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Disaster Report (known as SOS The Final Escape in Europe, 絶体絶命都市 (Zettai Zetsumei Toshi in Japan, and 절체절명도시 in Korea) is a survival action adventure video game created by Irem. It was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 in 2002 and in 2003 was released in North America and Europe. The game deals with the characters' survival and escape from the slow collapse of an artificial island. While dodging falling buildings and debris from periodic earthquakes, the player must find a way off the island. In addition, the main character, a reporter, must investigate the reasons for the disaster. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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The characters underwent a slight change upon importing to other countries. Hair color, names and locations on the map were changed to convey a more Westernised feel. Despite this, the street names and signs in-game are still written in Japanese. The Japanese version is one of the few games to support the Rez Vibrator for PlayStation 2. Rez Ingame Screenshot Rez, developed under the codename K-Project, is a video game released by Sega in Japan in 2001 for the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2. ...
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Gameplay
A screenshot showing Keith crouching on a broken bridge during a tremor. The vehicles in front of him are about to fall down the chasm which has opened in the road. HP is the character health and QP is the amount of energy the chararacter has left. QP can be regenerated by drinking water. If the character becomes thirsty from running or other various tasks, the player must provide the character with drinking water. If the player does not do this, the character begins to slowly lose health. Water can be drunk from clean taps or from bottled water filled up along the way. It's even possible to give your companion water too. Image File history File links Zettaizetsumei. ...
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Ultimately, the aim of the game is to make your way through the city avoiding hazards and finding new routes through seemingly impossible pathways. When an aftershock strikes, the player must make Keith crouch, to keep him stable and safe from harm. Though there are other times when fleeing is safer than ducking on the spot.
Customisation of equipment can help Keith, or in the case of certain accessories, just change his appearence. Though, due to vary sizes of backpacks collected, he can only hold so many items; thus leading to decisions of what to keep hold of and what is expendable.
Keith is aided (or hampered) by various companions. It's up to the player how they react to questions, adding to customisation of the character. The nicer you are however, the better ending you get. At one point Keith has choice of companion, Karen or Kelly, both with different areas to explore and storylines to uncover. Greg joins at certain times but his story is entwined with the plot, so he's never fully with you during the game.
Legacy A sequel to the game, "Disaster Report 2," was released in Japan on March 30, 2006. The game was recently announced for a North American release sometime during Quarter 2 2007 under the title "Raw Danger." Unlike the earthquakes featured in the first game, this game revolves around a flooding natural disaster. The gameplay mechanics have been updated as well as numerous graphical improvements, six playable characters are available during gameplay (which includes Keith Helm). Raw Danger is a Disaster/Survival game supposedly coming out in February 2007 for the Playstation 2 console. ...
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Plot The year is 2001...
After ten years of building in secret, the government announces to the world the completion of a top-secret project based in the Pacific Ocean. It was the construction of an artificial isle known as Stiver Island. In a feat of revolutionary technology, the government utilized its top engineering talent to transform a minor spur of rock that barely stood above the ocean waves to a thriving man-made island, complete with a state-of-the-art metropolis. This endeavor was beyond any previous architectural accomplishment in man's history, dating back to the construction of the pyramids of Egypt. The revolutionary technology allowed the goverment to build in a location that reached a depth in the ocean floor that was believed unusable by modern standards. The advanced construction methods were also well below the cost and timetables associated with current methods of construction. This technology, the government officials felt, would be an incredible offering for other countries that are suffering from over-crowded cities and population explosions. Because of this, a great deal of attention was given to this man-made island. The government officials knew with this technology they had an incredible export item for the rest of the world. To prove their faith in the strength and durability of the technology and to gain credibility from the rest of the world's scientists and leaders, they decided to move part of the government's administrative functions to Stiver Island. For this reason, the city on Stiver Island is called "Capital City."
A few years have passed...Capital City is still known as the "City of the Future"...
The year is 2005...
Keith Helm is on his way to Capital City for what he considers is a dream job - Editor for the prestigious Town Crier Newspaper. This is his first trip to Capital City and he easily skips into a daydream as his train makes its way across the long bridge from C.C. Airport, to Capital City itself. Keith saw the now-famous skyline of the city from his train window, still marveling at the beauty of this "city of the future." He briefly closed his eyes as rays of sunshine warmed his face. He could also smell the salty ocean breeze as he listened to the noisy sea gulls sqauwking as they played above the waves. Within a few tragic moments, Keith's world would be turned upside down forever...
Main Characters Keith Helm (Age 25) -- Keith Helm is a newspaper journalist who came to Capital City to start a new job and a new life in the extraordinary city. On his way there Keith's train is hit by one of the earthquakes and he later wakes up to find the city that once stood high and mighty is now crumbling before his very eyes. Keith's need to escape is soon overshadowed by his involvement in a conspiracy connected to the earthquakes. This does not cite any references or sources. ...
Karen Morris (Age 20) -- Karen Morris is sophomore attending college in Capital City. Her uncle suggested she take a trip out of the city, and she was on her way to the airport when the disaster struck Stiver Island. She meets Keith when he saves her from a train car balancing over the edge of the bridge's tracks. After Keith risks his life to rescue her, naturally, she tags along. Later, it becomes apparent that her connection to the city's planner could hold the key to the mystery behind the earthquake. Alternate uses: Student (disambiguation) Etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, which means to study, a student is one who studies. ...
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Kelly Austin (Age 17) -- Kelly Austin lives and attends the local high school in Capital City. Her little brother was at school when the disaster struck, and she wants nothing more than to find him before she evacuates. Unlike Karen, Kelly is more out-going than introverted and shy. Despite her annoyance with her sibling, she deeply worries about his safety. Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education, which is otherwise known as secondary education. ...
Greg Bach (Age 30) -- Greg Bach is a Freelance Photojournalist who Keith and Karen meet early on in their journey. He remained behind in the ruins of Capital City to cover the disaster, and in doing so, stumbled upon a new lead that is now his main focus. Greg instantly takes charge whenever he sees fit and involves Keith and Karen in his investigation into Stiver Island's planning development. He's more interested in uncovering the truth than looking out for others, but his cold manner hides a tragedy in his past. A freelancer or (freelance worker) is a self-employed person working in a profession or trade in which full-time employment is also common. ...
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William (Looks about 60) -- William is the Editor in Chief of the Town Crier Newspaper. He meets Keith and Karen when they stumble upon the main building of the newspaper. He will stop at nothing to get his story and even has Keith run on a little errand for him to get the scoop. The Editor in chief is a publications primary editor. ...
The City Stiver Island is a man-made artificial island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. On top of the island is a extraordinary metropolis called Capital City.
Places:
- Angelino Restaurant
- Patrick James Park
- Jewelry Shop
- Andrews Railroad/Main Harbor Station
- Girard Street
- Construction Area
- Amusement Park
- Santa Katrina Hospital
- Town Crier News Building
- Christophe Construction Building
- May Stadium
- Lucas Canal
- Windrunner Park
- Lincoln Plaza
- Stiver Island Control
- Central Tower Building
- Karen's House
- Kelly's House
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