Mindjack announced for Xbox 360 and PS3 by Square Enix

Mindjack screenshot Xbox 360, PS3. Square Enix announced at E3 2010
Mindjack has been announced as an all-new game by Square Enix for Xbox 360 and PS3 as announced at their E3 2010 Press Conference. The game is being developed by “feelplus inc.”

MINDJACK offers users a unique “action-hacking” online gaming world, featuring the accessibility of an online game (read: MMO) combined with the structure of a single-player experience wrapped up in a shooter package. Assuming the role of a “Mind Hacker,” players control, manipulate and move freely from one mind to the next, battling or cooperating with other players.

Think Nintendo’s GameCube FPS “Geist” from developer n-space and you’ll have an idea.

Story
A new era. Sophisticated and complex technologies are now contributing to the advancements of mankind. However, the world’s governments are crumbling, new corrupt powers arise and conspiracies proliferate. The truth behind the proscribed technology could destroy the very core of humanity. Join a rogue team of agents as they fight for survival and entangle themselves deeper into the mystery.

MINDJACK offers a unique online experience. Enter a revolutionary playing field upon which an engaging solo campaign transitions seamlessly to thrilling cooperative play. Expand your mind’s reach by “hacking” into enemies, vehicles or civilians and enjoy the freedom to control almost any character. Each bystander becomes an active combatant in this new urban warfare. Your “state of mind” is your only limitation!

Key features of Mindjack include:

* Assume the role of a Mind Hacker hacking into and controlling the minds of enemies to turn the tide of battle.
* Aquire XP to expand your hacker’s Arts abilities. Increase a character’s strength or improve your hit-rate – players can strategize according to their combat style.
* Hack or be hacked! Players can slowly alter their gaming universe – or have it altered by other online players – one hack at a time.
* Utilize futuristic weapons and real fighting techniques, like Krav Maga, in your virtual playground.

Here is the game’s debut trailer.

Don’t really know what to think of this. The concept is interesting but the horrible voice acting from the announcer just ruined it all for me.