Haarlem, The Netherlands – 22 September 2009 –
Premier videogame publisher Iceberg
Interactive is proud to announce that the retail version of the critically acclaimed PC
action/fighting game Zeno Clash, has gone gold. The retail version will ship with the Zeno Clash
comic plus all available updates for the game and will be released in the UK, Scandinavia and
the Benelux in October 2009 with other European territories to follow soon after.
Nominated for ‘Excellence in Visual Art’ at the Independent Games Festival, the spectacular
graphics and visual style breathes new life into the fantasy game genre. The gameplay has a
strong focus on melee fighting blended with ranged combat using unconventional weapons.
The innovative close combat mechanics are also a deviation from traditional action in the first-
person genre that will feel fresh for new and veteran players alike.
Zeno Clash is set in the punk fantasy world of Zenozoik, a land of exotic places and bizarre
creatures. Players take on the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to
begin a desperate journey for survival through the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.
Andres Bordeu, cofounder of ACE Team says: “At ACE Team we’re very happy that the game
will soon be reaching a broader audience through retail distribution. The boxed version will be a
great addition to anyone’s library of PC games and a great treat for any Zeno Clash enthusiast”
Erik Schreuder, CEO of Iceberg Interactive added: “Zeno Clash has received worldwide acclaim
from the press and rightfully so. Labelled as an experience rather than just a game, gamers
should be prepared for a combination of some weird looking creatures, stunning alien
environments and unique first person fisticuffs. With the English retail version having gone gold,
we’re really looking forward to the upcoming boxed release of the game throughout Europe.”
To find out more about Zeno Clash and to keep up with the latest news on the game, visit
www.iceberg-interactive.com
Key features:
•Engaging melee combat in first person:
◦The combat in Zeno Clash is up, close & personal. The new melee combat system allows players
to perform a variety of movements like deflect & elude combos, knockback finisher punches
and punishing grab attacks. The depth of the combat system will put player’s skills to the test.
Learn new attacks as the game progresses and confronts you with more formidable foes.
•Fantastic visuals powered by the source engine:
◦Players will be immersed in a fantastic world, beautiful and disturbing at the same time. The
unprecedented art style brings a fresh new approach to the first person genre. The surreal
environments and characters will keep player’s wanting to discover more.
•Survival mode challenges:
◦Jump right into the action in engaging unlockable “tower challenges”. The player must
overcome enemy waves to progress through the tower levels. The game will rate the player in
different categories like speed and performance. A leaderboards system will rank you against
your friends, so the challenge never ends.
•Deep storyline:
◦Zeno Clash is a story driven game. Player’s will play the role of Ghat; the son of a impressive
hermaphrodite creature called Father-Mother, whose children form the most powerful clan in the
city of Halstedom. Ghat must escape from his family and start an incredible journey with his
female companion Deadra, who will aid him in the dangerous lands of Zenozoik.
•Bizarre weapons:
◦An unusual arsenal of weapons is available for those who can manage to keep the enemy in
range. The eccentric weapons are built from scrap and junk, but they are most effective when
used properly. Hammers and clubs will be the most effective when fighting heavy characters
that can only be brought down with extreme force.
•Beautiful soundtrack:
◦The beautiful musical score is as varied as the game’s settings. The original soundtrack will keep
players immersed in the different environments and key parts of the story.