Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Preview

Eurogamer has put together a preview of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, based on what they saw during a recent demonstration of Arkane Studios’ first-person action RPG. Here’s a little something to get you started:

They’re also getting Newtonian on the world’s ass. Built with Valve’s Source engine, it’s a showcase for the sorts of things that you can do with the game world. Hell, the sight of what happens when you apply the kick to send a character sprawling into a spiked grill should give you a clue. The environment is packed full of things to interact with, like pillars you can topple to crush things beneath them. This can include you, too, as the AI is smart enough to notice and utilise environmental objects. The physics carries across into the magic system, with spells adding an icy sheen to the floor and sending the opposition flying – usually off a cliff. Oh yes, the magic system. It’s one of those multi-routing games, with you being able to develop magic, melee and stealth skills as you progress throughout the game, as well as collect equipment and even do a little crafting. While this is a strictly level-based game, it’s more than just a pretty face with a good hacking arm.