# Devastation

> 2003 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q1206651](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1206651)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devastation_(video_game))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/devastation

## Summary
Devastation is a 2003 first-person shooter video game with post-apocalyptic elements, developed and published by Arush Entertainment. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes and was released for Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms.

## Key Facts
- Publication date: March 25, 2003
- Genre: First-person shooter, post-apocalyptic video game
- Developer and Publisher: Arush Entertainment (United States)
- Platforms: Linux, Microsoft Windows
- Software engine: Unreal Engine 2
- Game modes: Single-player and multiplayer
- ESRB rating: Mature 17+ (for Blood and Gore, Violence)
- USK rating: USK 16
- Distribution format: Compact disc

## FAQs
### Q: What is Devastation?
A: Devastation is a 2003 first-person shooter video game with post-apocalyptic elements, developed and published by Arush Entertainment.

### Q: When was Devastation released?
A: Devastation was released on March 25, 2003, with version v390 released on August 15, 2003.

### Q: What platforms can Devastation be played on?
A: Devastation can be played on Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

### Q: What is the content rating for Devastation?
A: Devastation received a Mature 17+ rating from ESRB for blood, gore, and violence, and a USK 16 rating in Germany.

## Why It Matters
Devastation represents a notable entry in the early 2000s first-person shooter genre, particularly for its post-apocalyptic setting. As a game developed by Arush Entertainment, it contributed to the landscape of video games released during this period. Its availability on both Linux and Windows platforms made it accessible to a broader audience, including users of open-source operating systems. The game's use of Unreal Engine 2 positioned it within the technological framework of contemporary game development. While not as widely recognized as some major franchises, Devastation holds historical significance as a product of its time and place in the evolution of first-person shooters.

## Notable For
- Cross-platform availability on both Linux and Windows operating systems
- Post-apocalyptic setting in the first-person shooter genre
- Development by Arush Entertainment, a US-based video game company
- Use of Unreal Engine 2 for its graphics and gameplay mechanics
- Mature 17+ ESRB rating for blood, gore, and violence content

## Body
### Basic Information
- Devastation is a 2003 video game
- It is classified as a first-person shooter with post-apocalyptic elements
- The game was developed and published by Arush Entertainment
- Arush Entertainment is based in Scottsdale, United States
- The game was released on March 25, 2003
- Version v3.90 was released on August 15, 2003

### Technical Specifications
- Platforms: Linux and Microsoft Windows
- Software engine: Unreal Engine 2
- Distribution format: Compact disc
- Input device: Computer keyboard
- Game modes: Single-player and multiplayer

### Ratings and Classifications
- ESRB rating: Mature 17+ (for Blood and Gore, Violence)
- USK rating: USK 16
- Game classification: Video game, first-person shooter, post-apocalyptic video game

### Identifiers and References
- Wikipedia title: Devastation (video game)
- Available in multiple languages: Czech (cs), German (de), English (en), French (fr), Russian (ru)
- Freebase ID: /m/0fn31f
- GameStar ID: 9765
- MobyGames ID: 8823
- PCGamingWiki ID: Devastation (ID: 80807)

### Gaming Database References
- VGChartz ID: 36480 (for Microsoft Windows)
- GameSpot ID: devastation
- GOG Dreamlist ID: devastation
- Metacritic ID: devastation
- Speedrun.com ID: devastation
- Internet Game Database ID: devastation (with qualifier 9274)

### Community and Preservation
- Lutris game ID: devastation
- Wine AppDB ID: 4102
- Mod DB game ID: devastation
- My Abandonware game ID: enl
- Sitelink count: 5 (across various platforms)

## References

1. [Category:Post-apocalyptic - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Category:Post-apocalyptic?oldid=957912#mw-pages)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. ESRB rating database
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839
6. GamesMeter.nl
7. GOG Dreamlist
8. VGChartz