Wet review (PS3, Xbox 360) By Sayed Islam Published: 10/14/09 PrintEmail
Wet appeared to be an engrossing premise on paper, but video games are not playable on paper. Nonetheless, Wet turned into an undistinguished third person shooter with too many underdeveloped ideas. The storyline revolves around the protagonist named Rubi Malone; however, that is the only aspect about the narrative that is crystal clear. She is a diluted version of Lara Croft without the wit and charm of the loveable British archeologist of course. On the whole, you will be more puzzled than this puzzling plot.
The bulk of the gameplay boils down into pulverizing a myriad of foes and navigating your way through the environments concurrently (yes, it really is as rudimentary as it sounds). Furthermore, the gimmick here is the fact that Rubi can enter a bullet time mode that slows down time (ala The Matrix). She will execute a plethora of acrobatics along the way. Rubi is capable of shooting guns, slashing with a sword, sliding, jumping, and evading her way until the opposition has relented. In an effort to mix things up, there are some contact sensitive button prompts and rage segments interspersed within to spruce things up a bit. Rage moments entail a bloody and grotesque Rubi battling her way through what is seemingly an undemanding opponent one right after another. Combo maneuvers are aided and abetted by dual wielding. The concept of dual wielding is done well in Wet. You fire at more than one enemy by utilizing the right analog stick. Rubi will always have the targeting reticule locked on one target, so you can move the right analog stick to aim at the other target.
In terms of graphics, Wet is much more akin to games that were notorious a few years ago. However, the visual flare is an acquired taste. The art direction can grow on you, or you will be disoriented from all of the cryptic colors.
The audio is fairly average. Wet’s sound effects do little to distinguish itself from other competing games in the same genre. When a sword makes contact with an adversary, there is no real shock factor. Instead, it feels more like watching Rachel Ray sever multiple pieces of vegetables. Rubi Malone is played by Dollhouse’s Eliza Dushku, and that is about as ecstatic as it sounds. On the bright side, the music is likeable for what it does to complement the gameplay.
Overall, Wet is a mitigated adaptation of Devil May Cry with several allusions to a gritty Quentin Tarantino film.
Art Direction 7 In terms of graphics, Wet is much more akin to games that were notorious a few years ago. However, the visual flare is an acquired taste. The art direction can grow on you, or you will be disoriented from all of the cryptic colors. Audio 7 The audio is fairly average. Wet’s sound effects do little to distinguish itself from other competing games in the same genre. When a sword makes contact with an adversary, there is no real shock factor. Instead, it feels more like watching Rachel Ray sever multiple pieces of vegetables. Rubi Malone is played by Dollhouse’s Eliza Dushku, and that is about as ecstatic as it sounds. On the bright side, the music is likeable for what it does to complement the gameplay. Gameplay 7.5 The bulk of the gameplay boils down into pulverizing a myriad of foes and navigating your way through the environments concurrently (yes, it really is as rudimentary as it sounds). Presentation 7 Laughable and incoherent plot in Wet. At least it never attempts to be something it is not. Replay Value 6.5 If you are immensely interested in quick time events, then God bless. Otherwise, once is sufficient. Final verdict 7 out of 10
Wet appeared to be an engrossing premise on paper, but video games are not playable on paper. Nonetheless, Wet turned into an undistinguished third person shooter with too many underdeveloped ideas. The storyline revolves around the protagonist named Rubi Malone; however, that is the only aspect about the narrative that is crystal clear. She is a diluted version of Lara Croft without the wit and charm of the loveable British archeologist of course. On the whole, you will be more puzzled than this puzzling plot. 
