Binary Domain is an original squad-based shooter by Toshihiro
Nagoshi, the creator behind some of Sega's most well-known video
game franchises, including the critically accled Yakuza
series. Campaign play in Binary Domain features a trust based
system in which the maintenance of relationships developed with
AI squadmates are crucial if they are to follow orders. The game
also features full destructible robot enemies, a wide range of
weapons and a robust range of online multiplayer options.
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Who is Humanity's True Enemy?
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Binary Domain puts players in the middle of a fast paced and
intense battle for humanity against androids called the "Hallow
Children" in 2080 Tokyo. Fighting through the derelict lower
levels of the city, players control an international peacekeeping
squad that soon starts to question their surroundings and the
choices they make, especially as they realize that the androids
appear to think that they are human and they witness the dramatic
divisions within society. In the face of this struggle the
question becomes, are these these robots becoming more human, or
are humans becoming more like machines?
The Rust Crew using cover to defend against a huge robot in
Binary Domain Defend a divided future Tokyo from a robot threat
with skill and the trust of squadmates.
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Gameplay and the Consequence System
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Gameplay in the campaign of Binary Domain is single player and
mission-based, but uniquely interactive. Players assume the role
of Dan Marshall, the leader of a multinational squad of commandos
known as the "Rust Crew." The different characters of the squad
each have different skills and personalities which must be
exploited. Players are always Dan, but also command all other
squad members, communicating with them either through a headset
or via their controller. As players progress through the game
they build dynamic relationships with AI squadmates based on the
overarching cause and effect component of the game known as the
Consequence system. Within the Consequence system, the player's
competence in command, as well as their demonstrated
understanding of their squadmate's skills, and even the way they
talk to squadmates determines the a of trust each has in
Dan. Maintaining a high level of trust ensures that commands are
followed, whereas a low level of trust can result in the
site. Players can only take a certain number of AI squadmates
into missions, and with some skills being exclusive to certain
characters, maintaining relationships is crucial in the fight
against the Hallow Children and the player's survival in the
field. The Consequence system also affects the way that the
campaign of the story plays out, with the use of different
characters in different situations influencing events and
outcomes.
Full-featured Multiplayer Support
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Binary Domain 2-10 player online multiplayer support. Seven game
modes are represented in this, including: Free For All, Team
Death Match, Team Survival, Operation (government forces vs.
resistance forces), Data Capture, Domain Control and a 4-player
co-op mode. All modes feature the choice of five character
classes: Soldier, Scout, Sniper, Heavy ner and Striker. Each
has a different appearance and different weapons.
Key Game Features
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* Experience dual layered Tokyo with a run down and derelict
lower city and a clean and technologically advanced upper city
* In the heat of battle, motivate and build trust within your
squad and test your ability to make real time, difficult
decisions knowing there will always be consequences
* Fully destructible and highly resilient robots adapt to the
damage they sustain encouraging you to analyze each enemy, find
their weaknesses and dispose of them in the most efficient way
* Alongside a full armory of unique weapons, put emphasis on the
skills that will benefit you to increase your resilience to
attack, your speed and your firing accuracy
* Beyond the 10 hour single player campaign, take your skills
online and compete against others in various multiplayer
campaigns that supports up to 10 players
Additional Screens
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Dan Marshall sharing cover with a squadmate in Binary Domain
Online multiplayer support.
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Dan Marshall using a heavy weapon in Binary Domain A full armory
of weapons.
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Dan Marshall blowing a robot to bits at close range in Binary
Domain Fully destructible robots.
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Dan Marshall targeting a huge bot in Binary Domain Challenging
mission play.
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- Procedural Damage - Fully destructible and highly resilient robots adapt to the damage they sustain encouraging you to analyze each enemy, find their weaknesses and dispose of them in the most efficient way..
- Weapon modification and skill selection - Alongside a full armory of unique weapons, put emphasis on the skills that will benefit you to increase your resilience to attack, your speed and your firing accuracy..
- The Consequence System - In the heat of battle, motivate and build trust within your squad and test your ability to make real time, difficult decisions knowing there will always be consequences..
- Multiplayer - Beyond the 10 hour single player campaign, take your skills online and compete against others in various multiplayer campaigns that supports up to 10 players..