Codemasters to release Damnation™ – Summer 2008
A vertical Challenge.
by XboxOZ360
©2008 Grant Smythe
Here we have yet another entry into the Sci-Fi Shooter genre’. This time from Blue Omega which was signed up by Codemasters to deliver their new shooter, Damnation™.
It will be interesting to see how well this is received, or will it simply slip under the shelf like many others. Being released around Summer (US), it could face some heavy opposition. But, like all things gaming, it could slip, but knowing Codies, they’ll most likely push for a on-time-release.
Press Release: Codemasters- Evolving the shooter genre with its unique and exhilarating combination of fluid action and combat, Damnation will feature huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast, breathtaking landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
Billed as a ‘shooter gone vertical’ and visually inspired by iconic elements of American history, these massive streaming landscapes will form the battlegrounds for a post-industrial conflict between humanity and an unstoppable arms dealer hell-bent on total world domination.
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Players will be able to choose their own paths and navigate the world by performing daredevil feats on the edge of human ability. However, players aren’t the only ones with mind-blowing acrobatic skills; intelligent enemies will give chase and engage players in frantic gun fights and attacks that can come from any direction – in Damnation’s world there’s no safe place to hide.
With up to three hours of actual gameplay stretching out in front of them per level, players will need more than just muscle power to get across each level safely. Damnation will offer players a selection of awe-inspiring vehicles, from motorbikes capable of launching across seemingly infinite chasms, to huge, armour-piercing marvels that will induce mayhem with every huge shell.
The high action will be supported with an epic and in-depth story which, while focusing on the exploits of the hero character Rourke, is truly an ensemble piece. Players will meet and become involved in intricate story plots that reveal much more than the obvious.
In addition to the single player experience, Damnation comes complete with a unique set of multiplayer options that take full advantage of the game’s expansive levels.
©2008 Grant Smythe
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Yeah, it should be interesting, but I’m kind of worried about Codies of late. They seem to be following the $$’s rather than the quality of games . . .time will tell. Hopefully as a publisher, they will allow the developer free reign to do as they wish with regards to the games ‘concepts’.
This game looks very interesting, i saw an article on this game just the other week, and the moment i saw the enemies wearing the black and red enclosed suits, i automatically though little bit of league of Extraordinary Gentlemen Style with some Hellboy nazi look, and a touch of the Western look from Wild Wild West.
the vertical shooting is an interesting concpet and i mean look at the picture where the female character is driving her bike on the wall shooting looks very promising. only thing a little generic is the world domination but that can be forgiven. well nothing works better with a game that looks like this.
I can’t wait to hear/see more of this game in the near future.