"In Dark Void, players take on the role on Will Grey, a cargo pilot lost in the Bermuda Triangle in 1938. What lies beyond is known as ‘The Void’, where many previously lost humans have gathered as a band and are eager for your assistance fighting against the oppressive force dubbed ‘The Watchers’, in a bid to return home. Obviously, things are never that straight-forward, and so your journey will bring with a number of twists and revelations in it’s Science-Fiction plot of jet packs and heroism."

The flight-based combat game Dark Void was pretty ill-received by the gaming press, so Yahtzee's take should be especially unforgiving. Only one way to find out...

All Age Gaming's John Elliott straps on a Jet Pack and takes the role of Will in Capcom's Dark Void. Does Dark Void's innovative vertical combat take the game to a new level or does it fall flat on its face? Find out after the jump.

"Dark Void is a game that isn’t even worth renting. Bayonetta and DarkSiders may have spoiled gamers early this year. But thanks to Capcom and Dark Void, we’re reminded that complete crap can still cost you $59.99. Avoid the Void."

""Jetpacks are one subject that should always make for a good video game or film, especially if you throw in outer space and world domination. Because of this belief developer Airtight Games and publisher Capcom decided to unleash a little product known as Dark Void, onto the Xbox 360 gaming public. Taking its cues from movies such as Rocketeer and Star Wars it seemed as though the game was setup for success. Ever since I saw Dark Void for the first time over twelve months ago the creators use..."

"A flurry of new titles have already raised the bar in 2010 and have set the precedent for what’s yet to come this year. Capcom’s latest rocket-powered offering brings high hopes and even higher expectations from fans, but can Dark Void boost itself into the hearts and minds of gamers?"

""Basically, Dark Void is great at delivering memorable first-time experiences. The moments that follow, however, might leave you feeling like you’ve fallen into one great big hole – a void, if you will.""