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Dark Sector - Playstation 3

Platform : PlayStation 3 |
Rated: Mature
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 175 ratings
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  • Throughout the course of the game, players will witness Hayden's transformation into something more than he was as he fights against the Technocyte Virus taking over his body and the effects it has on his psyche
  • After infection by the Technocyte, Hayden gains incredible superhuman powers - including the deadly, bladed glaive that he can grow from his arm and use and throw with deadly accuracy
  • Through the use of no HUD, intuitive controls and a 3rd-person over the shoulder viewpoint, you are immersed in the game at all times, focused on gameplay and not gameplay management
  • Dark Sector features an innovative and exciting multiplayer gameplay that will allow players to utilize the skills they have learned in the single-player game to excel in a competitive environment
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A new kind of weapon for a new kind of hero.

Dark Sector is a third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era. Playing in the role of Hayden Tenno, an unscrupulous covert operative sent on an assassination mission into Lasria – a fictional Eastern European city on the brink of ruin and rumored to be contaminated by a mysterious and frightening plague, Hayden takes out his mark, but before he can escape is attacked by an unknown enemy. Not killed outright as expected, he is instead infected with the virus that is causing the plague.

The Technocyte Virus and Hayden’s Evolution
Just as with the other victims swarming the street of Lasria, the Technocyte Virus imbues Hayden with powerful, inhuman abilities. These abilities are not static and as they progress they cause severe, accelerated pain; pain that eventually drives their hosts insane, turning them quite literally into monsters of superhuman power. Hayden possesses an unexpected resistance to this maddening pain, but his body is not spared the mutations caused by the virus. The first of these are metal armor that grows from his body and a three bladed, throwable weapon called a "glaive" which explodes from his right arm and can regenerate if lost. But these are only the beginning. Eventually players may also gain the power of limited invisibility, the use of a bulletproof shield and an assortment of deadly melee attacks.

As Hayden slashes his way through the mutants overrunning Lasria he stumbles upon a plot by a rogue operative and his private army of henchmen to harness the power of the strongest of these mutants for some dark purpose. No longer entirely human, but not a mindless mutant Hayden must make a decision whether to use his own new powers to stop this plot or look the other way. But regardless of his choice, he has become the target of both the blind rage of his fellow mutants and a shadowy paramilitary group that seeks to control them.

Weapons: Glaive, Guns and the Black Market
Dark Sector is far from the traditional third-person shooter. The glaive is the game’s signature weapon and as players gain experience they will come to see that it is not only a stylish weapon, but also much more versatile than the traditional firepower available in-game. It is of course deadly as a slashing weapon and can be thrown great distances, but as Hayden’s powers evolve the glaive can be used in unexpected ways, ranging from siphoning and focusing elemental features like fire and freezing cold on enemies, to opening doors and retrieving items from inaccessible areas. But this doesn’t mean that players can shun the conventional weapons scattered throughout the game, quite the opposite.

To be successful players must successfully journey underground to the game’s ‘black market’ where they can purchase new weapons with scavenged rubles and also upgrade their existing weapons. Some of these upgrades include increasing a weapon’s firing rate, larger ammo clips, the ability to fire two simultaneous rounds and a ‘puncture ability’ that allows you to shoot through any enemy to hit another standing behind him. Finding the entrances to the black market are important because firearms in the game are biologically sensitive to mutant powers and unless altered to ignore the existence of altered DNA are useless to the mutated Hayden.

Gameplay Modes and Features
Not only does Dark Sector contains a deep singleplayer story mode, but in addition it features multiplayer functionality allowing players to harness Hayden Tenno’s mutant powers in two different ways, both in awesome 10-person online multiplayer combat. The two modes include:

Infection Mode: Think of this as ‘tackle the guy with the glaive.’ In this timed mode one player assumes the role of a fully-powered Hayden Tenno, complete with shield, invisibility and melee capabilities, while the other nine play as human operatives trying to kill him and take his place. The player in the role of Hayden receives a single point for each kill made, while the soldier that takes him down gets 2, plus the right to wield the glaive in the next go around. Players making assists in the slaying of Hayden receive one point as well. The player with the most points at the end of the round wins.

Epidemic Mode: In this team-based mode, with a set number of rounds per match, two teams, each made up of one Hayden and a group of soldiers, battle to kill the other team’s Hayden. A single point is awarded to each team per kill of the opposing Hayden. Each Hayden begins at full strength and the team with the most points at the end of the round wins.

Other features available in both multiplayer modes include voice chat and global leaderboards.

The Birth of a Superhero
Whether in singleplayer or multiplayer modes the developers of Dark Sector have endeavored to link every action of the player to the mutant evolution of Hayden Tenno. This means that as players progress through the game defeating bosses as well standard enemies they increase Hayden’s mutant abilities and advance his disease. It’s a catch-22 that with every victory Hayden becomes less human, but one that the game’s storyline relishes as the one-time hitman slowly and unsurely morphs into a hero.

