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October 31st, 2008, 12:21 GMT · By

Darkwatch Hints (PS2)

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Darkwatch is a videogame developed by High Moon Studios Inc. and published by Capcom Entertainment Inc. It was created for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony and for the original Xbox from Microsoft. It was launched in August 2005. The title is classed as an action game, which has some shooter and horror elements and is played from a first person perspective.

 

The Darkwatch mentioned in the title of the game is an ancient organization set to take out the evil in the world. The ancient Vampire Lord Lazarus was captured, but as he is being transported to the organization's headquarter, someone attempts to rob the train in which he is riding and frees him. The robber, who was bit by the vampire, is named Jericho Cross and you will guide him as he tries to find and kill Lazarus before becoming a vampire.

 

The setting of the game is very Wild West like except for the fact that it is populated by supernatural beings. There are reapers, undead riflemen and banshees. The weaponry you carry is also retro, with rail rockets, dynamite and double wielding pistols being the most common. Cross also has vampire powers that can be good or evil. On the good side, we find: Silver Bullet, which imbues your bullets with holy fire and Vindicator, which is a form of chain lighting. The bad side gets: Blood Frenzy, which increases melee attacks and Soul Stealer, which sucks the soul out of enemies at a distance. You also have: Blood Shield, a form of protection from losing health, Vampire Jump, to reach hard to get areas, Blood Vision which outlines important enemies.


GAMEPLAY HINTS

 

Blood vision


Press R3 to activate your "blood" vision.

 

Ducking


Click the L3 to duck.

 

Rapid fire pistol


Hold down the fire button (R1) on the pistol (Redeemer) to "fan" it, or shoot in rapid fire.
 

Rapid fire


When you pick up the dual pistols and are fighting a Banshee, Blob, or Dark Mark (Evil Tree), hold down the trigger. You will rapid fire and kill the enemy a lot faster.

 

Hold two weapons


Press Down to switch to your second weapon slot. This is useful if you are saving a rail rocket or shotgun. Also, press Up to switch between dynamite and splitter grenades (if available).

 

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