nick Bishop (voiced by Marcus McCollum) is a super-soldier remotely controlled via direct neural connection by a man known only as "Controller" (voiced by Chuck McQuary) in a series of combat missions designed to bring "the North" and "the West" to war. Profiteer Archer (voiced by Adam Baldwin) plans to benefit by selling the technology used to control Bishop, who gives Controller headaches on recollection of suppressed memories featuring a woman and the phrase "Say my name". Moments before launching a biological warhead, Controller is killed by a surge triggered when a woman known as "Duchess" (voiced by Adrienne Wilkinson) seizes control of Bishop. Sent to attack Controller's base, Bishop's memories are eventually restored: the woman from his memories was his new wife, who Archer killed when he captured Bishop to sell the technology inside him. Freed, Bishop kills Archer in a final assault and walks away.

Reception edit

Kill Switch received a wide range of reviews across all platforms, with the Xbox version receiving a score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews", while the PC and PS2 versions received scores of 66 and 73 out of 100 respectively, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Criticism was directed towards its thin plot and simplistic level design, while the gameplay mechanics, especially the cover system, were lauded and considered engaging. It was compared to the Time Crisis series. The Xbox version of the game was said to possess enhanced graphics over the PS2 version. GameSpot awarded the Xbox version a 6.9 out of 10.[16]

The GBA version of the game was similarly received, with IGN calling it a "solid portable action title" and awarding it a 7.5 out of 10.[5]

Legacy edit

 
The 'Offensive Cover System' (OCS) in the game was one of the foundations for modern cover systems in third-person shooter video games.

Kill Switch is best remembered for its cover system as a core game mechanic,[17] and for introducing the blind fire mechanic to the cover system.[18] Several shooters took inspiration from Kill Switch and implemented similar cover systems. In the design of Gears of War, lead developer Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games credits Kill Switch's cover system as one of the influences they put into the game's design,[19] as Kill Switch's lead designer Chris Esaki was employed by Epic Games and was involved in the development of Gears of War.[4]

Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, which began development in 2005 and was released in 2007,[20] also took inspiration from Kill Switch, which Uncharted's lead designers Evan Wells and Amy Hennig credited as inspiration for the game's cover system.[21] Other examples of shooters that featured Kill Switch-inspired cover systems include the 2005 third-person shooter CT Special Forces: Fire for Effect,[22] and the 2006 games Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas,[23] a first-person shooter released in the same month as Gears of War,[24] and Killzone: Liberation, an isometric shoot 'em up released a month before Gears of War.[6]

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  6. ^ a b Brian Ashcraft (January 20, 2010). "How Cover Shaped Gaming's Last Decade". Kotaku. from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
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  1. ^ GBA version developed by Visual Impact
  2. ^ Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on the PlayStation 2 in Europe. PC version published by Light & Shadow Production and GBA version published by Destination Software

External links edit

  • GameRankings PC reviews
  • GameRankings PS2 reviews
  • GameRankings Xbox reviews
  • GameRankings GBA reviews
  • Kill.switch at MobyGames

