Bio F.R.E.A.K.S (0)

Bio F.R.E.A.K.S
First release date
1998-04-30
Platform
PlayStation Nintendo 64 Arcade PC
Developer
Saffire Corporation
Publisher
Midway Games
Aliases
Biofreaks Bio FREAKS

Overview

Bio F.R.E.A.K.S. is a 3D sci-fi weapon-based fighting game developed by and published by for the (on April 30, 1998) and (on May 31, 1998). It was originally planned to be released in the (as prototypes of the game were location-tested).

The game is set in a near-future (now called Neo-Amerika) where the states are now private territories owned by giant . To quell the violence, a secret commission was formed and each territorial dispute is now settled by from .

Along with its grimdark "future sport" setting, the game is known for its dedicated Fire button (which allows players to fire their character's weapons for long-range combat or activate a special ), dedicated Hover button (which allows the fighters to for a short period of time), and a variety of open arenas (sometimes with upper platforms and dangerous obstacles). It's also known for its "mutilations", special moves that instantly , or bisect opponents. Like and , fighters can keep fighting while armless (at an obvious disadvantage).

Characters

  • Bullzeye
  • Delta
  • Minatek
  • Psyclown
  • Purge
  • Sabotage
  • Ssapo
  • ZipperHead
  • Clonus (boss)
  • Mutilator (final boss)