Dead Man's Hand
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Human Head Studios
Category: Action
Release Dates
N Amer - 03/02/2004
- Also available on:
- PC
News
Atari Releases Dead Man's Hand on Xbox
Epic Adventure Delivers Only Western-Themed First Person Shooter
Dead Man's Hand Site Goes Live
The site features downloadables (movies, screenshots, wallpapers), character profiles and details about the weapons from the upcoming Xbox western.
Atari Announces Dead Man’s Hand for the Xbox
Fast-Paced Western First Person Shooter Includes Gunfights, Bucking Broncos, Saloon Poker
Description
In Dead Man’s Hand, players will step into the boots of El Tejon, a master gunslinger riding with one of the roughest gangs in the West, known as The Nine. When the ruthless leader of The Nine betrays El Tejon, El Tejon turns to a life of vengeance, vowing to put every member of his former gang six-feet under.
Through an epic single player story of vengeance and betrayal, the player will travel the American Frontier, experiencing bar fights, shoot outs, stagecoach chases and other definitively Western scenes. Dead Man’s Hand captures the grandeur, action and drama of the Old West with six-shooters, rifles, black hats, horses, hombres, dancing girls, riverboats, saloon poker and many other iconic images.
Besides straight shooting, Dead Man’s Hand incorporates unique gameplay elements taken from the Old West. Gamers will try their hands at blasting desperados from the back of their trusty steed and shooting it out on a moving train, ducking just before going through tunnels. In addition, as the game progresses, players will acquire “Legend,” a unique scoring system that awards points as the player blazes a path into Western folklore. When accumulated, Legend will allow gamers to pull off amazing trick shots and death-defying feats. Players will also be able to pick their own path through the game, revealing new mission choices as the game progresses.
Features
Xbox Live! Enabled
Hardware Requirements
Xbox video game system; Xbox compatible controller, Xbox compatible memory card for saves; Xbox Live for Online play
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ESRB Rating
GameZone's Review/Preview
6.8
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 6 |
| Graphics | 6.5 |
| Sound | 6 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 6.5 |
| Multiplayer | 7.2 |
| Overall | 6.8 |
Reviewer: Eduardo Zacarias
Review Date: 04/19/2004
You’d think that a first-person shooter set in the wild west would make for a blood-and-bullets good time but Dead Man’s Hand just doesn’t quite live up to its gun-slinging reputation.
