South African distributor Megarom has today confirmed that Ubisoft’s post-apocalyptic action/adventure game I Am Alive will be available in South Africa this Summer on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
The game follows the story of an “everyman” (presumably someone like you or me) trying to find his wife and daughter who went missing after “the event”. We’re assuming the event is something a little more destructive than a bachelor party…
Press Release:
EXPERIENCE THE AFTERMATH OF THE “EVENT” IN I AM ALIVE™
Post-apocalyptic Adventure for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation®Network Arrives this Summer
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – October 05, 2011 – Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa’s leading importer and distributor of interactive video games, today announced that I Am Alive™, a post-apocalyptic action/adventure game, is coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network this summer. Developed by Ubisoft Shanghai, I Am Alive was engineered to create a convincing, post-disaster world in which players are faced with thought-provoking choices.
I Am Alive follows an everyman’s journey to find his wife and daughter, who were lost during the “Event.” A year later, he finds Haventon, his hometown, in shambles. Buildings are destroyed, toxic ash fills the streets, and society has been torn, causing inhabitants to take all necessary actions to survive.
“We know people have been waiting for this game to arrive, and we believe it’s going to be worth the wait,” said Adam Novickas, Director of Marketing at Ubisoft. “I Am Alive presents a unique take on the post-apocalyptic, survival genre by creating more complex and emotional situations for the player. Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network are the perfect platforms to leverage the mature and challenging experiences of the game.”
In I Am Alive, players will be challenged by both their environment and their enemies. Stamina and resource management are key when being exposed to deadly atmospheres and scaling enormous buildings in search of supplies. The unique combat system requires players to utilize intimidation: cowards are easily swayed with an empty gun, while other enemies will put players to the test.
