A Plague is Coming
Namco announces a medieval action-adventure title for 2004.
Namco Hometek has announced Plague of Darkness, a third person title set in a dark world of magic and swordplay for the PS2 and Xbox. Developed by Widescreen Games, Plague will feature Xbox Live functionality with downloadable content as well as online support for the PlayStation 2 and it will all be delivered sometime during the summer of 2004.
"Plague of Darkness will raise the bar in the action adventure genre through its haunting original storyline, close combat elements, stunning graphics and intense action," said Jon Kromrey, Producer at Namco Hometek Inc. "We think gamers will be infected with its immersive and addictive game play."
Set in Europe during the Middle Ages, Plague casts players in the role of Douran, a heroic knight charged with the task of defeating an awful demon that feasts on souls. Players will solve puzzles, meet outrageous characters and battle with swords, crossbows, daggers and magic to defeat all challenges throughout eight distinct environments. All of this will be backed by a linear storyline set in plague-ravaged Europe.
IGN will have more on Plague of Darkness in the future because the Summer of 2004 is a long ways off.