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State of Emergency: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

State of Emergency (2002): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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State of Emergency (2002) is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by VIS Entertainment, available on XBOX, PC, PS2. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 61/100 on IGDB.

What is State of Emergency about?

In State of Emergency, the player can choose from one of five different characters: Spanky, an ex-gang member; McNeil, a disgruntled ex-cop; Bull, a criminal in prison; Libra, a lawyer; and Phreak, an orphan. The player must complete a variety of missions, ranging from Rescue missions to "Kill This Person" missions to "Blow Up This ..." missions.

The player has many different weapons at his or her disposal, including shotguns, machine guns, pistols, knives, rocket launchers, tear gas launchers, flame-throwers, gatling guns, pepper spray, molotov cocktails and more. It is even possible to use street props, such as boxes, construction cones, benches, signposts, trashcans, and more. Breaking and entering stores allows the player to use the items there as a weapon, such as a DVD player or a television. There are many different enemies such as gang members, skinheads, and The Corporation for

Key details

State of Emergency was released in 2002 and supports single player, split screen. Platforms: XBOX, PC, PS2. Developer: VIS Entertainment.

Should you play State of Emergency?

Reviews are mixed, but State of Emergency retains a dedicated player base among hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is State of Emergency?

State of Emergency is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure game by VIS Entertainment, released in 2002.

What platforms is State of Emergency on?

State of Emergency is available on XBOX, PC, PS2.

Is State of Emergency good?

State of Emergency has an aggregate score of 61/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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