• The ability to briefly stop time in-game via 'Morphine Mode,' which allows for easy dispatching of enemies or escape as needed..
• A beautifully detailed and dreamily frightening vision of the the adventures of a female WWII undercover assassin based on the real-life experiences of Violette Szabo..
• The ability to adjust heroine Violette's attributes to suit player preferences: Stealth, Strength and more through awards earned in-game..
• Access to a large variety of weapons and stealth gadgets true to 1940's WWII technology..
• Gameplay that is an incredible mix of assassination moves, satisfying firefights and hold-your-breath stealth action..

Product Description ------------------- Velvet Assassin tells the tale of Violette Summer, an intelligence agent working for the British government during Worl War II and number one on the Nazi list of most-wanted. Inspired by real-life heroin Violette Szaba, Velvet Assassin takes players through Europe's darkest hours of oppression under the jackboot of the Third Reich. Players will engage in varied missions of sabotage and assassination in a heroic attempt to help the allies overcome their enemy. One Woman, alone and deep behind enemy lines; Violette Summer is the Velvet Assassin. .com ---- Developed by Replay Studios in Hamburg, Germany, Velvet Assassin is a single player gaming experience that s to redefine the stealth action genre through incredibly stylized visuals, immersive environments and a mysteriously haunting atmosphere. Inspired by the exploits of real-life WWII heroine, Violette Szabo, Velvet Assassin reveals the revulsions of war that are never spoken aloud and through its innovative third-person gameplay is set to change the way gamers think of combat forever. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } Play as heroine Violette Summer. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/velvet-assassin.01.lg.jpg ) . Utilize the deadly stealth of the blade. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/velvet-assassin.02.lg.jpg ) . As well as explosive firepower. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/velvet-assassin.03.lg.jpg ) . Use and beware of the shadows. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/velvet-assassin.04.lg.jpg ) . Story Born in Devon, England, Violette Summer grew up in a happy family and had a great and active childhood. Initially, she started her working life in a beauty salon before the outbreak of war inspired her to move to London and join the weapon industry. It didn't take too long for her to be noticed by the Secret Services; she was after all beautiful, athletic and had great attention to detail. It was only a formality that she was recruited into MI6 during Britain's darkest hours. Violette had lost an aunt during one of the first Luftwaffe bombing attacks and to further compound her heartache she later lost her RAF husband in battle. However, she was strong willed and used these painful experiences to inspire her to succeed as a for the MI6. And successful she was, but all things come to an end; or do they. Violette carried out several missions successfully before being captured by the Germans. Now lost in a coma and dying in hospital bed, she replays key moments from her past missions as a series of flashbacks. But where does reality end and hallucination begin? Gameplay Gameplay in Velvet Assassin is made up of a series of missions behind enemy lines in Nazi occupied Europe that Violette flashes back on from her hospital bed. The twist here is that although these have already happened, their outcome is not set. Missions are a mix of assassinations, demolitions and rescue operations where the player, is entirely on their own. Because of this, and your limited ability to carry weapons and ammo, you must rely heavily on stealth and weapons that draw the least a of attention. If detected Violette will have to fight her way out of situations where she will always be outnumbered and almost certainly outned, yet when discovered and the chances of survival are slim, players do have the option of activating a play feature called 'Morphine Mode.' A sort of 'bullet time' linked to the drugs that Violette receives during her physical reality in her hospital bed, Morphine Mode allows the player to briefly freeze time, providing an rtunity to dispose of enemies without taking damage or to attempt escape. The experience leaves Violette dazed for a few moments though, so regardless of what the mode is used for players should make good one their plans to avoid being taken out as their heads clear. Adjustable Skills Violette's skills as an assassin are customizable. By completing missions successfully players accumulate the ability to change Violette's attributes to suit a preferred playing style and/or as a means of preparing Violette for anticipated combat situations. These customizable combat areas include stealth, strength, weapon handling and Morphine Mode effectiveness. Realistic WWII Era Weapons Although Velvet Assassin is primarily a stealth game, and as such players can expect to become extremely proficient with dispatching enemies silently with a blade, it also features a wealth of authentic looking and functioning Allied and Nazi weapons from the WWII era. Just a few of those included are: MP40 submachine , grenades, Colt .45 pistol, Lugar 9mm pistol, flame-throwers, s, STG-44 assault and the MG-42 machine . 12 Authentic European Locations Go on assassination missions in hyper-realistic dreamlike settings that are modeled after actual WWII locations. While on assignment you will battle Nazi enemies from the shadows, will discover letters and treasures left behind by German soldiers, be forced to deal with the frightening nature of your own nightmares, and complete rescue missions that are anything but life saving. Key Features * Brutal assassinations - Use historically accurate World War II s and knives to viciously execute your enemies. * Dynamic lighting and shadows - Slip into the darkness of Nazi-controlled Europe and avoid the relentless searchlights of German guards that cut through your shadowy cover. * Stylized environments - Explore surreal, dreamlike settings that are modeled after actual World War II locations. * Adjustable skill - Adjustable skills allow you to change Violette's attributes to suit your playing style. * Xbox Achievements and Gamer Points - Velvet Assassin feature 45 unlockable achievements and 1,000 gamer points.