PC games Review
14 May 2008
PC gamers could find their thirst for a fresh taste of the world of hobbits and orcs quenched with the impending release of Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Due to be launched nationwide in the autumn, this promises players the chance to take control of the epic battles seen on screen in the movie trilogy and which originally appeared in the novels. This includes the option of playing as evil lord Sauron and defeating the people of Middle Earth - although purists might object to taking up such a challenge. However, they could be content with the battles available to fight for the cause of good.
In a different genre, Stateshift is a futuristic racer also due to appear on PC in which nine tournaments and 15 different opponents are presented to the player across which to test their skills. As it's the future, special energy cells are distributed along the track which offer various bonuses to help even the odds, including morphing ability which gives the driver control over the shape of the vehicle. By adjusting the shape of the exterior, the game's developer Playlogic suggests that handling may be improved, while a more streamlined shape could be just the thing to achieve an aerodynamic advantage.
Also due for an autumn release is Velvet Assassin. This title, just announced by Gamecock Media, sees the player dropped behind enemy lines without official sanctions from the government. Lead character Violette Summer is inspired by a real-life World War II spy, Violette Szabo, which could add extra temptation for those interested in the conflict to get their hands on a copy of the game once it is released. Console fans, meanwhile, can expect to see it on the Xbox 360 too, allowing them to use a joypad, rather than keyboard and mouse, to take control.
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