Damnation debut trailer brings steam punk cowboys
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Aug 8th 2008 at 4:00PM }
We have to admit it. The premise of Damnation is intriguing. Steam punk mixed with the Old West? Yes please. Taking a look at the debut video, we get a look at Gears of War inspired gameplay with cowboys thrown in for good measure. Then there are the mechs and Nazi-like soldiers that permeate the opening of the video (and presumably comprise the game's enemy forces). It all looks great in theory, but it also seems more than a tad derivative. That's not necessarily a bad thing so long as it's done well. We're hopeful that it is, because Damnation certainly looks interesting.
Gallery: Damnation
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pacokorn77 @ Aug 8th 2008 4:24PM
Who didn't see a steampunk game coming?
Put your hands down, you knew it was inevitable.
Jonah Falcon @ Aug 8th 2008 4:28PM
That's *not* steampunk. That's futuristic Western. The technology is not retro-future - it's future.
AoE @ Aug 8th 2008 6:55PM
Yeah, nothing steam-punk about it.
Richard Mitchell @ Aug 9th 2008 1:45PM
Did you not notice the aircraft buoyed by miniature zeppelins?
Jonah Falcon @ Aug 9th 2008 4:34PM
Did you not notice the non-steam propulsion? We have zeppelins in 2008, ya know. Airships aren't necessarily steampunk. (laugh)
Dirty @ Aug 8th 2008 4:44PM
From what I hear videos don't do this game justice, according to Mike over at Kotaku. That's enough for me to be interested.
http://kotaku.com/5034194/damnation-trailer-urges-you-to-stay-calm
Merehorseplay @ Aug 8th 2008 4:52PM
Reminds me of Darkwatch a little, wish someone would make another Darkwatch game.
Intentless @ Aug 8th 2008 6:54PM
Ok so it has airships... +1 points..
But did I really see a katana near the end there? Sold. Even if I don't get to use it...
Numerous @ Aug 8th 2008 10:13PM
No gods or kings.
Only cowboys.
RockerAnimeFreak @ Aug 9th 2008 1:56AM
I love airships! might consider this one even though it doesn't look "steampunk"... you want steampunk?
read The Difference Engine! =) *might cave in and buy it since my weakness is airships... and those soldiers look damn cool*
DjDATZ @ Aug 9th 2008 2:37AM
A chick with a top that can barely hold in her breasts? I guess that would be interesting...LOL