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Platform: Xbox, PS2 Developer: Sierra Publisher: Sierra Genre: Action ETA: Q4 2002
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James Cameron’s Dark Angel
There’s a new third-person action game coming out in October starring a rough and tough lead character by the name of Max. No, I’m not talking about the sequel to Max Payne. I’m talking about that other Max, the genetically engineered super-soldier “hubba hubba” babe from the upcoming James Cameron’s Dark Angel title for both the Xbox and PlayStation 2, based on the now-cancelled FOX television series created by movie director James “Titanic” Cameron. Featuring a new storyline that takes place in her backyard of post-apocalyptic Seattle, Max must search for her lost sister and the other genetically engineered escapees that were created at the same time she was. Come to think of it that doesn’t sound too original; wasn’t that the storyline of the entire first season?
Anyway, the action that takes place in the game appears to be right up the same dark-and-dank-evil-bad-guy-filled alley as both the Max Payne and newly released Buffy the Vampire Slayer titles. Players will be able to use a variety of attacks and moves to advance through the game’s action. Max will be able to engage in hand-to-hand combat, use evasive moves against opponents, and build up her genetically developed strength to unlock faster and more powerful fighting moves. Additionally, Max will borrow some movement features from other successful third-person games: slow motion effects similar to Max Payne and stealth options straight out of Metal Gear Solid.
Since they don’t have to worry about shooting new episodes of the show, both main stars from the television series, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly, are lending their likeness and voice talent to the game. And so far, the released screenshots and game trailer showcase really impressive and gothic-looking environmental visuals to go along with nicely rendered character models.
If the game’s controls are tight and deliver on the impressive amount of action moves listed for it to go along with the nice visuals, James Cameron’s Dark Angel may be the next good third-person action game along the lines of Max Payne and Buffy in what has been a relatively strong last year or so for the genre (if you count out the dreadful Bruce Lee Xbox title). One suggestion for the publisher: besides developing a solid overall product, use a large and sultry picture of the voluptuous Alba for the box art. At the very least, it’s sure to be one of 2002’s most groped display boxes on store shelves when it comes out this fall.
- Lee Cieniawa |
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