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Namco Bandai Games Europe has announced Inversion for Xbox 360 and PS3, a new action title from Saber Interactive (TimeShift).
Inversion is described as a third-person co-op shooter that combines hard-hitting, adrenaline-pumping action with a revolutionary gravity manipulation engine. Utilising the Grappler weapon, players will be able to manipulate gravity for their own purposes. The Grappler can be used in countless combat situations by manoeuvring massive objects as shields or projectiles, and moving camped enemies out of cover.
The Grappler is also a key tool for tactical situations and puzzle solving as players can lift, move, or create cover objects.
Set in the near future, the tranquil peace enjoyed by mankind shatters with an unforeseen invasion by an unknown enemy called the Lutadore. Armed with futuristic gravity-controlling weapons, the Lutadore overrun the city’s defences. Coinciding with the arrival of the Lutadore, mysterious anomalies have surfaced, random regions in the city have entered zero gravity or have suffered vector changes, throwing the world into chaos.
Assuming the role of Davis Russel, a hotheaded 28-year-old cop, or Leo Delgado, Davis’ neighbour, players will embark on a journey through the gravity twisted streets to find Davis’ missing child.
“Working with Namco Bandai Games on a project of this calibre is a complete thrill,” said Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive. “We are doing things in Inversion that most people didn’t think possible on the current generation of consoles. We can’t wait to get Inversion in the hands of gamers across the world.”
Inversion is scheduled for release in 2010.
