Into the Dark Void I go…

I’ve got my hands on Dark Void for Xbox 360 now and I feel special as the game doesn’t officially release until next week here in New Zealand. I love getting game review code early – there’s nothing better than knowing you’re part of a very small and privileged group of people who are able to see games earlier than the public. Of course, game retailers get stuff even before us media peeps do but meh… who needs game retailers (lol, yes I AM KIDDING)

So Dark Void is all about flying around in the sky with a rocket pack (kinda tricky at first but hella fun) and also adventuring on the ground Unchartered styles whilst taking out enemies with your trusty rifle. It’s set in a 1930s alternate universe so don’t be surprised to see robots running around all over the place. I’m only about an hour into the game and I am expecting something extremely sinister to happen. Afterall, I did crash land in the Bermuda Triangle somewhere… I think.

I’m a little perplexed about the graphics. They look kinda dated but kinda not, if that makes any sense. The animation reminds me alot of the type  you might find in a graphic novel, not a game. At first I was thinking Borderlands but the graphics in Borderlands seemed a whole lot sharper. When you’re running around on the ground, movement isn’t very fluid but it’s easy enough to get places. Basic control commands on the ground are used – left thumb stick for movement, right for camera angle, right trigger shoots and left aims. You can also duck for cover which is handy, especially since the droids are crack shots.

The flying is certainly something new to experience and I’d recommend getting this game just to do that! It’s pretty wicked fun flying around and gunning down targets with a rocket pack strapped to your back.

So first impressions are a mixed bag for me but if I decide to review it for the magazine, I’ll certainly post my full review here