E3 2005: The Darkness E3 Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 20, 2005

News: Shedding some light on The Darkness.

Majesco has gone and shed some more light on The Darkness, including confirmation that a PS3 version will also ship sometime in 2006.

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Starbreeze Studios
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Genre: Action
Release: 2006

Story Overview

Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. Though his supernatural entity lets him wreak terrible havoc on his enemies, the Darkness also has a strong will of its own. Jackie must learn to control the Darkness that lurks within him while harnessing its power to overthrow Paulie and fulfill his destiny.

Features

Based on the best-selling comic The Darkness created by Top Cow. Launched in 1996, the highly popular comic is currently published in 19 different languages around the world.

A seamless and unique blend of modern crime drama and supernatural horror with both first and third person non-linear game play

Highly destructible environments: Stalk the gritty New York slums, harbors, subway tunnels and rooftops, then defeat the terrifying creatures of The Otherworld-a parallel reality where the Darkness dwells

Developed by Starbreeze-the team behind the best-selling and critically acclaimed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

Experience the market-leading Starbreeze engine for the next generation of consoles