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2005 PCXbox −75 % 9.99 € 2.49 € 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 528 reviews on Steam

A linear sci-fi third-person action game with a story by Orson Scott Card, mixing gunplay with telekinetic powers and gesture-style aiming. Despite a rough execution, its epic story earned it a cult following.

What defines Advent Rising:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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