First screens and details of PS3's downloadable games @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on October 20, 2006

News: Sony pulls back the curtain a little bit more.

Sony has revealed the details about the first six downloadable games that will be available on the PlayStation 3 online service. It's a good mix of puzzle games and other assorted weirdness and it shows a promising start from Sony.

We also have the first batch of screenshots for each game, just click on each game's title to see them in full 1080p glory:

Blast Factor
Dive into a fierce microbial war zone and rid cells of deadly viral swarms. Developed by Bluepoint Games, Blast Factor brings Уold schoolФ arcade action to next generation technology. Supporting true High Definition (HD) at full 1080p and taking advantage of the PS3 system's advanced processing power, Blast Factor delivers a visually stunning experience as gamers use a combination of techniques to work their way through each specimen, cell by cell, blasting waves of enemies and exploring new worlds.

Criminal Crackdown
Criminal Crackdown is a high-octane, cops n' robbers multiplayer, action/party game for the PlayStation 3 system. Gamers' will take the role of a bounty hunter careening around a stylish cartoon world on the hunt for criminals on the loose. Gamers will attempt to apprehend criminals and toss them back in the slammer before other bounty hunters can steal them and collect the reward money. With a combination of demolition derby gameplay, crazy weapon pickups, humor and a healthy throwback to classic arcade and sports games, Criminal Crackdown is sure to be a crazy online party experience for the PS3 system.

Flow
Soothing and seductive, flOw draws you into the evolution of a simple aquatic creature journeying through the surreal abyss. flOw is the first game ever to come from the university to first-party publishing on a major console. Initially an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) thesis, flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and advance their organisms into the abyss. The stunning graphics and power of PlayStation 3 system set the stage for a truly unique gameplay experience. With an embedded design of DDA (dynamic difficulty adjustment), players with differing skill levels can intuitively adjust their game experience and enjoy playing at their own pace. Players can customize the appearance of their organisms based on gameplay. In flOw, you are what you eat.

Go! Sudoku
The popular puzzle game of Sudoku is brought to the next generation of consoles. Go! Sudoku 2 has evolved from the original game to provide a variety of new features and game modes.

Go! Swizzleblocks 2
The classic cube swapping puzzle game has gotten a make-over for the PlayStation 3 system. Frenzied fun as you try swizzle to match the colors and remove all your blocks off the grid.

Lemmings 2
The Lemmings are on the loose in true High Definition (HD) at full 1080p. The processing power of the PlayStation 3 system allows Lemmings 2 to better previous Lemmings games in all aspects, from detailed environments, to beautiful effects and richer animation. With its immersive music and sound effects, fiendishly-designed puzzles and a slew of new features, Lemmings 2 truly enriches the experience beyond previous versions.

So now we know more. But of course, the most important thing, how much these games will cost, is still a mystery.