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Game dossier

Gene Troopers

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A sci-fi shooter with genetic upgrades, weapon crafting, vehicles, and branching character development.

The briefing

About this game

Gene Troopers is a science-fiction action shooter set after a long war, as rebel groups continue fighting an unstable Galactic Empire. You play a civilian rescued before being forcibly transformed into a genetically enhanced soldier.

Combat is supported by weapon building and upgrades using materials found in the environment. Players can also extract enemy genes to develop their character, choosing between paths focused on stealth or direct combat.

Features

  • Action-focused shooter gameplay
  • Weapon construction and upgrades
  • Enemy gene extraction and character development
  • Stealth and combat-oriented upgrade paths
  • Six planets, including a jungle world
  • Drivable vehicles and allied team members

Developed by Cauldron Ltd. and published by Playlogic International N.V., Gene Troopers was released on January 5, 2006, for Microsoft Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 2.