Under the Skin

August 5, 2004 Capcom Production Studio 4 Capcom

Adventure

PS2

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In Under the Skin, players must cause as much chaos and panic as possible by taking on the identity of the various people he or she encounters throughout CoCo Town and other environments. Equipped with a special ray gun, gamers can scan and absorb the DNA of anyone they target.

With this genetic material, Cosmi can take the form and attributes of anyone he's zapped. For example while in human form, sing a song only dogs could appreciate, causing those nearby to drop coins that must be collected. Catch them all as these coins are what Cosmi and his enemies are being judged on in order to return home.

But beware; causing such disruption puts Cosmi in danger of being caught and having his true alien identity revealed.

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Release Date August 5, 2004
Developer Capcom Production Studio 4
Publisher Capcom
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Science fiction, Stealth, Comedy