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4.3 out of 5
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Customers like the quality, graphics, difficulty level and condition of the video game software. They mention that it's fun to play, has cool graphics and that the difficulty level is very challenging. They are also satisfied with the value. Opinions are mixed on the storyline.

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26 customers mention24 positive2 negative

Customers find the game fun, enjoyable, and entertaining to follow. They also say the gameplay is awesome and the overall experience is okay.

"...But all in all, this game hosts a wonderful single=player experience, even though the story is loosely told and the enemies are generic...." Read more

"...The glave(weapon) is really fun stuff. Sad but I dont think its going to be a sequel, because it didn't sell well...." Read more

"...That aside, the game is quite fun to play, even though my review is mainly about how the game play bothers me...." Read more

"Good product" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the graphics of the game. They say it's a neat concept and has a beautiful story.

"...Also a lot of quality on it own.Graphics: Really impressed, textures really show themselves...." Read more

"...one element that you will also notice is that the graphics are impressive...its almost Neck and neck with uncharted...ALL in ALL to keep it short..." Read more

"...Very cool, with an inventive storyline." Read more

"...With surprisingly good graphics and one of the single most badass abilities in a game, you'll definitely be entertained." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the difficulty level of the video game software challenging, but not very complicated. They also mention that the storyline is good and there are good sequences.

"Enjoyable game overall. Not very complicated that's for sure...." Read more

"...Action packed. Full of adventure/storyline.Very challenging. If you enjoyed Singularity. You will like this game for sure!" Read more

"Dark, damp, and challenging. Wasn't certain about what to expect, but man am I glad I bought it...." Read more

"...Lot's of good sequences. Some very challenging sections are in the game. It uses the 6 axis controller to great advantage." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it's rock solid, and has good fabric.

"...Story: So far solid, its not as sissy as I thought. It actually keeps you waiting for the next portion to solve whats happening...." Read more

"...Arrived in good time and in great condition. :) perfect." Read more

"Very good fabric, original, I loved it. The recomiento 100% . . . . . . . . . ." Read more

"Really good condition." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the video game software. They mention that it has an amazing price.

"...its an amazing price, its and amazing value, its different even when it takes things from other games it implements them great...." Read more

"I bought this game just because it had a real good price tag on amazon...But man when i poped it in the ps3 and started the gameplay...i couldnt stop..." Read more

"One of the best games for PS3, envolving story, good actions, a awesome price. I recommend it !" Read more

"Good for the price...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the actions in the video game good. They also say it has one of the single most badass abilities in a game.

"...With surprisingly good graphics and one of the single most badass abilities in a game, you'll definitely be entertained." Read more

"One of the best games for PS3, envolving story, good actions, a awesome price. I recommend it !" Read more

"Good shooter..." Read more

11 customers mention6 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline. Some find it involving, entertaining, and immersive, making them feel apart of the story. Others however, feel the story is weak and frustrating.

"...Very cool, with an inventive storyline." Read more

"...hosts a wonderful single=player experience, even though the story is loosely told and the enemies are generic...." Read more

"Keeps you on the edge. Action packed. Full of adventure/storyline.Very challenging. If you enjoyed Singularity...." Read more

"This is a subpar shooter. So many little problems create a very frustrating experience. Dark Sector is not difficult...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Garrett Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome diamond in the rough
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
This game is awesome. Of course it is old and therefore has some things that can be improved upon. But for the time this game came out, it certainly has many elements that enabled games to get where they are today. I would even go so far as to say this game tops some of the crap coming out nowadays.

The gameplay is straightforward shoot and dodge until you get your boomerang (the spikey thing on the cover). Once you start learning how to use it, you become a deadly weapon that menaces your enemies as you decapitate them and slice off their limbs.

The sound is actually pretty immersive, making you feel apart of the story. I'm a fanatic for great footstep sound effects and I must say this game satisfies me well.

As for the cons, since this game was an oldie, it doesn't feature the faint, transparent dot on the screen that tells you where to go or what to do next, so there will be times where you run around and try shooting everything and pressing square to see what you missed. But once you do find out, the sense of reward is intense, as the game gives little to no clue as to what your objective is.

I didn't get to play the multiplayer (being as this game is ancient), so I can't speak to much for that. But all in all, this game hosts a wonderful single=player experience, even though the story is loosely told and the enemies are generic. The fun of charing up your scythe-rang and lobbing someone's head off with it in slow-motion while controlling the scythe-rang is too great to ignore.

