ABOUT THE "Original" SNATCHER GAME :

Snatcher is a cyberpunk-themed adventure game published by Konami and originally written and directed by Hideo Kojima. It was first released in Japan in 1988 for the NEC PC-8801 and MSX2computer platforms, followed by a remade CD-ROM version for the PC Engine in 1992, as well versions for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1996. An English version was released for the Sega CD/Mega-CD in 1994 in North America and Europe.

It has gained a small cult following due to its mature storytelling, adult themes and (in later versions)voice acting. It was heavily influenced by various sci-fi and noir films, most notably Blade Runner (main character and city views), Akira (some character designs), They Live (which deals with body snatching), Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing (which also dealt with paranoia and human doubt) and The Terminator (robots).



  STORY :


On June 6, 1996 (1991 in the Japanese versions), a chemical weapon known as Lucifer-Alpha under development in Chernoton, Russia, is released into the atmosphere, resulting in the death of 80% of the Eurasian and Eastern European population which in turn results in the death of half of the world's population.
The contaminated area becomes uninhabitable for a decade, when Lucifer-Alpha mutates into a non-lethal form. This tragic event later becomes known as "the Catastrophe".

Fifty years later, a breed of artificial life-forms or bioroids known as "snatchers" began appearing in the artificial island of Neo Kobe City, killing their victims and taking their place in society. Nobody knows exactly what they are or where they come from. As Gillian Seed, an amnesiac working for an Anti-Snatcher task force called J.U.N.K.E.R., the player's goal is to track down the source of the snatchers and discover Gillian's mysterious connections with them.

NOTE: the "history" and "story" was copied from the "wiki" entry for "Snatcher".






                                           CAST OF CHARACTERS :


                        Gillian Seed - The protagonist. An amnesiac with mysterious ties to the "Snatcher" menace.

                        Mika Slayton - The receptionist at JUNKER HQ. 

                        Benson Cunningham - JUNKER's commanding chief. A special forces veteran.

                        Harry Benson - JUNKER's mechanic, And designer of the robotic navigators.

                        Metal Gear Mk. II - Gillian's "navigator" robotic sidekick.

                        Jean Jack Gibson - Gibson is a field operative of JUNKER.

                        Jamie Seed - Gillian's estranged wife, who was found alongside him, with no recollection of her past.

                        Random - A mysterious bounty hunter who assists Gillian during the course of the story.
  
                        Napoleon - An informant.

                        Katrina Gibson - Jean Jack's young daughter. Works as a model. 

NOTE : This is not the complete list of ALL of the characters that appear in the game.




  ABOUT THE "SNATCHER" MOD :


The "Snatcher" MOD aims to re-create the "Original" 2D game(s) in a 3D enviroment, while staying as close as possible to Hideo Kojima's "cult classic" game.

The project has been in development since mid Febuary 2008, Using Crytek's AMAZING CryEngine2, SandBox2 and SDK tools.
The MOD is now running on the "Crysis Wars" build of the CryEngine2 .

The development team is JUST ME (Ash712), And progress is coming along pretty well so far!



  MOD FEATURES :


The "SNATCHER" MOD is STILL in the early stages of development, but here are some things that I hope will be in the game (but don't hold me to them yet!).

"Explore Neo Kobe City" :

*4-8 blocks of "free-roaming" city enviroment per "map"
*20+ different "map"s to explore
*The ability to "Drive" and possibly "Fly" your "Turbocycle" through the streets of Neo Kobe City

"Detective Style Gameplay" :

*First Person Shooter/Roleplaying gameplay mixed with "Detective Style" Investigations/puzzels.
From run-and-gun, To spending money and collecting "evidence".

"Your Navigator - Metal Gear MKII" :

*USE "Metal Gear MKII" (Your navigator/robot "Sidekick") to reach/explore areas NOT accessible to the "Player" (Gillian Seed).
*USE your navigator to "Store" items and information, As well as analyse evidence and make "Videophone" calls.
"Metal" is designed to help you throughout your investigation.

*This mod WILL also feature the "Deleted" and "explicit" Scenes that appeared in the "Japanese" versions of the original game.




                                        ON A FINAL NOTE....


If you are interested in this MOD, I suggest you go check out the "Original" game "SNATCHER"!
Junkerhq.net  is a GREAT site devoted to "Snatcher" and ALL of Hideo Kojima's games, Including "Policenauts" and the "Metal Gear Saga".

If you don't want to view the videos on this profile, you can watch them on Youtube : Youtube.com

I will be UPDATING this page/profile often, as more and more work gets done! So check in from time to time to catch the latest NEWS and UPDATES!

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Today I'd like to fill you guy's in on some things that are happening with the mod's progress...

I'm working on what should be the final version of the "Metal Gear MKII" model!
I've been building the new model peice by peice, starting with the "Videophone" component.

I've been focusing on improving my modeling skills by working on various assets, So you will see the mod start to look better and better as it progresses...

Vigilante has informed me that the "Dialog System" is nearing completion, and I'm in the process of designing a HUD for it.

I'd also like to display some of the AMAZING "concept" artwork that is coming from SpoonyBardess! (Spoonybardess.deviantart.com) The mod's newly appointed "Concept Artist".

So check out the "image" section for a look at everything I've mentioned today, and enjoy!


 

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Bobes
Bobes Nov 1 2009, 8:22am says:

Super ultra Mega Cool!Am I still dreaming? :D

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Ash712
Ash712 Nov 20 2009, 5:03pm replied:

hmmmm....let me see....NOPE...not dreaming!

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Bobes
Bobes Nov 21 2009, 10:01am replied:

Then why are my trouser absolutely wet? xD

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Blazingluke
Blazingluke Sep 5 2009, 7:19am says:

Awesome progress! Keep up the good work.

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masterchief396
masterchief396 Sep 5 2009, 12:14am says:

This sounds like a good idea... Good luck! Hope you finish it.

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korge
korge Sep 4 2009, 8:40pm says:

intense!

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slogun
slogun Sep 4 2009, 6:27pm says:

I've wanted to play Snatcher for ages now ever since having first read of it, haven't been able to as of yet...great idea for a mod though. Definitely tracking!

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Rastaman
Rastaman Sep 4 2009, 5:37pm says:

nice movie dope tunes

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JACK47END
JACK47END Jul 8 2009, 7:34pm says:

great! great! I love this game, and will love this mod

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DoctorShark666
DoctorShark666 Jul 5 2009, 1:17pm says:

top notch work you have here :)

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