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Platform: GameCube
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Killer 7
Originality is a lost art form in video games today.
Recently we have had some games that have dared to break the mold of
classification and to put forth a fresh take on how to challenge gamers.
While not necessarily a revolution in the gameplay department, although
there will be some fairly original challenges in the game, the storyline
here is what is wildly originally and darkly appealing. In Killer 7 you
play as wheelchair bound vigilante with a split personality that is
manifested physically as well as mentally. Here is what Capcom had to
say: Featuring
visual artistry and dark imagery
with striking cel-shaded graphics, Killer 7 chronicles the connection
between two men whose intertwined paths develop into a compelling tale
of revenge and altering personas. Killer
7 propels players into the consciousness of one man and his seven
different personalities. The player’s challenge is to stop a wave of
indiscriminate violence that is plaguing the world. Killer 7 is
scheduled to be released throughout North America this winter. In Killer 7, players take on the role of Harman Smith an unlikely assassin who leads a life as the intermediary link between seven alter egos. Switching between his seven different personalities, Harman employs each character’s unique abilities to terminate targets he |
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deems “deserving to die.”
Now
a powerful underworld kingpin
has unleashed violent creatures called ‘Heaven’s Smile.’ These
crazed soldiers, affixed with horrific smiles, have started to wreak
havoc on city streets. It
is up to the player to interchange
Harman’s seven ‘partners’ and utilize the special powers that
dwell within them in order to
assassinate Kun Lan, the notorious criminal overlord behind all
the madness. Features:
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Unique
cast of playable characters – Each persona has different strengths,
special abilities and weapons that help Harman proceed through the game.
The seven personalities that comprise the “Smith Alliance”
include: Garcian
Smith – The
clairvoyant leader of the ‘alliance’ who has the ability to turn
invisible and serves as the “cleaner” that recovers the bodies of
fallen teammates. Dan
Smith – Strong and extremely
well trained, Dan has the ability to wipe out the enemy with his
fiendish destructive force. Mask
De Smith – A grenade
launcher wielding man who is unbeatable with his specialty wrestling
moves, countering any attacks brought upon by his enemies. Coyote
Smith – Has the
ability to unleash a frighteningly destructive “Gang Kick” that can
knock down enemies with a single blow. Kaede
Smith – The only female personality of the group. She throws
her enemies into confusion by blasting out a shower of blood
super-charged with a deadly virus. Con
Smith – A young man blessed with exceptional hearing.
He uses his ability to reveal the locations of hidden items. Kevin
Smith – An independent personality that keeps to himself.
He can eliminate a target with ease using a number of masterful
knife wielding techniques.
While each Smith agent has their own strength and ability,
you will need to use the ability of each to successfully defeat your
enemies. This may mean switching between characters on the fly to employ
one ability so that another ability can be used to finally vanquish your
targets. So far, from what can be seen, the game seems to be played from
a third and first person perspective depending on the scenario. Also,
the actual events and mechanics of how the action actually plays out is
unlike anything I have seen before and seems unique to the point of
joyous dementia. The Cel shaded environment adds to the anime atmosphere and complements the plot that just screams demented anime; something any game geek can appreciate. If cel shaded games are any indication of success, Killer 7 has a tough ride ahead of it as the last two cel shaded games that I can think of didn’t do so hot, namely Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and XIII. However, with a plot as original as this one, there is no way that I couldn’t be excited. As a dark horse, this is one game to definitely keep an eye out for.
- Mark Leung (June 30, 2004) |
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