THQ Announces Sphinx

XzenoGear · 02-19-2003, 06:16 AM

Eurocom-developed Zelda competitor GCN bound.

February 18, 2003 - Publisher THQ today announced that it would publish a new 3D adventure game called Sphinx for Nintendo's next-generation console this fall. The game, a direct competitor to the Zelda franchise, has been under development for more than a year by respected UK studio Eurocom Entertainment.
Sphinx takes players to an ancient Egypt filled with mystery and intrigue. As Sphinx, gamers can and must use their wits as well as the character's many special powers to find and return the mystic stolen crowns of Egypt before it's too late. The project sports an entirely original premise that involves new worlds, dark secrets, hundreds of fantastical creatures, magic and more.

Though further details are scarce, we also know that the game is entirely inspired by the Zelda series and that the technical wizards at Eurocom have come up with some pretty amazing visuals to back up the gameplay scenarios.

"It is THQ's goal to partner with the top creative talent in the interactive entertainment industry and the team at Eurocom is exactly that," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, THQ. "Sphinx has the potential to be something very special. With its incredible visual style and unsurpassed gameplay, we feel that Sphinx could be one of the defining games for this generation of consoles and beyond."

"Eurocom have been privileged to work with many of the richest characters and worlds in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to partner with publishing powerhouse THQ and use our experience to create our own successful entertainment franchise," said Mat Sneap, Company Director, Eurocom. "Sphinx will engage players with rich and compelling gameplay, and our proprietary animation system brings a level of expressivity to the characters and worlds not seen before in an interactive experience."

The GameCube version of Sphinx will debut alongside the recently announced PS2 build later this year. Sphinx will be THQ's spotlight game of E3.

This is one GCN title to keep an eye on.

IGNCUBE

You gotta check the screenshots out! this game really does look promising!

Mutter · 02-19-2003, 07:17 AM

I feel another StarFox coming along...

The pictures look OK, but I doubt it will capture the magic that TWW will most surely have. I predict a by-the-numbers solid adventure game.

Black Ace · 02-19-2003, 07:52 AM

Gotta keep an eye on this. Eurocom is worth noting. One of the best developer out there.

Kid0_oIcarus · 02-19-2003, 08:00 AM

Sphinx, the character, looks like a momo. But otherwise it's cool.

Mutter · 02-19-2003, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ikaruga
Gotta keep an eye on this. Eurocom is worth noting. One of the best developer out there.

Are they really that good?

XzenoGear · 02-19-2003, 10:03 AM

Eurocom are quite good, they are underated.

02-19-2003, 06:16 AM	#1
XzenoGear TruE_soNy_paTriOt Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,274	THQ Announces Sphinx Eurocom-developed Zelda competitor GCN bound. February 18, 2003 - Publisher THQ today announced that it would publish a new 3D adventure game called Sphinx for Nintendo's next-generation console this fall. The game, a direct competitor to the Zelda franchise, has been under development for more than a year by respected UK studio Eurocom Entertainment. Sphinx takes players to an ancient Egypt filled with mystery and intrigue. As Sphinx, gamers can and must use their wits as well as the character's many special powers to find and return the mystic stolen crowns of Egypt before it's too late. The project sports an entirely original premise that involves new worlds, dark secrets, hundreds of fantastical creatures, magic and more. Though further details are scarce, we also know that the game is entirely inspired by the Zelda series and that the technical wizards at Eurocom have come up with some pretty amazing visuals to back up the gameplay scenarios. "It is THQ's goal to partner with the top creative talent in the interactive entertainment industry and the team at Eurocom is exactly that," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, THQ. "Sphinx has the potential to be something very special. With its incredible visual style and unsurpassed gameplay, we feel that Sphinx could be one of the defining games for this generation of consoles and beyond." "Eurocom have been privileged to work with many of the richest characters and worlds in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to partner with publishing powerhouse THQ and use our experience to create our own successful entertainment franchise," said Mat Sneap, Company Director, Eurocom. "Sphinx will engage players with rich and compelling gameplay, and our proprietary animation system brings a level of expressivity to the characters and worlds not seen before in an interactive experience." The GameCube version of Sphinx will debut alongside the recently announced PS2 build later this year. Sphinx will be THQ's spotlight game of E3. This is one GCN title to keep an eye on. IGNCUBE You gotta check the screenshots out! this game really does look promising! __________________ most wanted RE5(ps3) FF13(ps3) GT5(ps3) HEAVY RAIN(ps3)KillZone2(ps3) PSN ID: Xzenogear

02-19-2003, 08:00 AM	#4
Kid0_oIcarus wha-? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: T4mp4, Fl0r1d4 Posts: 2,816	Sphinx, the character, looks like a momo. But otherwise it's cool. __________________ I took a class in it. ('.' >)

02-19-2003, 10:03 AM	#6
XzenoGear TruE_soNy_paTriOt Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,274	Eurocom are quite good, they are underated. __________________ most wanted RE5(ps3) FF13(ps3) GT5(ps3) HEAVY RAIN(ps3)KillZone2(ps3) PSN ID: Xzenogear

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02-19-2003, 07:17 AM	#2
Mutter Olimar is my mate Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 277	I feel another StarFox coming along... The pictures look OK, but I doubt it will capture the magic that TWW will most surely have. I predict a by-the-numbers solid adventure game.

02-19-2003, 07:52 AM	#3
Black Ace Watching liek a Hwak Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,971	Gotta keep an eye on this. Eurocom is worth noting. One of the best developer out there.