Darkest of Days – New Info and Screens

Last month William mentioned that a new FPS from Phantom EFX was heading our way titled Darkest of Days.

Pulled from the press release: “Created by newly formed development team 8Monkey Labs, Darkest of Days is a combat-based, first-person shooter (FPS) which takes players on a journey through time to some of the darkest days in the history of mankind. The action begins with the player being ripped from his period in time by a mysterious organization just moments prior to his own grisly demise. In order to ensure the future of mankind, he is then tasked with traveling back and forth through time to famous, turning-point battle campaigns in world history – acting as the organization’s agent in a larger, seemingly otherworldly, battle between good and evil. Developed with the company’s proprietary Marmoset game engine, Darkest of Days boasts spectacular visual effects, superb gameplay, and one of the most compelling storylines conceived for a videogame.”

Fight In FIVE Distinct Different Time Periods

• Whether its in Pompeii, Antietam, WW I, or two other unannounced time periods, you will fight with weapons of the time period. You will fight against enemies that fight in different ways, all reflective of how fighting was done at that time.

Participate In EPIC Battle Scenes

• You will fight against the Confederates (and the Union at times), facing a staggering number of troops, all fighting in unison. Ready, aim . . . steady men . . . FIRE!
• You will jump from the trenches in WW I to lead an attack against the Huns. You will man artillery to hit distant targets. You will defend to the last man!
• You will Fight in Pompeii, while Mt. Vesuvius is spewing ash and fire into the atmosphere. You will fight amongst a frightened population, fleeing for their lives.

Play From Opposing Sides Of Conflicts

• Nearly every time-period offers game-play from each side of the conflict. In trying to keep History pure, you have to undo mistakes you make, which may require fighting from the other perspective to ‘mend’.

Unleash Hell With Futuristic Weaponry

• What could you have done with a automatic rifle during the Civil War, or some futuristic laser sighted pulse cannon in the Trenches of WW I? There are times where you have no other choice but to bust out the big guns.

SECRET Gameplay Ability Not Yet Announced

The screens below depict the Antietem/Civil War level, in other levels you will rescue a Russian soldier from a German assault during World War I – you are basically going back in time to save people who were not suppose to be involved in the horrific conflicts that scarred that time frame. It really sounds like and interesting game, and just from browsing the screens, the attention to detail is stellar. The water effects are dazzling in themselves.

Hopefully trailers will be published soon, until then enjoy the screens and we will keep you posted when more information comes our way. The game is slated for release in the fall of 2008.