Ubisoft announced back in September that I Am Alive, a post-apocalyptic action/adventure game, would be coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network this winter. They have now released a new "Rules" trailer that includes some new gameplay footage taht shows off the post-disaster world in which players will be faced, but also includes some tips to help KEEP gamers alive.
I Am Alive follows an everyman's journey to find his wife and daughter, who were lost during the "Event." A year later, he finds Haventon, his hometown, in shambles. Buildings are destroyed, toxic ash fills the streets, and society has been torn, causing inhabitants to take all necessary actions to survive.
"We know people have been waiting for this game to arrive, and we believe it's going to be worth the wait," said Adam Novickas, Director of Marketing at Ubisoft, in regards to the winter launch announcement. "I Am Alive presents a unique take on the post-apocalyptic, survival genre by creating more complex and emotional situations for the player. Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network are the perfect platforms to leverage the mature and challenging experiences of the game."
According to the developer, players will be challenged by both their environment and their enemies. Stamina and resource management are key when being exposed to deadly atmospheres and scaling enormous buildings in search of supplies. The combat system will require players to utilize weapons, as well as intimidation. Cowards are easily swayed with an empty gun, while other enemies will require a little more "convincing."
One year after a worldwide cataclysmic event that wiped out most of the human race, a man struggles for survival in a desolate city as he tries to reunite with his long lost family. In this post-apocalyptic tale, there are no supernatural threats, just an everyman who faces a decaying and hazardous world and humanity’s darkest inclinations. Will you hang on to your humanity and help strangers or are you ready to sacrifice others in order to survive?
Release Date: Winter 2012
Publisher: Ubisoft
ESRB Rating: Mature
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3