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Terra: Formations is an upcoming video game developed by Star Cave Studios and Cellien Studios that scheduled to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game combines elements of real-time strategy, first-person shooters and role-playing games, allowing players to select their preferred style of game play.^[1][2]

A PC version of the game was planned, but according to GameSpy and IGN, this version has been cancelled.^[3][4]

Gameplay

Terra: Formations allows players to join the ranks of an elite military force with the objective of reshaping the environments of inhospitable worlds. They are also able to experience the evolution of a developing planet, and take command to become humanity's only hope for survival in an epic struggle for control of the solar system. Four character classes offer different insight to the chaotic world, each providing a unique blend of interaction and gameplay perspectives.

The Soldier faction allows for gameplay that players have come to expect from traditional FPS games. As a member of the Engineer class, the player becomes the key element in the development of the environment by constructing and repairing mankind's lifeline to the world. The Researcher class explores the evolution of the world to enhance society's tools and develop new technology. Finally, the player can opt to take command of the action from the perspective of the Commander class to bring order to an uncertain future, tying RTS elements into Terra: Formations.

Plot

The fictional setting of Terra: Formations takes place in the near-future. By the year 2157, mankind had depleted the resources of planet earth with his lust for power, technological advancements and greed. Ironically, the very machines that played a role in mankind's irrevocable position were the only chance of survival. After several years of uncertainty, hope was reborn with the efforts of the Global Military Alliance to terraform one of earth's celestial neighbours, Jupiter's moon Europa. It wasn't until the excavation of the satellite's icy crust that mankind learned the truth; he was not alone and something, somewhere, was waiting, watching, learning and preparing for battle.

References

External links

• Official Terra: Formations website