Game Review: Dark Void

Mclatchy -Tribune News Service

Jan 22, 2010

"Dark Void"

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

Style: 1-Player Action

Publisher: Capcom

Developer: Airtight Games

Release: Jan. 19

ESRB: T

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Concept: Throw a jetpack on a two-bit Nathan Drake and toss him into another dimension while hoping for the best.

Graphics: Tremendous scale comes at a cost, and up close the characters and environments are unremarkable for current hardware.

Sound: An amazing soundtrack is topped by an unbelievable "Mega Man"-esque 8-bit version of the theme during the credits.

Playability: Hovering and shooting takes time to master, while the tedious dogfights require expert left-analog stick precision.

Entertainment: When "Dark Void" is firing on all cylinders it's a blast, but the fun fizzles out far too quickly.

Replay Value: Moderately Low

The Bottom Line: 7/10

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