Scourge Outbreak

About

You play as Echo Squad fighting a corporate-controlled island in 2026. Blast through enemies using heavy weapons and special abilities while uncovering secrets behind a dangerous energy source. The single player campaign supports co-op for up to four players sharing the action. Separate multiplayer modes let eight players battle in competitive matches. Fast gunplay and teamwork define most missions though story depth takes a backseat to action. Co-op remains the main draw with seamless drop-in/drop-out support making it easy for friends to join. Originally released in 2013 it still runs smoothly on older hardware. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions have the most active player bases according to community threads. Simple mechanics and short levels keep matches lively but the lack of post-launch content means replay value depends on group chemistry.

Storyline

The year is 2026 and the world is ruled from the shadows by the power-hungry Nogari Corporation, the creators of a powerful new energy source called 'Ambrosia'. Unknown to the world's population, Ambrosia is the product of research conducted on a mysterious meteorite fragment in Nogari's possession; something which they will do anything to protect. Only one organisation dares to defy and challenge Nogari Corporation: The Tarn Initiative - an anonymous group of anti-corporate saboteurs intent on revealing the truth behind Ambrosia and breaking Nogari's iron grip on the world.