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As Rorschach or Nite Owl, brawl through six chapters of crime-ridden New York to track an escaped underworld boss.
Released 04 Mar 2009
Fight as Rorschach
Use Enemy Weapons
Throw Thugs into Crowds
The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness.
Developed by Deadline Games · Published by Warner Bros. Games
Play as masked vigilantes Rorschach or Nite Owl after criminal Underboss escapes prison and gangs spread through New York. Fight through six chapters set in places such as alleys, rooftops, and sewers, alone or in local split-screen co-op.
Combat centers on street brawling against groups of enemies. Use light and heavy attacks, timed combos, counters, throws, and special abilities; Rorschach can pick up enemy weapons, while Nite Owl uses technological attacks.
Collectibles unlock additional combos and improve character abilities. Rorschach can also pick locks in brief mini-games, while comic-style cutscenes carry the story between chapters.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its local co-op brawling, forceful combat, dark atmosphere, and comic-style cutscenes. Some also like the distinct approaches of Rorschach and Nite Owl. Recurring criticisms include repetitive fights, limited enemy variety, a short campaign, and controls or combat that some find sluggish.
The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city is in need of saviors and only masked hero vigilantes answer the call... you answer the call.
Play as two unique Watchmen characters, each with their ownabilities:
Rorschach, a feral, street-wise fighter who can disarm enemies to use their own weapons against them
Nite Owl, a refined fighter who uses martial arts expertise and high-tech wizardry
Fight and watch the blood fly through six chapters of gut-wrenching in your face action.
Intense, visceral — battles fight up to 20 enemies at the same time with bloody, street-fighting moves.
Clean up the streets with friends in split screen co-op multiplayer competition or solo
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 61/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
