======Quantum Theory======
//**Quantum Theory**// is a [[genre:third-person shooter]] developed by [[company:Tecmo]], released on the [[hardware:PS3]]/[[hardware:Xbox 360]] in 2010. It was originally announced as a [[hardware:PS3]] exclusive, but became a multiplatform game. It is notable for being Tecmo's first major project after the departure of [[people:Tomonobu Itagaki]] from the company. 

Almost universally derided and ignored upon release for shamelessly ripping numerous elements from //[[game:Gears of War]]//, it nonetheless shines on its own merits as an overlooked gem, committed to a cohesive idea, theme, and experience. Quite surprisingly, it is largely devoid of the pandering, exploitative, achievement-infested bullshit that characterizes modern blockbuster shooters, and consequently, it didn't sell. The three major factors that distinguish its gameplay from Gears are the large amounts of destructible cover, the frequently shifting architectural elements, and the light platforming/climbing sequences.

The game takes place almost entirely within a heavily fortified tower, gradually being corrupted by a demonic substance known as diablosis. The mysterious warrior Syd embarks on a personal quest to destroy the tower. He finds an unlikely ally in Fileena, who is instead trying to protect the tower from corruption. It is made clear that the events of the story have been cyclically repeating, and Syd's efforts are ultimately futile, part of a grand biological experiment beyond his comprehension. He is obviously based on Guts from the //Berserk// manga/anime series, and there's a silver-haired Griffith equivalent who achieves a similar "fallen angel" status (just like Sephiroth!). It is also probably not a coincidence that the first published arc of the //Berserk// manga is set in a monolithic tower.

There is a reasonably full-featured online multiplayer mode with five maps, but it's impossible to find a match anymore, and there's no options for local play.

===== External Links =====
* [[http://forums.selectbutton.net/viewtopic.php?t=29719|Quantums... and diablosis!]] - SB forum thread.