Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and Wellington-based Sidhe Interactive have today announced the release of driving platformer GripShift for the PlayStation 3.
GripShift, a re-mix of the award-winning original, has been specially designed and optimised for the PS3 system. GripShift is available for purchase and digital download exclusively through the PlayStation Network.
"GripShift is the perfect game for a PlayStation 3 owner to add to their [sic] collection by simply purchasing and downloading through the PlayStation Network," says Christopher Sturr sen., Global Brand Manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "The game sets a precedent in terms of the quality and quantity of content a digital download title can deliver at a very compelling price point."
Features:
- * The Digital Download Deluxe: Experience a re-mix of the award-winning original specifically designed for e-Distribution through the PlayStation Network including improved handling and controls, new and remixed level content, vibrant HD graphics, and an enhanced music soundtrack.
* Innovative Cross Genre Gameplay: Experience all-out, pedal-to-the-metal driving action in supped-up vehicles as you stunt your way through insane
twisting levels while collecting powerups, avoiding traps, beating the clock and challenging friends.
* 150 Challenging Levels Across 4 Themed Worlds: 150 Challenge Mode levels
test your reflexes and your brain as you make your way through Desert, Ice,
Jungle, and Horror themed worlds. Contest the #1 spot on online leaderboards for each level.
* 4-Player Online Race Mode: Enjoy either single-player racing action or online multiplayer gameplay with up to four players in Race Mode.
Compete across 25 race tracks to find out who is the true master of speed.
* HD Graphics and Effects: The world of GripShift comes alive with enhanced 3D HD graphics rendered at 720p resolution and 60Hz frame rate, including lighting, real time shadows and dynamic visual effects.
* Soundtrack Featuring 38 Music Tracks: Drive to 38 different tracks of electro, breaks, hip hop, and drum & bass music. Select your favourites from licensed tunes and all-new original tracks using the Playlist option.
"We are very pleased to again partner with Sony Online Entertainment to bring GripShift to a next-generation gaming platform," says Mario Wynands, Managing Director of developer Sidhe Interactive. "PlayStation 3 has provided the opportunity to improve the original game across the board - it's bigger, better, and faster".
GripShift is available for download in North America via the PlayStation Network for US $10. For more information on GripShift, visit gripshiftgame.com.
