Cipher Complex

Cipher Complex
Developer(s)	Edge of Reality
Publisher(s)	Sega
Composer(s)	Front 242
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date(s)	Unconfirmed officially (presumed cancelled)[1][2]
Genre(s)	Stealth action
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer

Cipher Complex is an unreleased stealth action video game that was being developed for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems by Edge of Reality.^[3] The game was first announced in June 2006, by which time it was reported to already have been in production and self-funded for two years; the title was then signed with Sega in 2007,^[4] but in July 2009 it was revealed that the game had been cancelled by the publisher earlier that year after over half a decade of work, as noted in the LinkedIn profile of a former internal producer at the studio. Further details surrounding the cancellation and the game's fate in their entirety remain unclear to this day, as no official announcement regarding its status has been made by either Sega or Edge of Reality,^[1] however, more recently, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed on September 11, 2009, which as of April 14, 2011, has been granted a second extension. While confirming nothing else, this does indicate that Edge of Reality has retained the intellectual property rights to the game.^[2]

Plot

The official storyline, as quoted from the game's original press release is as follows:

U.S. surveillance satellites detect activity onboard the decommissioned Soviet Bargration Missile Defense Station 4 off the east coast of Siberia. When the Russians deny the U.S. access to the facility, Department of Defense strategists suggest that a small, plausibly deniable reconnaissance mission be sent in to investigate. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is given the go-ahead for operation BLACKOUT, the insertion of a single expert Operator on Russian WMDs and launch facilities. Lt. Col. John Sullivan, callsign: Cipher is air dropped in, and what was supposed to be primarily a reconnaissance mission becomes a race against a terrorist threat; one with implications that will shake the foundations of American democracy and freedoms.

It is unknown to which extent this plot changed throughout development. As such, the synopsis outlined above may not be indicative of the final plot intended for the game.

Gameplay

Edge of Reality was hoping to "revolutionize" the stealth action genre. The main character carries out various actions with speed, precision, strength and cunning stealth to neutralize enemies.

In June 2010, gameplay footage of a level from Cipher Complex was leaked online in via Dailymotion, depicting the player character (Cipher) infiltrating a steel mill in China, under orders to extract a General who is being held hostage; in addition, short clips of gameplay can be seen on Edge of Reality's official homepage.^[5][6] An "in-game screenshot" of the steel mill level, as well as some concept art, textures and logos from the game has also been posted to Picasa by the lead environment artist, who has since clarified that it is a demo level.^[7][8] Part of an early cinematic as well as some character animations were again posted via Dailymotion in March 2011.^[9]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Cipher Complex canned?". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6214480. Retrieved 23 November 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Cipher Complex – Trademark by Edge of Reality, Ltd.". Trademarkia. http://www.trademarkia.com/cipher-complex-77825274.html. Retrieved 6 April 2011. 
3. ^ "Interview with Evan Bell". All About Coding. http://www.allaboutcoding.com/articles/evan_bell_1.asp. Retrieved 23 November 2010. 
4. ^ "Cipher Complex is still in production". PSU.com. http://www.psu.com/Cipher-Complex-is-still-in-production-News--aa0004009-p0.php. Retrieved 23 November 2010. 
5. ^ "Cipher Complex gameplay footage". Dailymotion. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xduyim_cipher-complex_videogames. Retrieved 30 September 2010. 
6. ^ "Edge of Reality company homepage". http://www.edgeofreality.com/index.html. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
7. ^ Kohler, Rick. "Cipher Complex demo screenshot". Picasa. https://picasaweb.google.com/rickkohler1/Art#5369853165190331058. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
8. ^ Kohler, Rick. "Gallery". Picasa. https://picasaweb.google.com/rickkohler1. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
9. ^ "Cipher Complex cinematics". Dailymotion. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhwsy3_cipher-complex_videogames. Retrieved 2 April 2011. 

External links

• Announcement
• IGN
• Official website

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