Darkwatch
About the Game
The Darkwatch is an ancient organization hell-bent on destroying evil in the world. They have just captured the vampire lord Lazarus and are transporting him back to headquarters for questioning, when an outlaw tries to rob the train and instead of finding riches releases Lazarus from his hold, but not before the outlaw is bitten by the vampire lord. As Jericho Cross, the former outlaw and now the newest member of the Darkwatch, you must find and kill Lazarus, lest you turn into a full-blown vampire yourself. Darkwatch is a first-person shooter set in the Wild West with supernatural beings.
Story & Setting
In the main menu, you can choose Extras to view concept art unlocked from playing Gunslinger Mode, movies from Story Mode and your statistics from Story Mode and Gunslinger Mode.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Fight your way through reapers, undead riflemen, banshees and other creatures using Darkwatch weaponry that doubles as melee weapons, such as a revolver, two-fisted pistols, a crossbow (with dynamite attached to the bolts) and a Rail Rocket. Along with conventional weapons, Cross will acquire vampire powers of good or evil nature that you must choose in the story. If you choose to be evil, you will receive Blood Frenzy that makes melee attacks supernaturally powerful and Soul Stealer, which sucks the very souls from distant enemies. Regardless of good or evil, you will always have Blood Shield (protection from losing health), Vampire Jump (for those hard to reach areas) and Blood Vision (causes enemies, weapons and other important objects to glow). In single player you can choose from story mode (follow the story of Jericho Cross one chapter at a time) or Gunslinger mode (replay any level unlocked in story mode as either evil or good).
Standout Features
- Fight your way through reapers, undead riflemen, banshees and other creatures using Darkwatch weaponry that doubles as melee weapons, such as a revolver, two-fisted pistols, a crossbow (with dynamite attached to the bolts) and a Rail Rocket.
- Along with conventional weapons, Cross will acquire vampire powers of good or evil nature that you must choose in the story.
- Regardless of good or evil, you will always have Blood Shield (protection from losing health), Vampire Jump (for those hard to reach areas) and Blood Vision (causes enemies, weapons and other important objects to glow).
- Jericho Cross: In single player you can choose from story mode (follow the story of Jericho Cross one chapter at a time) or Gunslinger mode (replay any level unlocked in story mode as either evil or good).
- You can adjust the settings for each match regarding the game type, map in which you wish to play, total time play, score limit and kill limit.
- Extras: In the main menu, you can choose Extras to view concept art unlocked from playing Gunslinger Mode, movies from Story Mode and your statistics from Story Mode and Gunslinger Mode.
- Darkwatch is a first-person shooter set in the Wild West with supernatural beings.
- Blood Frenzy: If you choose to be evil, you will receive Blood Frenzy that makes melee attacks supernaturally powerful and Soul Stealer, which sucks the very souls from distant enemies.
Modes & Ways to Play
In single player you can choose from story mode (follow the story of Jericho Cross one chapter at a time) or Gunslinger mode (replay any level unlocked in story mode as either evil or good). Play on-line over Xbox Live with up to 16 players or up to 4 people in split-screen mode. Multiplayer matches include Death Match, Team Death Match, Capture the Flag, Soul Hunter (fight to collect Blood Clouds and be the first to fill your Blood Bar) and Team Soul Hunter. In the main menu, you can choose Extras to view concept art unlocked from playing Gunslinger Mode, movies from Story Mode and your statistics from Story Mode and Gunslinger Mode.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
You can adjust the settings for each match regarding the game type, map in which you wish to play, total time play, score limit and kill limit.
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Darkwatch | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft PTY Ltd | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Germany | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft France SAS | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | France | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Moon Studios, Inc. | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft Italia | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Prologue | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Criterion Software Group Ltd. | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2005-08-16 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-06 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-06 | France | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-07 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-12 | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2005-08-16 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 16, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SLES-53564/ANZ | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3307210202192 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1161995564 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21042 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 808777602997 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53564 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3307210201768 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53564 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3307210201829 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3307210202116 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53564 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3307210202109 | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53564 | Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| upc | 013388260621 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0009VQANG | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 6491719 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting