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59 out of 100

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5.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dark Void is a sci-fi action-adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of aerial and on-foot combat set in a parallel universe called "The Void". Players assume the role of Will; a pilot dropped into incredible circumstances while on a routine air cargo flight crashes in the Bermuda triangle leading him to be trapped in the Void. This unlikely hero soon finds himself swept into a desperate struggle for survival at the head of a group called The Survivors. Trapped in the Void, these resistance fighters are battling to hold off a mysterious alien race that plans to threaten Earth. Dark Void's unique combination of in-air and on-ground combat creates a thrilling new gameplay dynamic to the third-person shooter experience. Taking 3D action to a whole new level, Dark Void's vertical combat system allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and drop enemies from above and below, bringing a whole new sense of vulnerability and thrill to the player. Defying gravity in vertical combat is only half the battle as, over time, Will is upgraded to a powerful rocket pack which allows for fierce in-air combat as gamers are able to fly through the void at unparallel speeds shooting down anything that gets in their path. Blasting away at massive bosses has never been this much fun as Dark Void offers a unique grip system made up of a variety of grip-based mini-games including skyjacking UFOs mid-flight. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 69
  3. Negative: 7 out of 69
  1. X360 Magazine UK
    80
    An exemplary piece of game design that makes narrative ignorance all the easier. [Issue#55, p.86]
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  2. AtomicGamer
    73
    It's certainly flawed, especially when it's trying to be a third-person shooter, but it also has lots of great ideas. It will surprise you sometimes, but mostly it'll leave you feeling like it could have been so much more.
  3. Gamer Limit
    45
    Dark Void suffers from poor execution that prevents its interesting blend of unique gameplay styles from ever forming anything cohesive enough to be considered an enjoyable experience. It's truly the first big flop of 2010.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. JorgW.
    8
    This game has taken a beating in critic's reviews; a bunch of little problems can add up to be sure but the game has been judged against some incredibly tough standards like AC II and Uncharted II. When you get down to it, the jetpack is fun...lots of fun. The ground levels are dull but get fun once you realize that cover is not always the best, or most satisfying, way to fight. Baseline: It has problems, it's fun. Rent it.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. MegWhiteley
    6
    Deception, this title is a biggest deception for me, I wait much this capcom title, but is regular, the controls are terrible, the story good, the graphics incredible, the music okay, but is one of most titles.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KrimzinZV
    0
    I would say more of an 8.5 but counteracting some critics that don't know a good game makes it a 10. If you like ME1 shooting then this is that with a jet pack. So far I have no problems with this game, except collecting journals is annoying, and the short campaign. Overall I think it's worth buying when there's a sale or something.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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