Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.

Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. is a futuristic first-person shooter game for the Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Game Boy Color featuring a top-down perspective released in 1999. It is based on the Armorines comic book from Valiant Comics, which was bought by Acclaim Entertainment.

Plot

A group of marines fitted with advanced futuristic suits of armour protect Earth from an invasion of extraterrestrial, spider-like beings. The Marines protect the Earth by killing the spiders with their weapons.

Reception

GameRankings rated the game 61% based on thirteen reviews for the N64 version,^[1] 30% based on eight reviews for the PlayStation version^[2] and 57% based on four reviews for the Game Boy version.^[3]

Gameplay

The game has two characters to choose from: Tony Lewis and Myra Lane. Each has a different starting weapon. Tony uses a slower, but stronger gun than Myra. Myra uses a faster machine gun-like weapon, which causes less damage. Additional weapons can be picked up throughout the game. Armorines can be played alone or with other players. The multi-player version can accommodate up to 4 players. It is compatible with Nintendo's Rumble Pak.

Character sheets

Tony Lewis

• Rank: Private
• Age: 38
• Height: 6'
• Description:

Private Tony Lewis is a no-nonsense, dependable hero. He is a charismatic leader and seasoned veteran of numerous campaigns. Rising through the ranks of the Marine Corps to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant., Lewis was the first recruit chosen for the Elite Armorine Corps.

Due to his tendency to use unorthodox methods, Lewis was dismissed from the Corps. Details surrounding his dismissal are still classified. However, with the uncovering of the alien invasion, General Kendall is convinced that Lewis is the only man who can tackle the overwhelming odds.

Starting out as a private in the world's most secret fighting force, Lewis must once again show his mettle to rise through the ranks.

Myra Lane

• Rank: Private
• Age: 27
• Height: 5' 8"
• Description: Myra is the consummate marine. Her perseverance, determination and tactical abilities allowed her to quickly rise to the rank of Marine Corps Lieutenant and to get noticed by General Kendall of the Armorines Project.

Lane is a disciplined tactician who properly assesses a situation before charging in.

Myra sees this assignment as her ultimate challenge and the chance to earn her place in world history. Along with Lewis, Myra begins again as a Pvt. in the Elite Armorines Force.

External links

• Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. (PS version) at MobyGames
• keen games/Neon Studios page
• IGN N64 game review
• IGN PS game review
• IGN GBC game review

References