On the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon the townsfolk, enslaving them to work deep in the caves that surrounded their village. Dark Yabu murdered the grandfather of the young VEXX, who managed to slip quietly aboard the enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, was the last pair of Astani Battlegauntlets, which leapt from their chest onto VEXX's outstretched hands, and bonded to his arms and giving him special powers. Prepared to meet his destiny, VEXX embarks upon a heroic quest through volcanic islands, desert temples, frozen citadels, and giant's castles, to confront Dark Yabu high atop the Landspire, save his people, and avenge the death of his grandfather. Features:
- 18 extraordinary levels spanning treetop canopy villages, mysterious caves, desert temples, underwater cities, deadly volcanoes, and more
- Hidden multi-player party games unlocked as players progress through the single player world
- Free climbing mode allows players to climb uneven surfaces and dangle beneath overhangs
- Each level's distinguishing landmark can be viewed from anywhere in the world in real-time
- Day and night cycles with real-time lighting. Nighttime changes the landscape and characters: enemies become more aggressive and the environments become more hostile
- Ultra-responsive player controls that reacts instantly to player inputs: gamers can cancel a move midway through and fire off extensive combo attacks
- Hidden sundials allowing players to change the time of day and gameplay
- Advanced environment mapping, including reflections, glows, and highlights on characters
- Clothes, hair and trees respond dynamically to the environment
- Highly flexible cinematic camera system
- Epic soundtrack and stunning 3D surround sound effects
