
Players must learn to select the best weapons for the job, taking into account the otherworldly attributes of the local Akrid creatures. Some weapons can only be used on foot, such as the standard issue machine gun, while others are bulkier for use with a Vital Suit. Alternatively, while on foot, players can sneak around and fight more stealthily as well as make use of the zip line to quickly reach out-of-the-way strategic vantage points. The GTF-11 Vital Suit, meanwhile, has flight propulsion and advanced posture control along with powerful weaponry. There are multiple iterations of the Vital Suit, with the earlier GT-01 version being somewhat limited in its armor and expandability. III and offers enhanced mobility and heavy weaponry. The Vital Suit also protects against the extreme weather conditions on E.D.N.

Players can use their own Vital Suit or hijack those of enemy Snow Pirates to serve as protection against otherwise indomitable threats.


A large part of the gameplay revolves around use of the Vital Suit. While uncovering the clues to his lost memory, Holden encounters a range of challenges, from deadly native species the Akrid to Snow Pirates and agents of the shadowy NEVEC Corporation. III, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition casts the player into the role of amnesiac Wayne Holden. Based on the fictional, icy planet of E.D.N. This edition was not released for the PS3 or PC. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition was originally exclusive to the Xbox 360 but, in testament to the popularity the game enjoyed from its January 2007 release date, was later ported to the PC and PlayStation 3 (PS3) as well. Known for its atmospheric selling points and immersive story, the game itself is a popular third-person shooter for the Xbox 360. The set also includes wallpapers, icons, and signature banners. Encouraging fans of the games to create their own Lost Planet websites, the Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Collector’s Edition includes fan kit assets and digital art files showing characters and environments, among other things.

Also included with the box set is a copy of the game’s cinematic soundtrack on CD, allowing Lost Planet fans to enjoy Jamie Christopherson’s unique blend of electronic rhythms, tribal percussion, and evocative woodwinds at leisure. The range of special features that come with the set includes an exclusive concept art book showing the developmental progression of the game’s visual style through character and Vital Suit renders, enemy art, and more. The Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Collector’s Edition for the Microsoft Xbox 360 comes in attractive, premium SteelBook metal packaging and includes a range of special features for fans of this epic sci-fi adventure game from Capcom, and for fans of sci-fi games in general.
