Assault: Retribution
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video game development |
| Headquarters | Manchester , United Kingdom |
| Products | Assault (video game) |
Assault, released in North America under the title Assault: Retribution, is a 1998 action video game created by Candle Light Studios for the PlayStation. The publishing duties were handled by Midway Games in North America and by Telstar in Europe.
Gameplay
In Assault: Retribution, players engage in fast-paced 3D shooting combat. The game is set in a futuristic space environment where players assume the roles of two soldiers, Reno or Kelly, tasked with protecting the city of Arcadia from invading extraterrestrial forces.
Development
Candle Light Studios, a Manchester-based group composed of eight former Accolade developers who previously worked on Pitball, produced Assault as their sole project. Prior to its launch, PSM Online promoted it as a potential Contra killer. Although there were plans to release a version for the Nintendo 64, this port was eventually scrapped.
Reception
According to the review aggregator GameRankings, the game received mixed feedback. Craig Harris of IGN remarked, "It’s clear the developers drew heavy inspiration from science-fiction films while crafting Assault. The visuals resemble Robocop battling aliens from Starship Troopers." Peter Bartholow from GameSpot observed, "Despite having seemingly playable fundamentals, Assault suffers from so many issues that they are nearly impossible to cover comprehensively here."