Archangel (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Metropolis Software |
| Publisher(s) | JoWooD Productions |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Archangel is a 2002 action role-playing video game which takes place in three different places, at three different epochs. It melds horror, science fiction, and adventure genres. It was developed by Metropolis Software and published by JoWooD Productions for the PC in 2002.[1]
The player takes the role of Michael Travinsky, believed to be "the chosen one", who is sent on a holy mission. Armed with a magic sword, he must travel to three different worlds to stop the forces of evil. If he fails his mission, mankind is doomed forever.
Gameplay[edit]
Archangel is controlled from a third-person perspective with the option to switch to first-person. The game features experience points, known as "essence points", which are earned by completing quests and killing enemies. They can be used to activate skills during gameplay or to purchase and upgrade skills instead. The player's main weapon, the Sword of Light, can be used as long as the bar for spirit energy remains filled. Attacking with the sword drains the bar, which slowly regenerates outside of combat and skills can speed up the process.[2]
Development[edit]
The game was in development since November 2000 with about 15 people working on it.[3]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 49/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 4Players | 65%[5] |
| Computer Games Magazine |    [6] |
| Computer Gaming World | [7] |
| Gamekult | 2/10[8] |
| GameStar | 68%[9] |
| GameZone | 7/10[10] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 9/20[11] |
| PC Zone | 58%[12] |
Archangel received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Calvert, Justin (November 18, 2002). "Archangel ships". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Todd, Brett (September 11, 2002). "Archangel Preview". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Bobrowski, Michał "Misza" (March 27, 2001). "Polacy nie gęsi ... czyli wywiad z polskimi autorami gier - Metropolis". GRY Online (in Polish). Archived from the original on August 16, 2001. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Archangel (2002) for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Naser, Bodo (October 16, 2002). "Test: Archangel". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Archangel". Computer Games Magazine. No. 148. theGlobe.com. March 2003. p. 84.
- ^ Cook, Denice (April 2003). "Archangel" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 225. Ziff Davis. p. 112. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Fouquet, Gaël (December 24, 2002). "Test : Archangel : un ange passe". Gamekult (in French). Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Archangel". GameStar (in German). Webedia. October 2002.
- ^ Lafferty, Michael (December 26, 2002). "Archangel Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Jihem (November 20, 2002). "Test: Archangel". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Lyon, James (November 29, 2002). "PC Review: Archangel". PC Zone. Future plc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
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