Dark Void (360)
The combination of combat on foot and in the air via jet-pack set in a mysterious alien void made me sit up and take notice.
The concept of this game is brilliant as you switch from jet-pack dog-fighting to on the floor combat, the mechanics of both equally as good.
Flying using the jetpack is great fun and the fluidity of the controls excellent. It takes a while to master the combat in the air, especially with some of the tricky bosses.
The third person shooter is by no means groundbreaking and the game relies heavily on the appeal of the jetpack. Which is not to be sniffed at, as it's a great idea that is on the whole well executed.
The ability to fly through confined buildings as well as open spaces makes for some particularly exciting and lively gameplay.
Graphics, sound and atmosphere are nicely done. The pace of the game is very fast and furious and it makes for an exciting experience.
The shortcomings are in the gameplay. The unique mash-up of different genres is refreshing, but some of the combat is clunky.
But if you like sci-fi shooters with a twist, then this is definitely worth giving a go.
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Steve Wollaston - Sunday Mercury games reviewer Steve has been writing about video games for donkey's years. In fact he is probably far too old for it now which is why you will see a lot of reviews been done by kids... He has been nominated three times for Regional Games Journalist Of The Year at the Games Media Awards, but never wins. His major love is sports games and rates Sensible World of Soccer circa 90's as the greatest game ever made - closely followed by Championship Manager 2. Skyrim has currently taken over his life.
