SEGA Announces Binary Domain

In a press release announcing Binary Domain, the newest game from SEGA and Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, we’re asked the question: Who is humanity’s true enemy? I thought it was the Tea Party, but apparently it’s robots that are like humans. Or maybe humans that are like robots. I still think it’s the Tea Party.

Straight from the horse’s email:

Binary Domain puts players in the middle of a fast-paced and intense battle for humanity in robot-invaded 2080 Tokyo. Fighting through the derelict lower levels of the city, players control an international peace-keeping squad that soon starts to question their surroundings and the choices they are making. Are the robots becoming more human, or are humans becoming more like machines?

“What I wanted to create this time was a dramatic and energetic sci-fi shooter. When you hear sci-fi you may think of cold, clinical environments but with Binary Domain I wanted to combine this with a deep human drama,” commented Toshihiro Nagoshi. “The keyword we have in mind for this project is ’Life’. I wanted to make something that will be accepted by both the Japanese and Western markets, and this fundamental theme is something everyone knows but which the full extent of can be difficult to grasp.”

The game will feature “highly advanced AI” which will make the battlefield compelling. Also, strategy will be involved. The only time genre is mentioned is with the words “shooter experience.” Screens can be found below, as well as an announcement teaser, but no gameplay is shown. Binary Domain is heading to the Xbox 360 and PS3.