We are unsure just yet if this is a UK-only release or if everyone is able to grab this but EA has released D.A.R.K for the Xperia Play. It’s a little tricky to find but we have where to get it if it is indeed available for everyone. Either way, it is a great looking shooter/RPG game.
D.A.R.K is a top-down shooter/RPG with a space theme wrapped in some great 3D graphics. Your job is to search through a ship that has lost communications which was on an important mission to save mankind. While there isn’t a whole lot of information regarding this game, your character happens to be decked out like a Space Marine from Warhammer 40k. It is a lot like Gun Bros but without the Bro part and deeper storyline. Don’t forget this was one of the games that was announced right before E3 as coming to the Xperia Play but with no other information available.
Features:
- Huge Sci-Fi RPG
- Mind-blowing 3D graphics
- An enormous ship to explore
- Tons of upgradable weapons and items to find
- Unique Enemies with intelligent AI
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Currently, to find this game you have to go to a specific site which is why we believe this may be a UK-only release for right now. This doesn’t mean anyone else can’t get it but we are also are not 100% sure you can either just yet. What is even more strange is that there was no information or press release that this game had even been released. The only way to get the game is by jumping onto your Xperia Play and heading over to this site, EA Flexion Store. It is an OEM marketplace where EA HD games are sold.
One other thing to note, during the intro video the Chillingo symbol appears. Does this mean Chillingo is getting back into publishing on Android after almost a year of nothing? If you remember though, at the end of last year EA bought Chillingo for $27 million so it makes sense since EA is involved in Android gaming.
D.A.R.K will cost you £5 which is basically $7.99. We would love for any of our US Xperia Play owners to try this and let us know if it works for you or not. It probably won’t though since we are almost positive it’s UK-only right now. As with all Xperia Play exclusive games so far, D.A.R.K will end up being a one month exclusive to the Xperia Play most likely before a version for all other Android devices is released. No word on exactly when this will hit US shores but it could be any day from now.
Thanks to our resident tip fanatic Roger Lyons on this great find and for providing us with some video footage of the game.
Developer Website: Gamelab
Purchase Link: D.A.R.K (possibly UK only)
