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ROTR (codename Raid Over the River) is a game series for the Wii^[1] and Nintendo DS, currently being developed by Polish video game developer NIBRIS.

Story and gameplay

The main character of the game is an Iraq war veteran by the name of David McBride, who accidentally discovers the top-secret plans of Molayarius. Molayarius are an evil cult who plan to summon the demon Baphomet into the world. Playing as McBride, the player must engage in 10 levels of intense air combat and try to ruin these plans. As the player is hurled across time and to various locations across the globe, the player will be led by the mysterious and deadly Anna Stolarczyk, who will help you in this quest.

The mission in most levels is to destroy a temple and sundial in each area or time period, while avoiding the constant attack from enemy forces. These forces, however, will not be the only problems the player will face. Certain levels have environmental challenges against you; in one level, for example, you must fly with the compromise of a blinding sun. Another sees you piloting in thunder and hail, while an earlier mission features a meteor storm.

DS Version

This version of the game is currently in development. It has a different campaign than the Wii version, and will be the first game in the series released, with the Wii sequel arriving after Sadness. It is being refined by a separate team within NIBRIS, who have released screenshots of the game, and a short trailer [1] which discloses some information regarding the game. A press announcement [2], has also revealed further information.

The game will contain six campaigns, each with several missions. Six different vehicles can be controlled, in six different time dimensions. The game will also include extensive weaponry, with special attacks taking advantage of the special features of the Nintendo DS. 3D graphics will be displayed on both screens, and hidden missions, vehicles and bonuses will be hidden in the game. The storyline is said to be extensive and intriguing, with multiple threads, and will be set in hundreds of dimensions. The game will also make use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [3]

DSiWare Version

Bloober Team expresses interest for Nintendo's DSiWare service by considering a DSiWare version of ROTR for the service No details are currently known.

Vehicles

A variety of different air-units available to pilot in the game have been shown, including fighter planes, helicopters and even Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine.

Online connectivity

There are rumors that the DS version will wirelessly link up to the Wii version when it is released. Although no such claim had been yet verified.

References

1. ^ IGN: Upstart Studio Targets Revolution

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