Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (video game)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a third person action video game based on the anime of the same name, released for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. .

Storyline
In the year 2030, cyber-crime, espionage and terrorism plague a society lost between humanity and technology. As one of the trusted members of the government organisation known as Section 9, Major Motoko Kusanagi must uncover the truth behind a mysterious case known only as T.A.R.

Stand Alone Complex
The game takes place in the year 2030, right after the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. The events of the series are different to those in the game because of an alternate universe.

Characters
Playable characters include:
 * Major Motoko Kusanagi.
 * Batou.
 * Tachikoma.

Unlockables
Beat the game to unlock the following:
 * Four costumes, unlimited grenades, unlimited small arms ammo, Batou and Motoko playable in multiplayer and a new level The Dome - Beat on easy mode.
 * Arm Suit and AI characters playable in multiplayer - Beat normal mode.
 * Tachikoma playable in multiplayer, 3 costumes for the Tachikoma - Beat the game on hard mode.
 * Unlock a napalm launcher with unlimited ammo, laser gun with unlimited ammo - Beat the game with all the fans.
 * Unlimited ammo for all weapons - Beat the game without any continue.

PSP Version
On October 25, 2005 a PSP game of the same name was released in North America. A common misconception is that this is a port of the Playstation 2 game, whereas in actuality it is a sequel. Dealing with similar concepts to other incarnations of Ghost in the Shell, it features an original storyline which follows on from and refers to the Playstation 2 plotline and First person shooter gameplay. Customisable Tachikoma sentient tanks, which can operate independently as AI characters or be ridden inside by players, accompany the player at all times. The media response to the game was generally mildly critical, with reviewers generally noting flaws in gameplay and graphics.