Andrew Calvin

Vampire Rain Box ArtWhen fighting the undead it helps to have an advantage. In the case of zombies, they are traditionally slow and dumb. This mentality doesn't always work with vampires, who are both supremely powerful and intelligent. Now imagine yourself in a city in suburban Los Angeles. The primary residents? You guessed it, vampires. And in this dreary, perpetually wet wonderland, it's your job as a special ops member to take them out, each and every one. The problem is that pound-for-pound, humans have no chance against vampires.

Thus is the premise of Vampire Rain set to launch on Xbox 360 tomorrow. Developer Artoon (who are also working on the forthcoming Blue Dragon), provided a solution to the human vs. vampire problem: stealth. With high-tech weapons at your disposal and enough distance, vampires become the same as any targets, except that should you miss, and they get close, you will die.

Built on such a unique concept, the question remains: how will the inclusion of vampires provide a different approach to the genre? Expect a full review soon after launch. For now, check out the awesome trailer!