I think it goes without saying (correct me if I'm wrong, please) that AQ Interactive's Vampire Rain is one of, if not the worst Xbox 360 game available. When the game was released, it was universally panned (is there a word stronger than that?) for its awful graphics, abhorrent AI, terrible (and unplayable) multiplayer; and was even called "abomination of a videogame" by certain outlets. However, it seems the developer needs to make some more money on the title, as it has been re-announced for release on the PlayStation 3 in the form of Vampire Rain: Altered Species. Not just a simple port, the new game will include the original "masterpiece", with some additional content attached. For those not aware, Vampire Rain is the story of John Lloyd, a member of a US special government , who is created to fight off an infestation of vampires in a constantly rain-soaked city - Splinter Cell style. Artoon President, Naoto Ōshima, said:

We are very excited to bring Vampire Rain: Altered Species to the PlayStation 3. The incredible power of the PS3, will allow us to give gamers a fully immersive experience. This will include: 5.1 channel audio, over 50 hours of gameplay, extra bonus levels, a lot of completely revamped animations, character interactions and much more.

Uh...yeah. Unless this is a completely re-made game from the ground up, I seriously doubt it's going to be any better than its previous incarnation. Do yourselves a favor, PS3 owners, do your research before you get bitten by this game. Announcement after the jump.

The Battle Between Mankind and Nightwalker Continues (PS3)

AQ Interactive is set to release Vampire Rain: Altered Species on the PlayStation 3.

May 8, 2008 - AQ Interactive announced today that it will bring Vampire Rain: Altered Species to the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The exciting stealth action game will be developed by industry veteran Artoon, which has developed such blockbuster titles as Blue Dragon, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Yoshi's Island DS and many more.

"We are very excited to bring Vampire Rain: Altered Species to the PlayStation 3," said Artoon President Naoto Ōshima. "The incredible power of the PS3, will allow us to give gamers a fully immersive experience. This will include: 5.1 channel audio, over 50 hours of gameplay, extra bonus levels, a lot of completely revamped animations, character interactions and much more."

Vampire Rain: Altered Species is an intense game that takes place during a dreary night in a suburban, west coast city in the US. For some time now, mankind has been battling the ferocious and terrifying Nightwalkers, a race of superhuman vampires who crave human blood. People have been disappearing at night; the lucky ones are found dead, but those less fortunate are reborn as Nightwalkers, and are bound by instinct to forcefully recruit unwitting victims into the Nightwalker army. Gamers take the role of John Lloyd, a member of a US special government unit created to defeat the Nightwalkers, and the only human to ever survive a physical encounter with them.

Aside from featuring a blood-chilling, story driven single player campaign, Vampire Rain: Altered Species will also feature a robust multiplayer mode.

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