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Mindjack video introduces 'Instant Multiplayer,' gaudy pre-order bonuses revealed
Don't let the truly appalling voiceover work in the video posted after the jump distract you from said video's key thesis: Square Enix's Mindjack's multiplayer mode looks pretty unique. Online players can instantly jump into your single-player campaign, and can inhabit the bodies of monsters, mechs and humans to shoot and sliiiiiide their way towards either helping or hindering your progress. Check out the trailer below to see all the body hackin' (body, body hackin') unfold. If the "Instant Multiplayer" shown below appeals to your manipulative senses, Square Enix has announced some incentives for early adopters. Anyone who pre-orders the game will be able to download the "Ability Pack," which gives them an unlimited sprint boost, as well as a gold uniform for their in-game soldier. Because nothing helps you blend in with the crowd like a bright gold jumpsuit, except for literally anything else.
Mindjack hacks your head on January 18
Square Enix has announced a January 18 release date in North America for Mindjack, a once-delayed shooter that sees urban environments descend into anarchy and everyday citizens succumb to remote control. The commentary on our connected society might be about as subtle as a steamroller, but developer Feelplus Inc. will put the concept to use in its networked single-player campaign. When the non-player characters in your game lose control, they become puppets to online invaders, who can either aid or crush you. Should that pique your curiosity -- along with that of your online friends or family -- you can pick up the game for either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 when it launches. Oh, and if you head past the break, you'll encounter the latest trailer. We don't know yet if its bluster is indicative of the overall marketing campaign, or if Square Enix will get something more subversive and suited to the game's content. Mindjack is out in Japan on January 27. %Gallery-106473%
Mindjack moves to 2011
We hope you've mentally prepared yourself for this: Square Enix's Mindjack has been delayed until 2011. Siliconera received confirmation from the publisher that the Feelplus (Lost Odyssey, N3 II: Ninety-Nine Nights) developed title would not be making its scheduled October launch. Square recently adopted an educational stance in a "how to play" video, showing off the shooter's frantic, out-of-body respawning feature. lt looked a little rough, so a delay seems prudent . And besides, Q4 2010 is already packed.
Video: How to play Mindjack
Square Enix's upcoming shooter, Mindjack, has a pretty nifty gimmick: you can "hack" into people's minds and take control of them! However, this video tutorial reveals that, beyond that one gimmick, you already know how to play this game. Enter cover. Shoot. Exit cover. Congrats.
Mindjack trailer hacks through your eyes, into your brain
After talking to some of the game's producers and getting our hands on it, we think we're finally starting to understand feelplus and Square-Enix's Mindjack. Though the single-player game seems like your typical cover-based third-person shooter, it's set apart by a single (albeit potentially massive) feature: Friends (or strangers, if you'd prefer) can, at any time, join your game, hack into and control a member of the opposing force or a member of your squad. In short, it's an instant action multiplayer experience that start at any moment without warning. It's a hugely compelling concept, and one we're looking forward to checking out for ourselves when the game launches in October. For now, we (and you) will have to make due with the trailer just after the break.
Mindjack coming from feelplus and Square this October
Japanese studio feelplus has been busy lately, with a New More Heroes port, Ninety-Nine Nights II and the recently revealed Necromachina. Now, we get a look at its latest project, the third-person actioner Mindjack, coming to 360 and PS3 in October from Square-Enix. As a "Mind Hacker" you'll battle foes by possessing enemies, vehicles, even innocent bystanders to use as your meat puppets. We'll have more for you on the game soon, but, for now, would you settle for some screens? %Gallery-95392%
Square Enix trademarks Mindjack and Mindhack in Europe
Square Enix appears to be covering its bases related to games with Mind as a prefix. As Siliconera notes, the company previously trademarked Mindhack in Europe and now has done the same for Mindjack in the region. Reportedly the major difference between the two trademarks is that Mindjack specifically mentions use in online video games. We're following up with Square Enix, but with E3 so close now, the company is probably stuffing its corporate press release piñata for the event. Perhaps the Mind- games will be stuffed in there with Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light details.
