PANZER DRAGOON ORTA | XBOX | SEGA SMILEBIT 2003
The latest (or possibly final game) in the series was Panzer Dragoon Orta on the X Box released in 2003. It was developed by Smilebit (responsible for Jet Set Radio) which has several members of the original Team Andromeda.
It was a return to classic PD gameplay with several new features, the most significant of which is the ability for the dragon to morph into three forms for specialised types of attack.
The game centres around Orta, a beautiful young girl who has been imprisoned since birth. In an attack by the Empire she is rescued by Dragon of Legend. She alone has the ability to save the world.
The game is set further in the future detailing advancement in the world and technology. The journey takes you from escaping attacks to the computerised reality of The Ancients; Sestren.
Graphically the game is stunning being one of the most advanced on the system making use of progressive scan mode (HDTV) coupled with high frame rates.
It also has an extensive amount of information about the background of the game and the PD world in general which is unlocked as you progress through the game.
Surprisingly Orta has only recently been made playable on Xbox 360’s and there are reports that this still is not perfect.
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You are Orta, a new shining hope. Upon a fearsome dragon you must fight to save the world from total destruction.
Flyover spectacularly hostile terrain, engage in high speed aerial combat and attack imperial strongholds with multiple weapons. The whole world is looking at you.
- 10 fast action levels
- incredible rendering of a vast and epic world
- use your wits and intelligence to gain strategic advantage
- real time dragon morphing, featuring awesome special attack abilities
Panzer Dragoon Orta Official Website
http://www.panzer-dragoon.com/eng/index.html
SCREENSHOTS
EPISODE 1: CITY IN THE STORM |
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EPISODE 2: ALTERED GENOS |
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EPISODE 3: THE FALLEN GROUND |
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EPISODE 4: GIGANTIC FLEET |
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EPISODE 5: ETERNAL GLACIES |
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EPISODE 6: LEGACY |
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EPISODE 7: FORBIDDEN MEMORIES |
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EPISODE 8: IMPERIAL CITY |
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EPISODE 9: SHOWDOWN |
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FINAL EPISODE: THE END OF DESTINY |
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