Amazon.co.uk Review
Another day, another third-person shoot-em-up--but with its quirky storyline and neat combat features,
kill.switch manages to raise its head above the gaming parapet without getting its helmet shot off. Unusually for a run-and-gun title, the plotline is clouded in mystery: it's made apparent the player isn't (in fact) the on-screen character but is controlling him over a neural link; there's an intriguing storyline relating to how the situation came to be and what the nature of the link and the relationship with the soldier really is.
Added to this rather novel aspect is the introduction of some entertaining combat moves, including the ability to blindfire--this involves hiding behind obstacles and poking a machine gun over the top in the desperate hope that something will end up full of lead. This combination of ingenious plotline and novel combat methods gives kill.switch that little extra boost in the entertainment stakes and make it stand out from its peers.
Graphically, the game looks very nice; the environments are nicely detailed and the character models do a good job of representing the subject matter. One thing that does niggle, however, is the camera: the angles used to represent the third-person view can occasionally get stuck in the scenery or trapped inside the player's shoulder, disturbing the feeling of immersion. It's certainly irritating, but by no means a reason not to play through to the game's conclusion.
There's a lot going for kill.switch: it's entertaining, has some novel twists and turns in the storyline and gives a lot of bang for the proverbial buck. It's definitely worth a look for the casual gamer and for those looking for something which attempts to break the mould of typical third-person shooters. --Chris Russell
Manufacturer's Description
kill.switch promises an intense combat experience by combining highly explosive firepower with realistic cover tactics. The game's lethal combination of Blindfire gunplay allows frontal assaults against enemies without exposing the player to counter fire. Powered by the game's Offensive Cover System,
kill.switch sets a new standard in the action shooter genre by demanding the use of realistic cover tactics while requiring players to take advantage of their surroundings. Throughout the course of action, players must skilfully manage their environments while quickly adjusting on the fly through six action-packed combat missions spanning 18 different levels. Featuring diverse environments, players will take cover, take aim and take over as their enemies approach with team-based tactics and attacks. A cinematic storyline takes players to hotspots around the world, making
kill.switch a must-have title for action gamers.
