BioForge

March 29, 1995 Origin Systems Electronic Arts, Origin Systems
Puzzle Adventure
PC DOS
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BioForge is an action-adventure game that was one of the first to feature fully textured 3D characters over pre-rendered backgrounds. In this unique cyber-thriller you collect items and solve mind-bending challenges to discover the secrets of your imprisonment and recover your lost identity. Fight against your robotic and human oppressors using a combination of melee weaponry and guns. Break out of your prison and show your foes what you’re made of. Half metal, half flesh, all vengeance!
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Release Date March 29, 1995
Developer Origin Systems
Publisher Electronic Arts, Origin Systems
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Science fiction, Mystery
BioForge

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