Product Info | User Reviews | Article Images(6) | Image Gallery | Comments | Forum Thread
Graphics and Humor
Graphics and Style
The graphics in Darkened Sky are your standard 3D-accelerated DirectX fare. The artwork and creature design will be anything but standard, however. S&S has specifically set out to create creatures that don't look like anything else out there, in the same vein as Sacrifice. You won't see any run of the mill goblins or dragons here. Rather, Skittles is filled with creatures somewhere in between Phil Foglio and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac cartoons. We like it.
No, this isn't Alice.
Even the doors are scary.
The Lost Art of Humor
Simon and Schuster realize that you can't stick "Skittles" on a game and sell a million copies. That's why the designers have spent a lot of time working humor into the dialogue. There are already over 300 pages in the script, including the cut-scenes and jokes Sky makes. For example, when Sky picks up a key she says, "Wow, a key! If I were in an adventure game, this key would magically fit into a door at the end of the level. Oh wait, I am in an adventure game…" The entire game is filled with jokes on the absurdity of playing a third-person action game, solving jumping puzzles, and even using Skittles in a video game. It's nice to see a game that doesn't take itself too seriously, especially one based on candy. Funny dialogue goes a long way, just look at Giants: Citizen Kabuto.
Our first look is brief, but Skittles: Darkened Sky still has about seven months until its release. We'll have more coverage at E3 and the months to come.
Shattered Horizon Review
FutureMark, well known for their popular 3DMark benchmarks, is venturing into new territory with Shattered Horizon. This multiplayer shooter is perhaps best known for its system requirements -- the game supports DX10 only -- but there's more underneath the surface of this game than fancy visuals. Is it worth its $20 price tag though? Read Vandy's take inside!
Borderlands PC Review
Is it an RPG or is it an FPS? Borderlands blends the best elements of both in one entertaining package. Vandy has spent the past week playing the PC version of the game and came away rather impressed. Read his full thoughts on the game in today's review!
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review
While it's not the true sequel to Operation Flashpoint, Dragon Rising is billed as a modern tactical sim just like its predecessor. Does it live up to these claims? Read Vandy's take in today's review!
Batman: Arkham Asylum PC Review
Already a smash hit on consoles, the PC version of Batman: Arkham Asylum sports better graphics and support for NVIDIA technologies PhysX and 3D Vision. But is a pretty face all this game has going for it? See how Rocksteady's latest title fares on the PC inside!
Resident Evil 5 PC Review
Sporting a new mercenaries mode with more enemies on screen, higher resolution DX10 graphics, and 3D Vision support, Resident Evil 5 is definitely best experienced on the PC. But does the PC version of the game suffer from any consoleitis? Vandy doesn't think so. Read his take on the game inside!
Darkest of Days Review and PhysX Performance
8monkey Labs time-shifting shooter, Darkest of Days, lets you experience the Civil War, both world wars, and more in an effort to save history as we know it. To up the immersion factor, the game also sports PhysX effects. Is the final product as cool as the concept though? Read vandy's take in today's review!
Wolfenstein PC Review
BJ Blazkowicz is back! Raven's latest shooter features new veil powers which are supposed to enhance gameplay, but are they too powerful? Read vandy's take in today's review!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine PC Review
Considering their success with Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, we had high hopes for Raven's latest release: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Fortunately, they didn't disappoint -- this is definitely the most violent Wolverine depiction yet. But does maximum carnage lead to a better game? Find out in Tom's latest review.
Zeno Clash Review
Looking for something different? Are you a fan of melee combat? If so, you may want to check out ACE's Zeno Clash. With its unique gameplay environment and exciting combat, Tom came away impressed with this shooter. Read on for the full review!
Demigod Review
With its interesting gameplay Tom finds a lot to like in Gas Powered Games latest RTS, Demigod, but all isn't perfect with this title. Check out this review for all the details!