Genre: Action
Visual: Isometric
Gameplay: Shooter
Setting: Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Published by: ORIGIN Systems
Developed by: ORIGIN Systems
Released: 1996
Platforms: SEGA Saturn, PlayStation (PSX, PS1), DOS
The action takes place in the world of the dystopia of the XXII century, around a fighter of the elite unit nicknamed Silencer, which opposes the tyranny of the government under the leadership of the International Economic Consortium (IEC), and is adjacent to the rebel resistance.
Gameplay
The game is divided into missions, each of which occurs in separate locations and has its own tasks. The environment varies from factories and military bases to offices and space stations, filled with various enemies - soldiers, combat robots, as well as traps and puzzles. There are also non-aggressive characters - they can be killed without consequences, and their bodies can be searched to find loans that are subsequently spent on the purchase of new weapons.
All locations are equipped with a security alarm system, which can be activated by actions such as falling into the field of view of security cameras, shooting or the destruction of special closed doors. Activating the alarm leads to a fierce resistance to enemy forces, so the player is encouraged to avoid raising the alarm and disconnecting it as quickly as possible. In No Remorse, Silencer can not carry more than five weapons at a time.
The game presents an unprecedented, at that time, level of interactive environment. Most items on the level can be destroyed by the player's fire, some traps and security mechanisms can be used against enemy forces. The geography of the levels implies the use of tactical methods to inflict maximum damage with minimal loss of resources and ammunition. No Regret brought to the original game some useful moves, such as rolling forward and strafe in a squat. Weapons, ammunition, credits (money), first-aid kits and other equipment are scattered in levels, giving the player the opportunity to increase their arsenal.
Plot
In connection with the economic decline of the late XX century, the nations on the planet Earth began to self-organize into huge economic super-conglomerates. Subsequently, these continental organizations merged into the World Economic Consortium. IEC resorted to methods of tyranny, instead of dealing with the affairs of peace and prosperity. In reality, most civil rights were abolished, taxes rose above 90%, the army was mercilessly used against all who dared not submit to the IEC, the free press was also destroyed. Only the highest caste of the elites of the performers of the IEC had real strength and well-being. The consortium was ruled by President Gauthier and Chairman Nathaniel Dragan. MEK was opposed by an organization called "Resistance", led by a former colonel of the IEC, and now a general, Quentin Maxis. Resistance was a few small, poorly armed groups of socially disparate people: former soldiers of the IEC and workers who mingled with political dissidents and bandits.
In video intro, three infantrymen are shown returning with a mission they failed, during which they refused to open fire on civilians, accepted (possibly mistakenly) for the rebels. They are ambushed by the fighting robot IEC, and the two are killed. The remaining, unnamed captain (player character), destroys the robot grenade. Having weighed his chances, he decides to join Resistance, where, as a symbol of the military power of the IEC and political philosophy, he faces resentment, distrust and hatred. In the process of playing Silencer, resignedly accepting dangerous missions, often being limited in equipment, and constantly achieving success during their performance, gradually deserves respect from their colleagues.
As a result, Silencer discloses the Consortium's plans for the Vigilance Platform, which is capable of attacking any point of the Earth from outer space. This means that every city in which Resistance fighters are located can simply be destroyed at the request of the IEC. All such facilities are under the threat of orbital bombardment until they surrender. At the same time, the Resistance cell in which the player is located is split from the inside, and almost all NPCs are killed. Despite this, Silencer cleans the Vigilance Platform and destroys it. One of the traitors is also at the station, guarding the medical sector. He calls the player to a duel for the right to own the card access to the last location. While the Vigilance Platform detonates, with Silencer, Dragan communicates and promises to take revenge.
Cheat Menu
At the level pass code screen, type "L0SR". You will see an invalid code message. Start a new game or reload a saved game. While playing, press A + B + C to get full health and energy. Press X + Y + Z to get all weapons and reload the RP-22 or RP-32.
Passwords
Mama's Boy
Mission 02:FWQP
Mission 03:PLRQ
Mission 04:SZNF
Mission 05:TD5S
Mission 06:J1BT
Mission 07:K2CV
Mission 08:N3DW
Mission 09:M4FX
Mission 10:X5GZ
Mission 11:C6H0
Mission 12:D7J1
Mission 13:F8K2
Mission 14:FGK3
Mission 15:JFM4
Realtime level:LRTN
Weekend Warrior
Mission 02:GWQP
Mission 03:QLRQ
Mission 04:TZNF
Mission 05:VD5S
Mission 06:K1BT
Mission 07:L2CV
Mission 08:P3DW
Mission 09:N4FX
Mission 10:Z5GZ
Mission 11:D6H0
Mission 12:F7JI
Mission 13:G8K2
Mission 14:GGL3
Mission 15:KMF4
Realtime Level:MRTN
Loose Cannon
Mission 02:HWQP
Mission 03:RLRQ
Mission 04:VZNF
Mission 05:WD5S
Mission 06:L1BT
Mission 07:M2CV
Mission 08:Q3DW
Mission 09:P4FX
Mission 10:05GZ
Mission 11:F6H0
Mission 12:G7J1
Mission 13:H8K2
Mission 14:HGL3
Mission 15:LFM4
Realtime Level:NRTN
No Remorse
Mission 02:JWQP
Mission 03:SLRQ
Mission 04:WZNF
Mission 05:XD5S
mission 06:M1BT
Mission 07:N2CV
Mission 08:R3DW
Mission 09:Q4FX
Mission 10:15GZ
Mission 11:G6H0
Mission 12:H7J1
Mission 13:J8K2
Mission 14:JGL3
Mission 15:MFM4
Realtime Level:PRTN