Dark Void is all over the place. The story’s never explained adequately, the combat’s pretty much always a chore, and flying isn’t nearly as fun as it should be. I don’t hate Dark Void, but I don’t care for it, either. This i...
Abstract: The bullet points of Dark Void sound like it would make a pretty sweet game: You have the Bermuda Triangle, aliens hell bent on world domination and, of course, a tricked-out personal jet pack. Unfortunately, many of the game's cool concepts and origin...
Dark Void has so much going for it. A unique story line, innovative gameplay and a main character with the gift of flight. How cool is that! A character than can fly whenever he wants! Yet the fatal flaw remains the controls. The ability to fly should ...
Abstract: For a few fleeting minutes, Dark Void makes a fantastic impression. It throws you right into an airborne skirmish between pre-jet engine airplanes, classically round UFO saucers, and a dude in a jetpack. Guiding a nimble fellow between competing aircra...
Abstract: Dark Void is an action game with an over-the-shoulder view. The game’s mechanics focus on two things: taking cover and a your Rocketeer-style jetpack. After an unexplained prologue you start the main body of the game where you immediately meet the dari...
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Published: 2010-01-01, Author: Eric , review by: gamespy.com
Successfully combines genres; nifty setting.
Takes a while to get going; graphically unimpressive; poor AI.
Exciting aerial combat sequences, tight controls both in the air and on the ground, vertical cover novelty
Dull and dim-witted enemies offer little challenge, monotonous ground encounters, annoying escort missions
While its innovative premise and exciting aerial combat highlight this ambitious shooter, Dark Void's lacklustre AI, short campaign and lack of polish are detrimental to the game's overall experience...
Abstract: Dark Void is an interesting premise that aims high, however fails to deliver the vertigo inspired action in this 360 degrees third person shooter. The story of Dark Void revolves around a pilot named Will who finds himself trapped in The Void due to a ...
