Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Name: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Brand: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Battle giant alien Akrid and rogue NEVEC forces in a brutal ice age.

gameThird-Person Shooters shooter platform adventure

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Our Verdict

Best for

Sci-fi action gamers and mech enthusiasts seeking intense ice-planet combat.

Skip if

Players frustrated by thermal drain, dated graphics, or difficulty spikes.

What is Lost Planet: Extreme Condition?

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is a thrilling third-person shooter set on the hostile, ice-covered planet E.D.N. III. Players follow Wayne Holden, an amnesiac soldier fighting for human survival against the territorial insectoid Akrid and the corrupt megacorporation NEVEC using powerful mechanized Vital Suits and thermal energy management. Featuring an intense 11-level campaign with epic boss battles, players must constantly collect thermal energy from defeated enemies and data posts to combat the planet's freezing temperatures and power heavy weaponry. The game blends fast-paced action, grappling hook traversal, and vehicular combat across single-player and multiplayer modes.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

msrp$59.99

developerK2 LLC, Capcom

publisherCapcom

age ratingPEGI 16, ESRB T

multiplayerSingle player, Multiplayer

critic score74/100

release date2006-12-21

Key Features of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Pilot heavily armed mechanized suits known as Vital Suits to unleash devastating firepower on enemies.

Manage a constantly depleting thermal energy meter required to survive the harsh ice-age environment and use advanced weaponry.

Utilize a versatile grappling hook to quickly scale hard-to-reach locations or latch onto enemy mechs to hijack them.

Fight through 11 distinct levels, each culminating in a massive boss battle against giant Akrid creatures or rival mechs.

Switch seamlessly between third-person over-the-shoulder perspectives and first-person views during intense combat encounters.

Engage in both a gripping single-player narrative campaign and competitive multiplayer modes.

Use Cases for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Solo Campaign Experience

Play through the gripping single-player storyline as Wayne Holden to uncover NEVEC's dark secrets and save humanity.

Multiplayer Combat

Battle against other players in online multiplayer matches utilizing various weapons and mech suits.

Meandering Sci-Fi Exploration

Traverse treacherous frozen landscapes using grappling hooks and powerful robotic vehicles.

Boss Battle Challenges

Test your tactical shooting skills against towering insectoid Akrid creatures and massive enemy mechs.

Pros & Cons of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Pros

Thrilling mech combat and customization
Engaging sci-fi story with memorable boss fights
Unique thermal energy survival mechanic
Action-packed multiplayer modes

Cons

Constant thermal drain can create pressure
Dated graphics by modern standards
Difficulty spikes on later bosses

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms is Lost Planet: Extreme Condition available on?

It is available on PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.

Who developed the game?

It was co-developed by K2 LLC and Capcom, and published by Capcom.

How does the thermal energy system work?

The planet's cold temperature causes your thermal energy to continually decrease, requiring you to defeat enemies or activate data posts to replenish it.