Here's an interesting direction from Bethesda. Their upcoming title Rogue Warrior may be one of the less hyped titles shown at E3 this year, but we thought we'd give it a shot anyway.

After a few minutes with the devs and their game in Bethesda's closed demo room, we got a better idea of what to expect with this shooter. It doesn't have too much flash, and we're not sure about the substance yet, but if you're into 1980's action flicks, then this game may be worth checking out. And for history and military buffs, Richard Marcinko's life was another point of inspiration for this game, and he collaborated with Bethesda in its creation.

Richard Marcinko has lent his talents to Bethesda in presenting Rogue Warrior, a new FPS title with a unique flair that borrows from his real-life exploits and classic 1980s action movies. We were treated to a private demo with some of the Rogue Warrior staff at this year's E3.

Playing as Marcinko is quite an experience, as he tries to disrupt a North Korean missile program during the Cold War. We watched as our demonstrator went through the game in a freestyle manner, going both stealth and running in guns blazing, showing off the freedom of choice players get. Another interesting element are the multiple combat kills, totalling over 25 death sequences, and various A.I. routes, depending on how you play. For example, if you prefer stealth, you can probably navigate an entire level (or nearly an entire level) without having to fight more than one or two people at once; however, if you take a direct approach or accidentally alert the enemy, then the A.I. will start sending in the cavalry. Rogue Warrior is also a very environment-conscious, challenging players to try both play styles, as choosing either approach has its strengths and drawbacks.

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