Velvet Assassin Review

This page provides links to reviews and previews of the action game Velvet Assassin, developed by Replay Studios for the Xbox 360 and PC.

Reviews of the game have been poor, citing sub-standard story line, multiple technical issues with graphics, haphazard gameplay mechanics functionality and lack of lasting appeal.IGN: Velvet Assassin Review (5) (April 30, 2009)

Velvet Assassin is set during World War II. A British spy, inspired by real-life secret agent Violette Szabo, is deep behind enemy lines. From the shadows, she must infiltrate Axis infested locations to help foible the enemy. Violette will sneak into a Nazi prison and slip cyanide to her own men before they can spill secrets. She uses stealthy and cunning to lure enemies to their unsuspecting deaths.

Velvet Assassin features a unique hyper-realistic graphic style. The locations are modeled after actual locations, and Violette uses authentic WWII-era weapons and stealth gadgets to complete her missions. As the player progresses through the game, they can adjust Violette's attributes to suit their unique playing style. Focus on stealth or improve Violette's weapon handling, increase her strength or make her use morphine more effectively.Official Site: Velvet Assassin

• The Escapist: Zero Punctuation Review: Velvet Assassin (Time: 4:53)

• GameSpot: Velvet Assassin Video Review (Xbox 360) (Time: 4:16) (May 4, 2009)