Extermination[b] is a 2001 survival horror game developed by Deep Space and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2.

The game was considered the first survival horror release for the PS2 and generated some hype amongst critics, but it received mixed reviews.

This idea is reinforced by the fact that ammunition is limited for the main character's weapons (unlimited ammo refills are located in very few places), and most enemies, especially the larger or human descended types, typically take a lot of damage before being defeated.

Enemies in the game have the potential to both deal damage to Dennis' health and raise his Infection Rate.

When the rate reaches 100%, Dennis becomes completely infected by the virus, and his maximum health is not only reduced to 60%, but also constantly depletes.

Extermination takes place on December 24, 2005, at a top secret American research facility in Antarctica.

The game focuses on U.S. Marine Corps' Force Recon member Sergeant Dennis Riley, as part of "Team Red Light".

All are ordered to regroup at Ground Facility Building B. Dennis and teammate Roger Grigman arrive outside the fort.

After discovering that it "looks like a battlefield," Roger is attacked by Hydras (in the North American release, these enemies are referred to as "Bugs").

Dennis, knowing full well why she is so dismissive, is irritated and tells Cindy: "On that day Andrew sacrificed his life to save mine.

Dennis continues to the Level 1 detonator center and uncovers documents revealing that this plague is caused by a bacterium dubbed HO213, and grows rapidly on contact with water.

Once the detonator is activated, Dennis radios Cindy who immediately informs him of Sonja's recent disappearance, later found dead.

Madigan reveals that he knew about the bacteria the entire time, and was given a secret objective by the government to destroy it.

Madigan takes on the suicidal task of delivering the explosive to the coolant reactor, but not before leaving Dennis the new leader of Team Red Light.

Soon, Dennis activates the last detonator and hurries back to Cindy and Gary who have boarded an LCAC Carrier.

The facility explodes, and the master DNA strain Origin takes the form of a gigantic aquatic creature, and chases the LCAC holding the trio.

This time, I promise..." The development of Extermination was initially helmed by Tokuro Fujiwara's company Whoopee Camp prior to its dissolution.

[5] Reviewers from both GameSpot and IGN praised the game for offering some originality to the genre, making some minor improvements over similar gameplay found in Resident Evil, the soundtrack and suitable graphics.

However, they criticized the sometimes awkward, straightforward gameplay and voice acting, and how the game did not really offer anything that could top other survival horror releases.

[13][16] Chester "Chet" Barber of NextGen called it "a solid, fast-paced action game with only a few problems.