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| caption = European box art depicting the character [[Selene (Underworld)|Selene]]
| caption = European box art depicting the character [[Selene (Underworld)|Selene]]
| developer = [[Lucky Chicken Games]]
| developer = [[Lucky Chicken Games]]
| publisher = [[System 3 (software company)|Play It!]]
| publisher = [[System 3 (software company)|Play-It]]
| director = Jamie Ottilie<br>Jon Hilliard<br>James Ryman<br>Matt Saia
| director = Jamie Ottilie<br>Jon Hilliard<br>James Ryman<br>Matt Saia
| designer = Matt Saia
| designer = Matt Saia
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
| release = {{vgrelease|EU|January 16, 2004}}
| release = {{vgrelease|EU|January 16, 2004}}
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Third-person shooter]]
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[top-down shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
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'''''Underworld: The Eternal War''''' (also known as '''''Underworld: The Game''''') is a [[2004 in video gaming|2004]] [[third-person shooter]] [[video game]] based on the [[horror film]] ''[[Underworld (2003 film)|Underworld]]'' which was released in 2003.
'''''Underworld: The Eternal War''''' (also known as '''''Underworld: The Game''''') is a [[2004 in video gaming|2004]] [[top-down shooter]] [[video game]] based on the 2003 [[action film]] ''[[Underworld (2003 film)|Underworld]]''. It was originally planned to release along side the movie on Xbox and PC. Both versions were cancelled at some point.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2003-07-24 |title=Lucky Chicken Games (Games) |url=http://www.luckychicken.com/lc_underworld.htm |access-date=2024-10-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030724115526/http://www.luckychicken.com/lc_underworld.htm |archive-date=2003-07-24 }}</ref>


== Plot ==
The game was scheduled for release to [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[GameCube]] version but was cancelled, as was the PS2 release for North America.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}


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The storyline revolves around the eternal war between the vampires and [[werewolf|lycan]]s, and as the player, they can choose the side they are teaming with. The players can choose the movie's main character, the vampire [[Selene (Underworld)|Selene]], or the lycan [[Raze (Underworld)|Raze]] and also choose between a selection of other vampires, other Lycans or the hybrid.
==Story==
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The storyline revolves around the [[eternal war]] between the [[vampire]]s and [[werewolf|lycan]]s, and as the player, you can choose the side you're teaming with. You can either choose the movie's main character, the vampire [[Selene (Underworld)|Selene]], or the lycan [[Raze (Underworld)|Raze]]. You can also choose between a selection of other vampires, other Lycans or the hybrid.


The player is tasked with taking to the [[battle]]fields where they must accomplish missions, whether protecting someone, killing someone, getting an item from somewhere, or simply attacking everyone. Using different weapons, the player slaughters enemies throughout the action-based gameplay.
The player is tasked with taking to the battlefields where they must accomplish missions, whether protecting someone, killing someone, getting an item from somewhere, or simply attacking everyone. Using different weapons, the player slaughters enemies throughout the action-based gameplay.


==Cast==
== Reception ==


{{ video game reviews
===Vampires===
*[[Selene (Underworld)|Selene]]
*Erica
*Julia
*Dawn


| Hyper = 12%<ref name=Hyper>{{cite magazine|magazine=Hyper|issue=127|pages=69|title=Underworld|last=Wilks|first=Daniel|date=May 2004|url=https://archive.org/details/hyper-127/page/68}}</ref>
===Lycans===

*[[Raze]]
| JXV = 6/20<ref name=JV>{{cite web|website=Jeuxvideo|language=FR|title=Underworld: The Eternal War|date=6 July 2004|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00004299_test.htm|accessdate=2 February 2024}}</ref>
*Zak

*Bruce
}}
*Kurt

''The Eternal War'' received mixed to negative reviews on release. ''Edge'' described the game as a "fun playing experience", citing the "good buddy AI" the upgrade system and weapon types, although noting "the 3D camera is restrictive".<ref name=Edge>{{cite magazine|magazine=Edge|title=Budget Report|pages=81|date=March 2004|url=https://archive.org/details/edge-020/Edge-134}}</ref> Daniel Wilks of ''Hyper'' dismissed the game for its "dull and linear" levels, "poorly animated and incredibly stupid" opponents, and the "dull textures", "limited polygons" and "uninspiring effects" of its visual presentation.<ref name=Hyper/> ''Jeuxvideo'' found the game to be a waste of time, critiquing the game's character models and effects, "lousy" aiming system and camera, and "small" levels.<ref name=JV/>

== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{mobygames|id=/20676}}
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2382019/ Underworld: The Eternal War] at [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/919538.html ''Underworld: The Eternal War''] at [[GameFAQs]]


{{Underworld Movies}}
{{Underworld Movies}}


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Latest revision as of 20:19, 5 November 2024

Not to be confused with Underworld: Endless War.
Underworld: The Eternal War
European box art depicting the character Selene
Developer(s)Lucky Chicken Games
Publisher(s)Play-It
Director(s)Jamie Ottilie
Jon Hilliard
James Ryman
Matt Saia
Designer(s)Matt Saia
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • EU: January 16, 2004
Genre(s)Action, top-down shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Underworld: The Eternal War (also known as Underworld: The Game) is a 2004 top-down shooter video game based on the 2003 action film Underworld. It was originally planned to release along side the movie on Xbox and PC. Both versions were cancelled at some point.[1]

Plot

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The storyline revolves around the eternal war between the vampires and lycans, and as the player, they can choose the side they are teaming with. The players can choose the movie's main character, the vampire Selene, or the lycan Raze and also choose between a selection of other vampires, other Lycans or the hybrid.

The player is tasked with taking to the battlefields where they must accomplish missions, whether protecting someone, killing someone, getting an item from somewhere, or simply attacking everyone. Using different weapons, the player slaughters enemies throughout the action-based gameplay.

Reception

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The Eternal War received mixed to negative reviews on release. Edge described the game as a "fun playing experience", citing the "good buddy AI" the upgrade system and weapon types, although noting "the 3D camera is restrictive".[4] Daniel Wilks of Hyper dismissed the game for its "dull and linear" levels, "poorly animated and incredibly stupid" opponents, and the "dull textures", "limited polygons" and "uninspiring effects" of its visual presentation.[2] Jeuxvideo found the game to be a waste of time, critiquing the game's character models and effects, "lousy" aiming system and camera, and "small" levels.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lucky Chicken Games (Games)". 2003-07-24. Archived from the original on 2003-07-24. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ^ a b Wilks, Daniel (May 2004). "Underworld". Hyper. No. 127. p. 69.
  3. ^ a b "Underworld: The Eternal War". Jeuxvideo (in French). 6 July 2004. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Budget Report". Edge. March 2004. p. 81.
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