- BloodRayne
: "For the film of the same name, see
BloodRayne (film) ".Infobox VG| title = BloodRayne
caption = BloodRayne for the PlayStation2
developer =Terminal Reality
publisher =Majesco
designer =
engine =Infernal Engine ,Open Dynamics Engine physics engine
released =October 15 ,2002
genre =Hack and slash ,Action Adventure
modes =Single player
ratings = ESRB: Mature (M), BBFC: 15
platforms =PlayStation 2 ,Xbox ,Nintendo GameCube , PC, Mac
media =
requirements =
input ="BloodRayne", is a horror-themed third-person action
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Plot
The game begins in 1932, in a place where it appears that the people believe in vampires, as all the doors and windows show crosses. It shows two people (male and female), running down a street. The woman trips, and the man pauses long enough to help her up, only to be dragged into a dark alleyway by a chain. His head is thrown from an alley at the women's feet, with Rayne walking calmly up to the woman. The woman seemingly breaks down crying, but in fact only hides her face to reveal she is in fact a vampire. After a brief fight, Rayne decapitates her and then takes off before a small army of vampires tries to catch her off guard. She drops a grenade on their position as she leaves.
On top of the buildings, two mysterious men, who were watching the events unfold the whole time, are discussing their reason for being here. One reveals they are here to recruit Rayne, who is trying to find where her father is. The other member does not want a Dhampir with the Brimstone society, regardless of the fact that she is only half-vampire and has fewer weaknesses, as the Society is trying to rid the world of Vampires (and presumably people with Vampire blood in them). Eventually they agree to recruit Rayne, and leave a necklace with their symbol on it (as seen on the game cover).
Main characters
*"Rayne" is a
Dhampir who is looking for her father, and killing any vampires that cross her path. She is now working for the Brimstone Society.
*"Mynce" is Rayne's friend and mentor. She helps her with her first assignment, during which she is seemingly killed.
*"Juergen Wulf" is the leader of Gegengheist Gruppe (Counter-Ghost Group, abbreviated G.G.G.), a group that aims to bring Hitler into power through use of occult artifacts, including obtaining and reassembling the remains of Beliar.
*"Beliar " was the original devil, usurped by Mephisto who tore him apart scattering his body parts around the world. These "relics" retain some of his power, granting their owners supernatural abilities.Acts
The game consists of three acts:
*Mortton, Louisiana: The game starts in Mortton, Louisiana, as Rayne's first mission with the Brimstone Society, along with Mynce, her mentor. They are sent there to investigate an outbreak of an unidentified disease in the area.
*Argentina: After the events in Mortton, the story skips several years ahead. Rayne is sent to infiltrate a Nazi base in Argentina, prevent the G.G.G. from obtaining the mystic artifact known as "the skull of Beliar" and eliminate the organizations head members.
*Germany: Rayne finds an anonymous letter informing her that a G.G.G. officer in Germany has list of the remaining G.G.G. officers. After obtaining the list she pursues her targets to Castle Gaustadt to eradicate the G.G.G. once and for all.
Reception
"Bloodrayne" was generally given average ratings, however the PC version reviews tend to be more negative, as it was plagued with technical problems not seen in other versions.Voice cast
*Rayne - Laura Bailey
*Mynce - Mary Beth Brooks
*Hedrox - Dameon ClarkeCrew [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363480/fullcredits#cast Bloodrayne (2002) (VG) - Full cast and crew ] ]
* Producer: Sherry Wallace
* Original Music by: Kyle Richards, and Tommy Tallarico* Sound director: Kyle Richards
* Sound effects: Kyle Richards* CG artist: cinematics: Willi Hammes
* lighting technical director: Todd Perry* Publicist: Laura Heeb
References
External links
* [http://www.bloodrayne.com Official "BloodRayne" website]
* [http://www.majescoentertainment.com/catalog/ps2/bloodrayne.php Majesco's BloodRayne Website]
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