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Primal

SCEI 11 Apr 2003 Online: NoListed 24 Jun 2011
Action/Adventure

About Primal

From the archive

This is the original PS2Home fact sheet for Primal, preserved from the early-2000s archive. Details reflect the PAL release as catalogued at the time.

Official fact sheet

Primal lies in a dark, fantastical realm between the mortal world and the afterlife, where an eternal struggle between order and chaos rages. Abaddon (Chaos) has tired of his personal conflict with Arella (Order) and is breaking the rules. The natural order of Primal has been disrupted and the demons of the dark side are gaining in strength and power and upsetting the natural equilibrium

  • Switch between Jen and Scree at any time, but choose wisely.
  • Jen will learn to unleash and control four different demon fighting forms.
  • Scree is able to possess all kinds of statues.
  • Each of Jen’s demon forms has a unique weapon and fighting technique.
  • Advanced 3D fighting system with blocks, parries and counter-attacks.
  • New skills can be learned with devastating combos and finishing moves.
  • Unique backdrop for each character.
  • Interaction with many characters through interlaced subplots.
  • Full lip-sync, facial expressions.
  • Hollywood voice actors add dimension to main characters.
  • Full dynamic loading system.
  • Continuous play – no artificial level/section breaks.
  • Environmental effects, e.g., Fog, Volumetric Mist, Underwater Caustics.
  • Seamless character morphing between demon forms.
  • Water surface with reflection and refraction.
  • xtravagant particle effects.
  • Dynamics on hair, clothing etc…

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