Project Origin is a significant improvement over its predecessor, FEAR.PROJECT Origin is shaping up to be one of the must-have games of 2008.
E-Talk went hands-on with the sequel to first-person survival horror game FEAR this week, courtesy of Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment (WBIE).
The game, to be released late this year on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, looks and feels better than FEAR with the notable addition of colour and outdoor settings.
Combat feels like a cross between Halo 3 and the new Battlefield Bad Company combined, of course, the series’ staple ability to slow down time.
But the game’s strength is its stimulating mix of on-foot and mech-based action.
On-foot, the players’ aim is to survive as they battle their way against the odds through war-torn levels filled with intelligent enemies who take cover, open car doors for extra shielding, and will retreat if wounded.
In the mech, you are an unstoppable force, using the two mounted chain guns and spiralling rockets to obliterate enemies, adding some welcome action sequences to the series.
The game environment is destructible and interactive, and in one scenario a live wire that fell from a broken power pole electrocuted my player when it hit the puddle he was standing in.
Meanwhile, E-Talk also went hands-on with the forthcoming Lego Batman game to be released later this year on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii.
A batch of new features and challenges awaits fans of the Lego series that has captivated both younger and older players through its many layers of appeal.
Developer Travellers Tales has overhauled the game engine giving Lego characters greater animation, and improved control.
It is brimming with character, with little touches such as The Joker being able to shake enemies’ hands and give them an electric jolt.
The final game E-Talk played was Guinness World Records for the Nintendo Wii.
Using the Wii controller, you take on video game interpretations of actual Guinness World Records which are represented in a series of mini games, similar to Mario Party or WarioWare.
The games are fun, easy to play, and remain challenging for those trying to obtain the best score.
Scores will be uploaded to regional and worldwide scoreboards, and the players who hold virtual world records in each event will have their name printed in the next edition of the Guinness World Records.
E-Talk would like to thank Mark Aubrey from WBIE for allowing us a sneak peek at these upcoming hits.
