Nairobi X: Africa’s First 3D FPS and Multiplayer Video Game Unveiled

Tuesday 16^th June 2015 saw the unveiling of Nairobi X which is Africa’s first domestically developed 3D first person shooter and multiplayer video game. The game was unveiled by Black Division Games, a game developing company, at The Tribe Hotel.

This is the first time game developers in the region have embraced multiple platforms by making it accessible for Android, IOS and Windows smart phone devices. Personal Computer users can also enjoy the game play on both Windows and IOS operating systems.

Nairobi X features the Landrover Defender as the car of choice in manoeuvring into various stages of the game. Speaking at the launch, Sanjit Shah CEO of RMA Kenya said that RMA was keen on supporting Kenya’s creative industry. Other corporates who have been integrated into the game are CBA Bank and Redbull. The player will have to go through a CBA terminal to access various levels and will also be required to energize on Redbull before proceeding to the next stage. This type of in-game advertising is the first in Kenya and is set to grow with the emergence of gaming trends.

Nairobi X’s plot revolves around an imminent attack on Nairobi by an unknown alien colony. Players assume the role of Otero, an elite GSU Recce Squad member who through an unfortunate twist of events emerges as the sole survivor in a special operation tasked to defend his country.

The game is differentiated into two unique experiences on Mobile and PC systems. The mobile game is a first person shooter based on different locations in the city of Nairobi. The player is assigned various mission objectives and they have to complete the tasks to unlock the next level of the game. This version is designed to suit the current demands and capacity of the mobile subscriber base in Africa and hence features a relatively small file making it accessible to a vast majority of smart phone users, optimised to be compatible with high end and entry level smart phones while ensuring a cost effective download cost at an affordable pricing point. Players can download the mobile version by typing Nairobix and sending that to 21797.

The PC version of the game presents a similar FPS genre featuring single campaign missions allowing the players to roam the city or #DefendKenya by engaging the enemies to complete certain tasks issued from the command base. Players on PC can also immerse themselves in two specially designed maps and invite other players for a multiplayer challenge allowing up to sixteen players to interact simultaneously for a high grade, fascinating and competitive gaming experience.

Game Access:

Mobile : Text Nairobix to 21797

PC : Visit www.nairobi-x.com