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Publisher(s) |
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Platforms |
iOS, Android |
Release Date |
December 17 2009 |
Genre |
Action First Person Shooter |
Rating |
12+ |
N.O.V.A. - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is a single and multi player first person shooter by Gameloft. It is very similar to the Halo games, set in a futuristic world with technologically advanced weaponry and armour. The game was released on the app store on December 17 2009.
Gameplay[]
The player is a futuristic soldier sent on a mission to destroy robots that are attempting domination of the galaxy. The single-player mode is composed of 12 levels, plus a brief tutorial. In each level, you're directed through a series of short objectives, with checkpoints saving your progress along the way. The player must kill all of the robots with a wide range of weaponry including dual pistols, shotguns and assault rifles. These and other items can be found throughout levels.
Reception[]
The game received mostly perfect reviews from gamers and websites. It recieved a 4/4 "Must Have" from SlidetoPlay and the Gold Award from pocket gamer.
Sequel[]
A few months after the game was released, a sequel, N.O.V.A. 2 - The Hero Rises Again, was announced due to the success of the game.