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State of Emergency

Critic score3 critics
First release
Feb 12, 2002

In State of Emergency, the player can choose from one of five different characters: Spanky, an ex-gang member; McNeil, a disgruntled ex-cop; Bull, a criminal in prison; Libra, a lawyer; and Phreak, an orphan. The player must complete a variety of missions, ranging from Rescue missions to "Kill This Person" missions to "Blow Up This ..." missions. The player has many different weapons at his or her disposal, including shotguns, machine guns, pistols, knives, rocket launchers, tear gas launchers, flame-throwers, gatling guns, pepper spray, molotov cocktails and more. It is even possible to use street props, such as boxes, construction cones, benches, signposts, trashcans, and more. Breaking and entering stores allows the player to use the items there as a weapon, such as a DVD player or a television. There are many different enemies such as gang members, skinheads, and The Corporation forces.

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Feb 12, 2002
Xbox
Mar 26, 2003
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 29, 2003
Game modes
Split screen, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
time limit, crime, leveling up, character select screen, polygonal 3d
… All 11, interactive environments, wrestling moves in non-wrestling games, fetch quests, overweight character, greatest hits, xbox 360 backwards compatibility

At a Glance

Critic Score
67