Product Description

Alias by Acclaim (PC DVD-ROM), Product #23989

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18077 in Video Games
• Brand: Atari
• Model: 23989
• Released on: 2004-06-17
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Number of items: 1

Features

• Unique combination of action and stealth espionage
• Split-screen camera style delivers time-pressure tension
• High-action, motion-captured combat with blocks, counters, and disarm moves
• Mini-games including lock picking and lie-detector tests
• For 1 player

From the Manufacturer
Alias is a third-person action adventure containing a unique blend of action and stealth that puts you under fire and under pressure. Whether you're up against the clock or being hunted by the enemy, fighting against the odds or fleeing for your life, the action is relentless. Utilize your incredible spyware and array of disguises to complete the most dangerous covert missions across the globe. Experience all the heart-stopping action and tension of the award-winning TV series.

The main character is Sydney Bristow, an active field agent for the CIA specializing in infiltration and data retrieval. Young. Female. Deadly. When CIA agent Sydney Bristow is called in to work on her day off she knows there must be something serious going down. The order has come from the CIA's best mind--her father, Jack Bristow.

A fellow operative, Agent Jacobs, has gone missing in suspicious circumstances. His last communique to the CIA contained highly sensitive intelligence regarding Sydney's arch nemesis, Anna Espinosa, formerly a top agent for a rival agency, now gone rogue. The trail starts in a Monte Carlo casino, Jacobs' last known location, but Sydney is soon in a global race against time through Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, and beyond. If that weren't enough, it seems Anna has teamed up with both the formidable and sinister talents of Mr. Sark and Arvin Sloane--but why, and for what purpose? How are the "Followers of Rambaldi" involved? And what is "The Machine"?

Game features include multiple ways to complete levels and objectives, an intriguing, twisting plot crafted by the writers of the Alias television series, and close ties to the TV show using official script writers, costumes, and voices.

Customer Reviews

Uh, more gameplay, less box issues.
Great environments, terrific moves. Sweet graphics engine. Above average gameplay. That sums this up. A very straight-forward game that includes a collaboration of ALL of the Cast-Members as well! This does true justice to the Television show. As for the low rating here....none of them have actually 'played' the game. These reviews are wrong.

Not a bad game, requirement issues aside
The requirements listed on the box are indeed misleading, which kept me from buying the game for such a long time. The booklet list these as the actual minimum requirements:

-1 Ghz Pentium 3 or better
-256 MB RAM
-Geforce 3, ATI 8500 or better video card

the bad:
-the game controls are quite limited and you don't have as much control over the character, unlike great 3rd person games like Max Payne or Splinter Cell. I suppose that's what happens when this game is made more for the console than the PC (it has the annoying auto-aim feature, which you can't even turn off - and it's useless for a PC since the mouse has such superior control compared to a game controller).
-you can't save just anywhere in the game, except in designated areas
-the game is too short! I finished this game in a day-and-a-half
-no replayability value

the good:
-the game captures the spirit of the show, with impeccable voice acting from the cast
-great graphics - it's almost creepy how much the in-game characters look almost photorealistically like the actors
-it's great playing with Jennifer Garner! :-D

If another Alias game is made, I hope they use a well-oiled game engine - something like what was used for Unreal.

If you love Alias, I'd say this game is worth getting - at least as a souvenir, especially since Acclaim as folded. Hopefully another company picks up the license.

System Requirements
Stars are based on sales of box only, not the game itself (haven't had a chance to play it yet).

I saw the other reviews about the minimum system requirements so I made sure to check what graphics card we had (a GeForce 5200). Got the game yesterday and while everything seemed ok in the list, I then saw the big "Oh No". For me it was the processor. It needs a 2.0 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or better.... Not compatible with Intel Celeron processors... We have an Intel Celeron 2.4 Ghz. Luckily my roommate wants to buy another computer with a Pentium 4 anyways... So for everyone else concerned ... Here is a full list of the Minimum Requirements:

-Operating System: Win XP/ME/2000/98
-Processor: 2.0 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or better (not compatible with Intel Celeron Processors).
-Memory: 256 MB RAM
-Hard Disk Space: 1.2 GB available needed.
-CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed
-Video: GeForce3 or better (Not compatible with GeForce4MX), ATI 8500 or better, Matrox Parhelia or better.
-DirectX: DirectX 8.1 Compatible sound card
-Peripherals: All Direct Input devices, keyboard and mouse.

Hope this helps with others before buying...