State of Emergency

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State of Emergency is a beat 'em up/shoot 'em up video game developed by VIS Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and by Global Star Software for Microsoft Windows. Plot: Set in a dystopian United States where big business gradually took over national affairs and suspended elections. It wasn't long before the American Trade Organization, most commonly known as "The Corporation", performs a coup and takes control in 2023, establishing a totalitarian corporate regime. Years later, in 2035, an underground movement called "Freedom" sparks a national riot and The Corporation declares a state of emergency in response. The game takes place in Capital City, the player joins Freedom to topple The Corporation.