Haarlem, The Netherlands – 6 October 2009 – Premier videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer ACE TEAM have announced that the retail version of their critically acclaimed PC action/fighting game Zeno Clash, has now shipped to English retail and will be available on shelves on the 16th of October 2009.

Zeno Clash is set in the punk fantasy world of Zenozoik, a land of exotic places and bizarre creatures. The game blends the first person genre with the fighting game genre and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Players will be immersed in a fantastic world, beautiful and disturbing at the same time.

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.

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.

Erik Schreuder, CEO of Iceberg Interactive says: “Game industry press have praised Zeno Clash for its stunningly beautiful environments, bizarre creatures and unique fighting system. The game is an imaginative accomplishment, bizarre and surreal, compelling, involving and different from anything you have ever played. Zeno Clash is a gaming experience gamers simply cannot afford to miss out on.”

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 an 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.

About Ace Team

ACE Team is an entertainment software developer based in Santiago, Chile. Most of our members have worked in the videogame industry for years, but just recently we have decided to found our own independent company and make the kind of games we really want to play. The team is composed by several professionals, some of us having years of experience working on games for both PC and XBOX 360 Live Arcade. ACE Team has licensed the award winning Source Engine to develop and distribute its debut game Zeno Clash.