Alias

Alias is a third-person action adventure containing a unique blend of action and stealth that puts you under fire and under pressure. Whether you're up against the clock or being hunted by the enemy, fighting against the odds, or fleeing for your life, the action is relentless. Utilize your incredible spyware, deadly moves, and array of disguises to complete the most dangerous covert missions across the globe. All the heart-stopping action and tension of the TV series is now under your control.

Released: 4 February 2004
Platforms: GameCube PlayStation 2 Windows Xbox
Genres: Action-adventure Adventure Shooter
Developers: Acclaim Studios London
Publishers: —
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Action Stealth
Engine: RenderWare
Country: United Kingdom
Age ratings: ESRB T
Composers: Michael Giacchino

About

Alias is a 2004 stealth action video game developed by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham (being the last game developed by them before their closure) and published by Acclaim Entertainment. The game is based on the television series Alias, and is set between episodes 19 and 20 of season 2. The plot was written by Breen Frazier and the game features the voices of the cast principals. The score was composed by Michael Giacchino, and adapted by Chris Tilton. It was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in April 2004, and for Windows in May/June.

Keywords

female protagonist
based on - tv show
action-adventure
espionage
licensed game
wasd movement
tie-in
xbox 360 backwards compatibility

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Story

CIA agent Sydney Bristow is called in to work on her day off, as a fellow operative, Agent Jacobs, has disappeared under suspicious circumstances. His last communiqué to the CIA contained highly sensitive intelligence regarding Sydney's nemesis, Anna Espinosa, formerly a top agent for K-Directorate, now gone rogue. Anna has taken over the "Followers of Rambaldi" cult, a cabal of zealots hell-bent on bringing the visions of 15th century philosopher, physicist and prophet, Milo Rambaldi, to life. Now, Anna has teamed up with Julian Sark, a slippery and cunning gun-for-hire, along with Sydney's ex-boss, Arvin Sloane, a highly intelligent but utterly corrupt crime lord, and a man Sydney thoroughly despises.

Sydney is tasked with finding out what this trio of 'most wanted' fugitives is working on and discover exactly what "The Machine" is. She is assisted by her back-up team: Marcus Dixon, her field partner and loyal friend; Michael Vaughn, her CIA handler; and Marshall Flinkman, a socially inept technological whiz.