Advent Rising

About

Advent Rising is a third-person shooter with adventure elements set in a sci-fi universe. You play as Gideon Wyeth, humanity's last hope after Earth's destruction. Battling the alien Seekers, you team up with the Aurelians to learn their combat techniques. The game mixes shooting, exploration, and story moments. Single-player focus with a linear campaign. Written by Orson Scott Card, the narrative has a literary flair uncommon in 2005 action games. Initial sales and reviews hurt its momentum, killing planned sequels and a PSP spinoff. Over time though fanbases online have called it a hidden gem. Discussions on forums often praise its ambitious script and blend of sci-fi themes. The game remains a curiosity for those digging into older shooters with narrative depth.

Storyline

You are Gideon Wyeth, one of the last remaining humans. An alien race called the Seekers are hell bent on destroying the human race. After earth is destroyed you take refuge with an ally alien race called Aurelians. The Aurelians aid and train you to fight the Seekers. You are humanities last hope.