"With intense action and beautiful style, 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' combines the abilities of extremely gifted artists, writers, engineers and actors to create a top-notch horror/action game," said Michael Mendheim, vice president and creative director, The 3DO Company. "We're adding a modern, sinister spin on a classic theme, and creating a powerful main character that players will identify with. We're also going all-out with mature content mixed with action and violence of Biblical proportions. This is not your father's video game - it's more like 'The Matrix' meets 'Hellraiser.'"
Set in the present day, the archangel Abaddon faces possessed zealots, demons, and the daunting powers of the personified plagues of Mankind: Pestilence, War, Famine and Death. As Abaddon, the player must find the three "Chosen" and combine their untapped powers in time to save the world from destruction; but that won't be easy - God's Chosen are mortals, not to mention they're a prostitute, a serial killer and a corrupt politician. Hand-to-hand, sword, and projectile combat combine with fantastic abilities to create a surreal cinematic experience.
The story unfolds via in-game cinematics and "graphic novel" sequences by Simon Bisley - who is also the title's character designer. These graphic novel images are displayed on-screen complete with animations, voices and sound effects - bringing Mr. Bisley's work to life and immersing the player in the dark underworld of Hell's emissaries.
