Black-and-white gamma modern games specifically to the individual. Somewhere to disappear "plasticine" three-dimensional models, stop paying attention to the flaws of textures, and special effects are not an example of spectacular, even if another explosion is not blind eyes bright orange flash. Honestly: Guess Digital Extremes Dark Sector make black and white, from beginning to end - and the final score probably would have been polballa above. Alas, the developers have not decided on such a drastic step. And so after a promising prologue adventure Hayden Tenno quickly turn into a professional-knit, but still fairly mediocre fighter from the third person, straightforward, not too varied and moderately entertaining. For the studio, not a spoiled multi-million dollar budgets, a similar result - is no small achievement. However, whether the authors of Dark Sector a little more courage, and the subject of this review could easily turn from just a very good game in raschudesnuyu. However, enough of the lyrics, on account of the main character every minute!
 | |  | There was a place even for the really big guns - they will be useful in some key battles. | | Faster than Hayden will carry the enemy's head, the less chance that the enemy will cut anything myself Hayden. |
Not feeling the pain The Iron Curtain may be not only evil but also good - it is such a conclusion is, after familiarity with the plot of Dark Sector. In one of the Eastern Bloc, called Lazriey (name, proximity to the cold sea and a few other details clearly indicate the Baltic states), the government too much playing with biological weapons, but take the rap, according to tradition, had the local population, who knows the joys of mutations. Of course, the problems of Eastern European neighbors, the time did not care about rotting peacefully capitalists - but in the end and they were worried. Reliable support of the capitalist peace, the CIA, has donated one agent, orders him to investigate. Communication with business travelers - well, who would doubt! - Soon broken, and after the first loser posted the second. Call daredevil Hayden Tenno, it is slightly unbalanced, not too sure of himself and, according to the script, impervious to physical pain subject with unconvincing past. To him (as well as us) and will make a long walk along the sea in pursuit of the chief (seemingly) the villain and in the process settling personal turmoil.
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As the passing game Hayden mutate, gradually acquiring more and more new abilities, including such exotic ones, like invisibility and the ability to create force fields. Functionality glayva also grows over time - increases killing power, it is possible to "pick up" with the help of objects to which would not otherwise get.At the same time glayv possible for a short time "charged" with fire, ice and electricity, which is useful in combat and for solving puzzles.
 | |  | Many enemies are quite capable of standing up for yourself - what you do not have time to be seen. | | The system of hiding from what is seen in other games is not very different - hidden behind a corner and palite at your pleasure. |
Markus Fischer The first footage intro allow suspect Dark Sector in close association with a famous TV series Splinter Cell - very much like Entourage (despite the alleged difference of genres, and other nuances), staging many scenes and direction as a whole. But we should not succumb to provocation: Ubisoft with the creation of new adventures in the American "Baltic" have in common except that the appearance of the main characters and their predilection for black special outfits. Much more in common with Dark Sector with an equally famous Gears of War, to which employees Digital Extremes - even though they are not the first - "sketched" many elements of gameplay, including viewing angle, and today has become the standard for the genre system of shelters. Good or bad? Try to understand.
Travel Lazrii begins with the usual scheme of "rush-rush-shootout". Opponents give moderate portions of three or four people at a time, and the assertiveness of special or outstanding intellectual abilities, they did not differ. Only occasionally check on your strength trying to outflank so well-aimed throws grenades, on which is really better to stay away. True, the prologue ends cheerfully - elegant, even offensively short duel with a helicopter, after which the story provides a sharp, but predictable turn, and your mentee join the ranks picked up an unknown infection, while at the same time becomes the owner of the so-called glayva, cool looks like a giant shuriken. It was then that Dark Sector, and shows his true colors.
| From heaven to earth |
At the time, Dark Sector was one of the first games officially announced for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (which in 2004 was held under the working title of Xbox 2). However, if you read today's press releases four years ago, found out an interesting fact: neither of which Lazrii and mutated Soviet citizens, and nobody will not stutter. The game is set in the distant future, the space station. The protagonist does not become a victim of the virus - but was the proud possessor of a special multi-suit, which is found through a variety of abilities and could withstand hostile-minded inhabitants of the said station. By the way, something like we now promise to the authors of another promising thriller, Dead Space from publisher Electronic Arts.
