E3 2011: Rise of Nightmares – Trailer

Sega have made a brave move, stepping into the world of full-bodied combat with Rise of Nightmares. If any of you play Ubisoft’s “Fighters Uncaged” you’ll know just how appallingly the Kinect’s control method can translate into fighting games but it’s still such a great conceptual use of the Kinect that I welcome Sega’s survivalist horror approach.

According to Sega’s press, the player will be “trapped in a nightmare-world of zombies, monsters and hellish scientists” where “the only way out is to fight”. I’m hoping this really is the adult title that Sega are promising, my Kinect has been gathering dust since a day after I brought it home and desperately needs a killer app for adult players.

As we reported in April, Rise of Nightmares will be ‘M’ rated, which hopefully paves the way for more adult releases.

Check out this live-action teaser.

Here’s the hype and stay tuned to RipTen for more news as this title approaches its September 2011 release.

Horrifying and compelling.
An unashamedly mature title in a sea of family-friendly offerings on Kinect for the first time, Rise of Nightmares takes you into a cinematic world of horrific blood and violence.

Unique motion controls.
Use your whole body to fight the undead horde with physical brutality. Rise of Nightmares is an
intensely immersive experience that brings horror to life like never before.

Explore and investigate.
Navigate through Viktor’s castle with free movement control, uncover the secrets held within and delve deeper into his the mind of a madman.

Deep and varied gameplay.
Master the different fighting styles and various weapons, stealthy sneaking and puzzle-solving. Will you fall into the mansion’s traps or lure the undead into one of your own?

A complete experience.
A full, cinematic gaming experience set in a twisted and astonishing world that grips you from the very start.