Update: October 11, 2007
«©NCSX» World War II serves as the backdrop for Operation Darkness but this isn't your dad's World War II. This is a newfangled, alternate reality version of WWII where monsters such as werewolves, vampires, undead, and dragons battle on the side of the Axis as well as the Allies. Players take control of a team of British operatives led by Edward Kyle who's a member of Special Airborne Service (SAS). Edward is supported by an 18-year old girl named Cordelia Break who's a member of the Royal Army and his commander James Gallant. Ten additional characters may be recruited into Edward's crew along with members of the local resistance and soldiers from the US Army 101 Airborne Division.
The team of operatives is on a secret mission to wreck Nazi forces and take out the big man with a little mustache himself. The game fits into the tactical strategy genre and takes place within a 3D world. The experience is also import friendly with the main movement menu in English as follows:MOVE | ATTACK | COVER | ITEM | FINISH When applicable, an SP ATTACK option also pops up for a heavier blast along with SUPPORT and TRANSFORM options (again, when applicable). The confirmation text that appears after a move is selected is also in English. After selecing the "MOVE" command, a lighted grid radiates from the active soldier which shows the available range of movement. Attacks are shown in a 3D real time sequences where a soldier aims, steadies, and fires at a target. Enemy soldiers will puff out a fine mist of blood when shot and their deaths are depicted by crumpling and falling like a sack of... dead flesh. Operation Darkness is unremarkable graphics-wise and hearkens back to the previous generation but the game is entertaining enough thanks to its unusual premise and conventional style of tactical play. Japanese Import Game Alert
Operation Darkness will only play on Japanese and Asian Xbox 360 consoles. It is not compatible with USA or European Xbox consoles. Jan Code: 4944076004226 View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCSX website.
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