Star Trek Shattered Universe: FAQ

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. Wasn't Shattered Universe cancelled?
2. When was Shattered Universe released?
3. What platforms is Shattered Universe available on?
4. What is the game's ESRB rating?
5. What company developed Shattered Universe?
6. Who published Shattered Universe?
7. How do you run the game on XBOX 360?

GAME QUESTIONS

1. How many levels does Shattered Universe feature?
2. What kinds of ships do you pilot in the game?
3. What kinds of weapons are available to the ships?
4. What aliens will be featured in the game?
5. Are any Star Trek cast members part of the game?
6. Are there any live action videos in the game?
7. Is there an online multiplayer mode? Or even a regular multiplayer mode?

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GENERAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question 1. Wasn't Shattered Universe cancelled?
Yes, Interplay did cancel the game in 2001 after cutbacks. However, TDK Mediactive approached Activision, which at the time owned the license to Star Trek games, to finish the game. They came to an arrangement which led to the game being reinstated.

 

Question 2. When was Shattered Universe released?
January 13, 2004 in the US/Canada. March 26, 2004 in Germany, and April 2nd, 2004 in the UK.

 

Question 3. What platforms is Shattered Universe available on?
PS2, PS3, XBOX, XBOX 360.  See FAQ # 7 for info on running the game on XBOX 360.

 

Question 4. What is the game's ESRB rating?
Yes, it is rated E for Everyone.

 

Question 5. What company developed Shattered Universe?
The game was developed by Starsphere Interactive.

 

Question 6. Who published Shattered Universe?
TDK Mediactive is the official publisher after striking a deal with Activision.  Interplay was going to be the original publisher.

 

Question 7.  How do you play Shattered Universe on the XBOX 360?
According to the XBOX site, XBOX 360 will play Shattered Universe through an emulator.  Visit this page for information on how to get the emulator.

GAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question 1. How many levels does Shattered Universe feature?
About 19 missions.

 

Question 2. What kinds of ships do you pilot in the game?
You will pilot individual fighters including Federation fighters, the Klingon Bird of Prey, as well as Romulan and Tholian fighters. Many of these ships are newly designed, while others have been featured in Starfleet Command.

 

Question 3. What kinds of weapons are available to the ships?
See our weapons page for more a detailed list.

 

Question 4. What alien empires will we encounter in the game?
You will notl see alien characters in the game. All you will encounter are their ships... You can expect to go up against Romulans, Klingons, Orions, Tholians, and the newly created Shakurians.

Originally the game was to include the Gorn and Vulcans, but they never made it into the final game.

 

Question 5. Are any Star Trek cast members part of the game?
George Takei is providing his voice for Captain Hikaru Sulu and Walter Koenig will reprise the role of Chekov.

 

Question 6. Are there any live action videos in the game?
No, but there is over a half hour of pre-rendered movies!

 

Question 7. Is there an online multiplayer mode? Or even a regular multiplayer mode?
Nope.