Press release: 1996-05-13: THE GODS ARE CRAZY IN LUCASARTS' HERC'S ADVENTURES FOR SATURN AND PLAYSTATION

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THE GODS ARE CRAZY IN LUCASARTS' �HERC'S ADVENTURES FOR SATURN AND PLAYSTATION

Next Generation Multiplayer Console Game Pokes Fun at Greek Mythology

San Rafael, CA. -- Greek mythology is turned into a virtual toga party starring Hercules and his buddies in the light-hearted, two-player action-adventure game Herc's Adventures, due for Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation in late 1996. Thrill to destroying the famed Acropolis! Defeat enemies with wrestling moves that would put Hulk Hogan to shame! Battle mythology's most beloved monsters like the evil Minotaur, the poisonous seven-headed Hydra or dreaded Cyclops! All this leads to the ultimate challenge: face-off against Hades, god of the Underworld.

As one of three ancient Greek heroes -- Hercules, Atlanta or Jason -- players set off on an epic and off-beat quest to save the cradle of western civilization from ruin. Each hero possesses varying levels of speed, strength, toughness and fighting ability to help them achieve greatness. For instance, feel like picking up temples or throwing around boulders? Hercules is THE man. Need to outrun the gods? Try Atlanta, the fastest woman in Greece. Or how about Jason? He's young, smart, and wields a mean sword and sling. 

"As one of our first next generation console titles, Herc's Adventures successfully combines the great graphics, compelling gameplay and unique brand of humor that players have come to expect from LucasArts' PC titles," said Barbara Gleason, product marketing manager for LucasArts. "Herc's Adventures is an extremely well-crafted game that will bring those traits, and more, to a brand new audience." 

As Herc's Adventures begins, Hades has kidnapped Persephone, the goddess of fertility, and plans to make her the queen of his dead minions. While imprisoned, life in the mortal world begins to wither because Persephone cannot bring spring to the land.

If Persephone is not rescued, all of Greece will die of starvation. Zeus, king of the gods and Hades' brother, chooses not to interfere but will give Greece one chance to save itself. Pondering what is best for the country, Zeus decides to send a mortal hero to save Persephone. The quest is not an easy one, for players face the formidable task of appeasing the gods, freeing Persephone and restoring order to Greek society.

In Herc's Adventures, players battle countless gods, mythical creatures and other assorted bad guys throughout the game's vast field of play. Action is viewed from a third-person, top-down point of view. To win, players seek the support of each of the Greek gods they encounter in their travels. Tasks must be completed for each god, and successful players are rewarded with a magical key allowing them access to a new area. When all the items are collected and the gods suitably appeased, the player is allowed to enter the Underworld to face-off against Hades in a deadly battle for Persephone.



LucasArts Entertainment Company develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for a variety of computer and console platforms. Based in San Rafael, California, as well as on the internet at http://www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts is one of four Lucas companies. Lucas Learning Ltd. develops and publishes educational multimedia for home and school. Lucas Digital Ltd., comprised of Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, serves the needs of the entertainment industry for visual effects and audio post-production. Lucasfilm Ltd. includes George Lucas' feature film and television activities, as well as THX and Lucasfilm Licensing.