Fans of diablo/crusader: no remorse/deus ex...get in here!

[ChEEbA]

Ok, so...I've already posted a some linkage over on my other thread, but I figured this game deserved one of its own.

So yeah, I just played through a demo of "Restricted Area",
an isometric perspective action/rpg game.
First thing you notice is that the FMV and ingame narrative is VERY good, the graphics are stunning, they really make the post apocalyptic future scene ROCK - There is no way you won't be impressed by how beautiful this game looks, even while looking gritty, grimy and creepy as fuck. The first time the term "cyberpunk" has come to mind in a long time.
As I mentioned in the thread title, if you are a fan of any of those games, you'll dig this. It's just as fast as it needs to be, and yeah...zombies, mutants, soldiers...all there, all cool. It plays most like the "crusader" series, but there are defiately elements of diablo, deus ex, and a few other quality titles in there - yet, at no point (at least no point thus far) does this game come across as a rip-off.
The storyline is pretty interesting, I won't spoil it...and the rpg elements are GREAT, you can make pretty much anyone a friend or enemy by the looks of things...There are also a couple of npc's throughout the game that assist you during combat...very cool.
Another cool thing is that you can take various jobs, doing various thing (nach') - an element that reminded me a lot of the 16-bit classic, Flashback: The quest for identity.
Another cool thing (perhaps more than a little "borrowed" from deus ex) is the ability to self augment...this brings an entire new depth to the game, oh yeah, and there's lots of weapons, I mean LOTS.
Look, there's a lot more I could say about this game...but I'll leave it at "I'm definately looking out for this one".

Here's some linkage, mixed reviews, info and screens:

http://pc.ign.com/articles/602/602892p1.html

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/restr...reenindex.html

http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/re...restrictedarea

If you wanna check out the playable demo, head on over to:
http://www.horror.com/forum/showthre...192#post291192)

Enjoy. - B.

[Vodstok]

Jesus, it actually reminds me of a new, updated Fallout, which is one hell of a good thing. Good find cheeb :)