Free Radical Unveils Second Sight
Fresh from its EA TimeSplitters 3 deal, UK-based Free Radical unveils a second shooter known as Second Sight. Screens and details.
After announcing a key deal with EA to publish the third in the best-selling TimeSplitters series, UK-based developer Free Radical Design has announced another action shooter in development, known as Second Sight.
Combining an immersive thriller storyline with paranormal psychic abilities, stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight is said to "redefine the standards for action adventure narrative and gameplay" according to the team.
The storyline goes something like this. Lead character John Vattichaunted is haunted by flashbacks, tormented by his powers and gripped by the fear that he may have been somehow to blame for "what happened" in Siberia. He begins searching for survivors from a failed expedition and uncovers a fatal chain of events leading to a sinister conspiracy and sickening abuse of power.
David Doak, Director of Free Radical, says "Second Sight realises our ambitions to create exciting fresh IP and innovate in a new genre. It brings together great gameplay and a compelling story - everyone at Free Radical is really excited about this one."
Second Sight will arrive on all three consoles "later in 2004". Stay tuned for more.
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