December 19, 2023
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Kill Switch stylized as kill switch is a third person shooter video game developed by Namco USA in 2003 for the PlayStation 2 Xbox and Microsoft Windows A Game Boy Advance port was released in 2004 The GBA port was created independently of Namco due to a licensing deal with Destination Software 5 The PAL release of the PS2 port came with a demo of SOCOM II U S Navy SEALs on a separate disc Kill SwitchDeveloper s Namco USA 3 a Publisher s Namco b Designer s Chris Esaki 4 Programmer s Gil ColgateWriter s Alvin MuolicComposer s Kevin MantheiEngineRenderWarePlatform s PlayStation 2XboxWindowsGame Boy AdvanceReleaseOctober 28 2003 PlayStation 2NA October 28 2003PAL March 17 2004 1 XboxNA October 28 2003WindowsJanuary 4 2004Game Boy AdvanceNA September 9 2004PAL August 27 2004 2 Genre s Third person shooterMode s Single playerThe most distinguishing characteristic of Kill Switch is its cover system a mechanic that has the player character taking cover behind objects and around corners in a manner similar to Namco s own Time Crisis series of light gun shooters as well as Koei s third person shooter WinBack 6 and Hideo Kojima s stealth game Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty 7 Contents 1 Story 2 Reception 2 1 Legacy 3 References 4 External linksStory editProtagonist Nick Bishop voiced by Marcus McCollum is a super soldier remotely controlled via direct neural connection by a man known only as Controller voiced by Chuck McQuary in a series of combat missions designed to bring the North and the West to war Profiteer Archer voiced by Adam Baldwin plans to benefit by selling the technology used to control Bishop who gives Controller headaches on recollection of suppressed memories featuring a woman and the phrase Say my name Moments before launching a biological warhead Controller is killed by a surge triggered when a woman known as Duchess voiced by Adrienne Wilkinson seizes control of Bishop Sent to attack Controller s base Bishop s memories are eventually restored the woman from his memories was his new wife who Archer killed when he captured Bishop to sell the technology inside him Freed Bishop kills Archer in a final assault and walks away Reception editReceptionAggregate scoresAggregatorScoreGameRankings78 34 8 Metacritic PC 66 100 9 PS2 73 100 10 XBOX 75 100 11 Review scoresPublicationScoreGamePro nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 12 GameSpot6 9 10 13 GameZone8 5 10 14 IGN8 10 15 Official U S PlayStation Magazine nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp PlayB 12 GMR8 10 12 Loaded8 2 10 12 UGOA 12 Kill Switch received a wide range of reviews across all platforms with the Xbox version receiving a score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic indicating generally favorable reviews while the PC and PS2 versions received scores of 66 and 73 out of 100 respectively indicating mixed or average reviews Criticism was directed towards its thin plot and simplistic level design while the gameplay mechanics especially the cover system were lauded and considered engaging It was compared to the Time Crisis series The Xbox version of the game was said to possess enhanced graphics over the PS2 version GameSpot awarded the Xbox version a 6 9 out of 10 16 The GBA version of the game was similarly received with IGN calling it a solid portable action title and awarding it a 7 5 out of 10 5 Legacy edit nbsp The Offensive Cover System OCS in the game was one of the foundations for modern cover systems in third person shooter video games Kill Switch is best remembered for its cover system as a core game mechanic 17 and for introducing the blind fire mechanic to the cover system 18 Several shooters took inspiration from Kill Switch and implemented similar cover systems In the design of Gears of War lead developer Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games credits Kill Switch s cover system as one of the influences they put into the game s design 19 as Kill Switch s lead designer Chris Esaki was employed by Epic Games and was involved in the development of Gears of War 4 Naughty Dog s Uncharted Drake s Fortune which began development in 2005 and was released in 2007 20 also took inspiration from Kill Switch which Uncharted s lead designers Evan Wells and Amy Hennig credited as inspiration for the game s cover system 21 Other examples of shooters that featured Kill Switch inspired cover systems include the 2005 third person shooter CT Special Forces Fire for Effect 22 and the 2006 games Tom Clancy s Rainbow Six Vegas 23 a first person shooter released in the same month as Gears of War 24 and Killzone Liberation an isometric shoot em up released a month before Gears of War 6 References edit Search Pegi Public Site Archived from the original on 2021 02 25 Retrieved 2019 11 27 Search Pegi Public Site Archived from the original on 2021 02 25 Retrieved 2019 11 27 kill switch GameSpy Archived from the original on February 24 2021 Retrieved June 30 2018 a b Gears of War Five Things You Didn t Know TeamXbox September 29 2006 Archived from the original on September 28 2011 Retrieved June 30 2018 a b Craig Harris 2004 10 01 IGN kill switch Review Gameboy ign com Archived from the original on 2012 08 19 Retrieved 2011 07 06 a b Brian Ashcraft January 20 2010 How Cover Shaped Gaming s Last Decade Kotaku Archived from the original on 2017 06 30 Retrieved 2011 03 26 Lindsay Stuart 2009 12 02 Did Gears of War Innovate the Cover System Planet Xbox 360 Archived from the original on February 16 2009 Retrieved 2009 12 12 kill switch for Xbox GameRankings 2003 10 28 Archived from the original on 2012 06 08 Retrieved 2011 07 06 Kill switch Metacritic Archived from the original on 2019 04 30 Retrieved 2019 11 27 Kill switch Metacritic Archived from the original on 2019 04 30 Retrieved 2019 11 27 Kill switch Metacritic Archived from the original on 2019 05 22 Retrieved 2019 11 27 a b c d e kill switch Reviews and Articles for Xbox GameRankings Archived from the original on 2012 10 16 Retrieved 2011 07 06 Gerstmann Jeff 2003 10 28 kill switch Review kill switch PlayStation 2 Review GameSpot com Archived from the original on 2011 10 02 Retrieved 2011 07 06 kill switch PS2 Review GameZone com Xbox gamezone com Archived from the original on 2011 08 07 Retrieved 2011 07 06 Jeremy Dunham 2003 10 27 kill switch PlayStation 2 Review at IGN Ps2 ign com Archived from the original on 2012 05 10 Retrieved 2011 07 06 Gerstmann Jeff 2003 10 28 kill switch Review kill switch Xbox Review GameSpot Archived from the original on 2009 09 22 Retrieved 2011 07 06 Why Vanquish will make Gears Of War obsolete Play July 19 2010 Archived from the original on July 22 2010 Retrieved June 30 2018 Kill Switch amp Gladius Go Gold IGN October 6 2003 Archived from the original on July 5 2011 GDC 07 Cliffy B disassembles Gears mentions sequel GameSpot March 12 2007 Archived from the original on 2007 09 29 Retrieved 2007 07 05 Randolph Ramsay 2007 10 26 Q amp A Naughty Dog on Uncharted GameSpot AU Archived from the original on 2011 09 20 Retrieved 2008 08 11 Uncharted Drake s Fortune Afterthoughts 1UP com January 10 2008 Archived from the original on January 21 2012 Retrieved June 30 2018 CT Special Forces Fire For Effect Review VideoGamer com April 24 2005 Archived from the original on September 27 2012 Retrieved June 30 2018 Tom Clancy s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Review Game Critics July 17 2008 Archived from the original on November 21 2008 Retrieved June 30 2018 Tom Clancy s Rainbow Six Vegas Review GameSpot Archived from the original on January 30 2011 Retrieved June 30 2018 GBA version developed by Visual Impact Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on the PlayStation 2 in Europe PC version published by Light amp Shadow Production and GBA version published by Destination SoftwareExternal links editGameRankings PC reviews GameRankings PS2 reviews GameRankings Xbox reviews GameRankings GBA reviews Kill switch at MobyGamesPortals nbsp Speculative fiction nbsp Video games Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kill Switch video game amp oldid 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