U360′s Best of PAX
Dark Sector
Developer: Digital Extremes
Publisher: D3Publisher of America
Release date: Jan 2008
Brutal and sexy. Although the demo did have some glaring issues with its aiming system and control, it’s no doubt that when refined Dark Sector will turn heads. You play as Hayden Tenno and you’re infected with some Technocyte Virus which gives you some pretty interesting powers. I was slicing bodies, cutting off limbs and it felt pretty damn good. Dark Sector’s cover system is similar to that of Gears of War so many of you will feel comfortable with it.
The bladed glaive you use (I call it the Krull) can be powered up as you go through the game. There was an instance when I threw the Krull into some fire and the blade harnessed the fire as I put the blaze on an enemy. Yep, he was extra crispy afterwards. As you can see from the new screen above, the bladed glaive has a lot in store for it.
One interesting thing was that Dark Sector uses no HUD. You’ll have to watch the action pretty closely to make sure you’re not on the brink of death. I hope Digital Extremes keeps on the path and finishes Dark Sector right.
August 30th, 2007 at 10:30 am
What about Mass Effect and Assassin’s Creed, DB? Thoughts/Comments?
August 30th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Thanks Deacon, nice roundup
August 30th, 2007 at 10:45 am
@Fizzy, both looked really good…especially Assassin’s Creed but the key to this particular Best of PAX is that these games were “playable”.
August 30th, 2007 at 11:13 am
I know I need some other way of saying it…But, great stuff Deac. Now I’m just wondering what titles are planned for next year because there’s almost too many A+ titles(only too many when there is nothing left in your wallet after the first few)
August 30th, 2007 at 11:26 am
just doing what i think you guys would enjoy Jokar
and you’re right, there are too many A+ titles on the way. which is a good thing.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
@DB, I see. =/ But, I’m definitely picking up AC this holiday!
@Jokar; GTA IV, Lost Odyssey, Splinter Cell: ConViction, and The Last Remnant are some that I’m salivating over for 2008.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Assassin’s Creed really impressed me seeing it up close. i have some video i’ll mix together of it hopefully..if i can get to it that is
August 31st, 2007 at 11:55 am
Best This game shows up as one of the worst at the show right along with Lair, it was TERRIBLE
August 31st, 2007 at 11:57 am
apparently these comments go onto every page, I was talking about Dark Sector, Dark Sector Fing sucks, what a bad wannabie GoW, terrible controls, terrible combat, totally retarded.
August 31st, 2007 at 12:22 pm
did you play it at PAX Moo?
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