 | |  | Frontal attack - not always the right decision. | | A bunch of "glayv + gun" is simple, but in practice is extremely effective. |
He flew away, but promised to return Glayv equally be called one of the main advantages of the combat system, and Dark Sector, however, perhaps its main shortcoming. The idea of a universal weapon, suitable for both melee and for ranged, though not new, but definitely deserves praise. Glayv can ease throat cut by enemies that dare to get closer, simultaneously getting rid of the less brave foe, preferring to fire intermittently with supposedly safe distance. In addition, it helps to solve glayv unpretentious puzzles, which are full of levels, it also should be considered as a such a key, if not all, then the majority of doors - a well-calculated throw Hayden could easily bring down a hefty padlock or a hefty cut the chain locking the gate. One bad - fascinated by a new toy, the developers completely forgot about the function autoguider, but it something in the Dark Sector certainly would be useful, and it is in conjunction with glayvom. Of course, adjust the sight using the right analog knob is not too hard (the good, the management, in general, do not reproach) - but not always convenient, especially in close combat with some overly agile monster, or in open terrain .
The second problem - referred to the puzzle, most of them sharpened by glayv and therefore too monotonous. Of course, Dark Sector - this is not The Legend of Zelda, but one hundred and first to open the door to one of three or four options available to a bit tedious. And nothing else Digital Extremes employees do not come up, and, in general, not tried. Does this seem to play Dark Sector get bored? Yes - if you do not consider themselves fans of "meat".
| Flight of the Bumblebee |
Although the version of Dark Sector for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are not real, PS3 owners still got a little bonus - with built-in gyroscope, they can manage flight glayva, just like in Heavenly Sword characters directed arrows, and other varieties of shells. Certainly not the most useful function in the world, but it gives the gameplay some variety.
 | |  | Steal a machine gun with him, unfortunately, will not work - but why not shoot all hang out nearby enemies? | | The first minutes of the game: the world is still deprived of paints, and Hayden has no idea what fate awaits him. |
Petty happiness But for fans of shoot before breakfast limb or two here now expanse, and they're on the subject of this review are obliged to pay attention. Not only for the above universality glayva, but for many non-obvious at first glance, little things privnosyaschih in each fight something of their own. This is not about pre-scripted scene prescription - such good today lacking in any game - and about the random coincidences that make patterns in the whole world of Dark Sector is becoming tougher, more lively and diverse. Examples of this can pick up a set limit, perhaps, one of the most memorable.
During a fierce firefight with a platoon of Hayden lazriyskih soldiers at the scene appeared hefty behemoth the size of a country cottage. Creature began smashing everything and everybody without discrimination, with the same enthusiasm and rushing to our hero and his enemies. Willy-nilly, had to leave the shelter and go out into the open field - where lazriytsy tried in vain to pacify the monster gunfire, not forgetting to fire intermittently and in the direction of Hayden. In the midst of the battle that was between two fires: in front of monster mountain behind - the soldiers.Screen was painted in red-menacingly, Game Over seemed inevitable, but at this moment the burglar ran into the unfortunate "tsereushnika" rubble. Fingers themselves have pressed the jump and at the same time - drew off to the left analog stick. In the end, "gift" intended glavgeroy, flying in some centimeters away from him and crushed lazriytsev, enthusiastically palivshih in Hayden's rear. One problem has become less and how many impressions!
 | |  | Meeting with the first "boss": malicious helicopter surely long be remembered who played in the Dark Sector. | | Open space - just an illusion. In fact, you never will abandon the pre-planned route. |
Counting profit Dark Sector ending is clearly hinting at a possible sequel - which has become even more likely after a rather successful premiere and confident sales at first. The evil are punished, but his main source of sound, and even the fate of your ward is not fully clear - the denouement leaves unanswered many questions. What is not a reason to restore fairness and a half years old, carefully working on the bugs?
| Professional growth |
Weapons (and not only glayv) in Dark Sector deserves a separate story. First, the good that quite a lot, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Secondly, there are certain nuances associated with its use - in conjunction with glayvom, so to speak, apart from it. Thirdly, found or purchased on the black market - so not for dollars, and for Soviet rubles! - Weapons can be upgraded, transforming an ordinary shotgun into something quite unbelievable. We should not forget that in addition to glayva Hayden is able to carry a gun and only (option) any rifle, shotgun, or the same anti-aircraft missile complex. Plus, of course, indispensable grenades, also represented by several species. Another important point: most of the trunks, lost adversaries, in the hands of virus infected the protagonist, after a short time refuses, forcing you to again and again to use a gun - though not too long range, but reliable.
 | |  | Picture dark places, and additional sources of light in very handy. | | The red color of the screen to remind that it's time to worry about health. |
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