"Darkwatch" Live In-Game Demo Now Available OnlinePosted on Friday, May 21, 2004 @ 02:45:57 am E.S.T
Sammy Studios, Inc., a developer, publisher and
global distributor of interactive entertainment content, today released a video
of the live game demonstration of "Darkwatch" that premiered at the 2004
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The first internally developed title from
Sammy Studios, "Darkwatch" is an original video game property blending
Vampire-Horror and Western genres to deliver a unique cinematic first person
shooter (FPS). The demo debut drew crowds for the duration of E3, with
audiences lining up for a glimpse of the game inside a replica of an in-game
church at Sammy Studios' booth. The showing helped establish "Darkwatch" as an
original title bringing great game play variety, a unique premise and intense
visual style to the FPS genre.
In the live "Darkwatch" demo, now available on video at http://www.darkwatch.com ,
audiences meet gunslinger turned half-vampire Jericho Cross. As the one
responsible for unleashing a powerful vampire lord, Jericho must hunt down the
source of his scourge to save the Wild West and regain his own soul. The
in-game demo reveals one key stage of Jericho's hunt, taking him into a town
under siege by the undead. The action-packed level introduces features that
promise to set "Darkwatch" apart. Key features highlighted throughout the level
include gunplay on horseback, vampire abilities such as Blood Vision and Vampire
Jump, great weapon variety based on mystical "Darkwatch" technology, a "living"
Western environment with innovative use of physics, and a look at the reputation
system that affects player choices and brings depth to the game experience.
Getting their first glimpse of the game at E3, a number of leading game industry
journalists lent accolades immediately following the presentation.
"'Darkwatch' looks to be a dark, gothic Western packed with gruesome FPS
action," said Matt Helgeson, senior associate editor of Game Informer Magazine.
"[It's] a slick, atmospheric tour-de-force to be reckoned with," said Tom Ham,
one of the leading freelance journalists in the game industry.
"Impressive," said Mike Weigand, senior editor of GamePro Magazine. "The West
just got wilder."
As further distinction for "Darkwatch" at this year's E3, an art still from a
computer generated video trailer for the game titled "High Moon" was selected
for "Into the Pixel," a juried exhibition of computer and video game art
showcased at the show. Curated by interactive entertainment industry art
veterans and experts from the traditional art field, the program's jury selected
16 pieces of game art from a field of more than 120 submissions. One of the
jury members who selected "High Moon" is Billy Shire, owner of Soap Plant, Wacko
stores and the groundbreaking La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles,
California.
"I was surprised at the sophistication of the art involved," said Mr. Shire. "I
thought the piece quite original, and I love the composition and depth. Quite
impressive." Posted By: Adam Paoli - 139 Reads
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