If you're the type like myself who likes to own games, I would suggest buying and keeping in your collection for those nights when you're missing good ol' fashioned third person shooters. Otherwise just rent and enjoy.
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Rodrigo Toledo
5.0 out of 5 stars After a long time... but still surprised
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2009
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
Since i've heard of this game it looked attractive. But wasn't able to buy it, a lot of time after that I just saw it at $13 more or less, it was cheaper in other stores but I just simply prefer amazon's service. It came about one week after, by the way I live in Guatemala, and I was really really surprised. Not like an epic Metal gear of Uncharted of course, but actually a refressing one, and style of game. Also a lot of quality on it own.

Graphics: Really impressed, textures really show themselves. The shadow of the character is really well done, a lot better than those pixelated ones from Call of duty games. A great special effects, feels great when someone throws a grenade at you.

Sound: Voice acting is not the best, but does the job. Special effects, rock solid, specially on explosions. Music... according to the moment but nothing memorable.

Control: Great, maybe few more actions are welcome but the way it is keep it simple and easy to jump in.

Story: So far solid, its not as sissy as I thought. It actually keeps you waiting for the next portion to solve whats happening. Its simple.

Style. Somehow it reminds me to Gears of War, but somehow to uncharted too whis is better, its not a shooter and thats great because there's too much shooters these days.

Overall: This is not a 10 out of 10 game, maybe an 8 - 8.5 game. But its a satisfying one, its a game that really shines if you are not comparing it to those new classics. Its a game, that really entertains, it has issues, but nothing to bother at all. its an amazing price, its and amazing value, its different even when it takes things from other games it implements them great. The glave(weapon) is really fun stuff. Sad but I dont think its going to be a sequel, because it didn't sell well.

Just give it a try, and try to not follow those who buy only hyped games, there tons of gems still to be discovered.
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Marco Cesar Campos
5.0 out of 5 stars beyond a good game
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2010
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
I PURCHASED THIS GAME TWO WEEKS AGO, THE PRICE WAS CHEAP AND THE REVIEWS WERE ABOUT 4 STARS, WELL, I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING BEYOND A GOOD GAME, BUT IT IS!. I CAN TELL YOU THAT THERE'S NO BETTER GAME THAN DEAD SPACE, NOT EVEN UNCHARTED 2, BUT SPEAKING ABOUT THESE TWO GAMES, I CAN TELL DARK SECTOR SEEMS A DEAD SPACE/UNCHARTED FUSION.
THE UNCHARTED SIMILAR THINGS: YOU USE A SHORT AND A LARGE GUN, YOU CAN FIGHT THE ENIMIES FACE TO FACE, YOU CAN COVER THE SHOTS JUST LIKE UNCHARTED.
THE DEAD SPACE SIMILAR THINGS: YOU CAN DISMEBER YOUR ENEMIES, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR WEAPONS AND BUY NEW DEVICES. THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO REACH STAGE BY YOURSELF, YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR RAY GUIDE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT TO KNOW WHERE YOU MUST GO. BUT THAT'S ANOTHER CHALLENGE THIS GAME GIVES YOU.

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE PRICE, THIS CAN BE A GREAT GAME FOR YOU.
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Andrew McMasters
4.0 out of 5 stars Soooo much potential....
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2008
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
This game was obviously rushed to get released, like most games for ps3.
Near the beginning of the game when the dude comes in and finds the guy sitting in a chair with his arms tied to the back of it....where is the chair? I see the man sitting there, I see the chair off to the side turned over, but he's not sitting on anything, just air. I thought he had like some kind of powers or something, but then he got shot and the story continued and I was confused.
I work in the game and vfx industry for a living, so I know my way around this crap.
That aside, the game is quite fun to play, even though my review is mainly about how the game play bothers me. For instance - the hand to hand combat is horrible. His turnaround is super slow. I can head shot a dude with my pistol from a mile away (which is kind of cool.....but unrealistic!). Why is it that his super blade can return to him with the greatest of ease, but not fly around and hit a dude unless he's in it's direct path? There are only 4 weapons to choose from, but I guess that's okay. I really hate the guys with shields, dammit. Why can't I just hide behind the freakin' wall? Why can't I just get away from the wall and roll from shielded dude without hiding behind the wall on accident? What's with the freaky screen glow when your life is low? Why's his hair so gay?
Besides that I really liked this game, maybe because I still believe in the potential it could have had....and when your super blade is charged up a few levels, it can really cut guys in half! awesome.
I would say this game is on par with TimeShift, get past it's annoying features and you'll really enjoy it's good ones. 4 stars for effort.
Thanks for your time.
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Luc Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2017
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
Un jeu obscur et accrocheur. A découvrir !
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rencor
4.0 out of 5 stars GReat game at low price
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2011
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified Purchase
This game is cheap, but for the price it's a good adventure game with great story if you like fiction horror game. It's a good game.
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