Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Batman: Dark Tomorrow Description

As no console would be complete without an assortment of Batman-related titles, it's no surprise to hear that the caped crusader is making a second appearance on the Xbox in this latest release from Kemco, Dark Tomorrow. And dark it certainly is, recreating the shadowy city of Gotham and casting the moody hero in an all-new adventure from the pens of Batman writer Scott Peterson and Final Fantasy writer Kenji Terada. The game itself is a dynamic, third-person adventure, a la Tomb Raider, filled with danger, stealth, puzzle-solving and, of course, plenty of hand-to-hand combat (Kapow!!! Wack!!! Oof!!! Remember?). A total of 30 action-packed levels set the scene for the adventure, including such haunts as Gotham City itself, Arkham Asylum and Gotham Docks. Accompanied by an extensive 60 minutes of FMV, ardent Batman fans will also enjoy the movie-like cut-scenes that fully animate the DC Comics legendary characters. Taking control of the tights-wearing crime fighter, players get to benefit from the uber-fashion accessory that is his utility belt, as well as his extraordinary physical abilities. Throughout his adventures, Batman can crouch, sneak, somersault and backflip, as well as unleash a plethora of offensive moves to defeat the oncoming hordes of minions. His array of handy tools includes the Batarang, Batgrapple, Batcuffs, smoke pellets, mini computer, night vision goggles and, should our hero be feeling under the weather, the good old trusty med kit. We're all familiar with the famous arch-nemeses Mr Freeze, Poison Ivy and The Joker - they all make an appearance in Dark Tomorrow, as does the super stylish Batmobile. With over 25 hours worth of gameplay, the game has plenty going on to keep you involved for quite a while. It's also pretty faithful to the Dark Knight comic series, so it has a very cool and stylish finish to it throughout - a quality that makes it all the more appealing.