Thursday 30 November 2006
Upcoming š·extreme sports game Free Running brings the thrills of parkour to PS2 and PSP, and we've got a selection of new PS2 shots to show off the urban-dwelling action game.
UK developer Rebellion describes Free Running as like Tony Hawk but without the board, as the object of the š¼game is to get your character free running around an urban environment in the most stylish way possible. Gamers must chain moves together and mą²ake the most of every gap, pole and ledge to stay ahead of the competition.
Above: It's the first time platforming in games hasn't been a means to an end
Free Running will be released for PS2 and PSP, with bš”oth versions offering two-player challenges such as straights races, trick contests and target-collect challenges
The sport of free running, or parkour, is continually rising in profile thanks to its use in the recent Casino Royale į£film, (there's even a bunch of kids who try it outside the GamesRadar offices), so it was inevitable that a game wš¹ould use it as subject matter sooner or later.
Due out early next yeš¼ar Free Running was originally an Eidos published game, developed by Tomb Raider creator Core Design. Rebellion bought up the Derby based development studio and has continued working on the game.
