Publisher Nexon America has opened up closed Beta registration for tactical team-based shooter Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – First Assault Online (First Assault). Catchy title.
It’s based on the popular anime, and casts players as augmented special forces soldiers taking on terrorists in a futuristic, cyberpunk city-space.
“As an elite, augmented soldier, players will advance and master their character with upgrades and unlocks as they succeed in combat,” explains Nexon. “Each character has exclusive attributes that reflect features of the original franchise, such as Motoko Kusanagi’s ‘Therm-optic Camouflage’ cloaking technology or Saito’s ability to enhance his vision and highlight enemy soldiers.”
There are eight different characters, each of whom can be customised Deus Ex-style with body augmentations, weapon mods, and more. There’s also a ‘SkillSync’ mechanic, where two players can combine their abilities in various tactical ways.
You can find out more about the game, and sign up for a closed Beta key, over on the First Assault website.
