Dark Sector

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A modern-day superhero saga, Dark Sector is a third-person shooter where players assume the role of the protagonist, Hayden Tenno who gains the ability to...
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7.5
good
 

Game Overview

A modern-day superhero saga, Dark Sector is a third-person shooter where players assume the role of the protagonist, Hayden Tenno who gains the ability to morph into dramatically different combat forms. Set in the crumbling infrastructure of a fictional Soviet-bloc country in the near future, the game features both single and multi-player action, with players working their way through a world where bio-weapons are no longer science experiments, but a hellish nightmare let loose on an unsuspecting populace.

The Good

Killing enemies with the glaive never gets old, Protagonist's abilities make him a lot of fun to control, Mostly intelligent enemies and varied boss battles.

The Bad

Only two multiplayer modes, Storytelling is pitiful.

The Bottom Line

A modern-day superhero saga, Dark Sector is a third-person shooter where players assume the role of the protagonist, Hayden Tenno who gains the ability to morph into dramatically different combat forms. Set in the crumbling infrastructure of a fictional Soviet-bloc country in the near future, the game features both single and multi-player action, with players working their way through a world where bio-weapons are no longer science experiments, but a hellish nightmare let loose on an unsuspecting populace.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

Dark Sector lacks the compelling storyline that it alludes to early on, but offers plenty of enjoyable combat nonetheless.

GameZone review logo
75/100
score

It's a fun thrill ride that plays up the action well and throws you head first into some truly spectacular moments. Then again, weak boss battles and repetitive gameplay simply hold back what could have been an unforgettable action gem.

IGN review logo
77/100
score

When the really similar levels and waves of opponents get too repetitive towards the end of the game, Dark Sector's weak storyline might not be enough to carry the more fickle fan to the finish line...It's fun, but it's not perfect.

Game Features

EVOLUTION POWERS -- Battle your enemies with incredible superhuman powers -- like the deadly bladed glaive -- that evolve and become more powerful throughout the game
ALL NEW, ALL ORIGINAL 3RD-PERSON ACTION-SHOOTER -- Dark Sector introduces an exciting new world and characters to gamers as they witness Hayden's transformation from killer to hero
CINEMATIC AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE -- Through the use of no HUD, intuitive controls and a 3rdperson over the shoulder viewpoint; everything about Dark Sector is designed with the goal of keeping the player immersed in the game at all times, focused on gameplay and not gameplay management
INTENSE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER BATTLES - Take your powers online in awesome 10-person multiplayer combat. In INFECTION mode one player takes on the role of a fully-powered Hayden Tenno as other players become human soldiers and hunt him down - trying to kill Hayden and take his place. In the team based EPIDEMIC mode; two teams, each made up of Hayden and a group of soldiers, will battle to kill the other team's Hayden in the fi ght for online supremacy! Also featuring voice chat and global leaderboards, Dark Sector offers a true test of your multiplayer skills
PSN Downloadable Demo of Dark Sector Today D3Publisher of America released a downloadable demo of Dark Sector for the PLAYSTATION 3 via the PLAYSTATION Network

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Memory
4 MB

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Online Team Battle, Story

Online Features
Online Multiplayer, PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Left = Select Rifle. Right = Select Pistol/Glaive Combo. Up = Flashlight. Down = Mini-Inventory.

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Look

X Button
Dodge. Enter Cover. Sprint (Hold).

Square Button
Reload Weapon. Pick Up Item.

Triangle Button
Shield. Shift (Hold).

Circle Button
Melee Attack. Finisher. Action.

 

L1 Button
Aim

L2 Button
Throw Grenade

R1 Button
Fire Weapon

R2 Button
Throw Glaive

R3 Button
Energy Pulse

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Inventory Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:3/25/2008
Publisher:D3 Publisher
Developer:Digital Extremes
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.5
Gameplay
7.5
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8.5
Concept
7.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7.5/10

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