Watchmen: The End is Nigh is probably what you would expect from a generic movie game, running around pulling switches to open doors where swarm after swarm of enemies will run at you, making you use your simple beat 'em up combat system to knock them down. The game tries to reference the graphic novel by having the tips section come up as Rorschach's journal etc. but none of it seems to fit. This is no slur on the development of the game, its pretty enough and not completely horrible to play, it's just that it is trying to be Watchmen and that makes the whole experience seem out of place. I think it is worth noting here that I have not actually bought the game, only played the trial version but it was enough to confirm any fears about the game, this isn't surprising as a Watchmen game that tried to connect with the source material would likely be like this.

So, it was to be expected, perhaps my view is incredibly biased as I have looked negatively on the game since it was announced. Perhaps some people will enjoy it. It's also worth mentioning the fact that this game is downloadable, this may be the new distribution method for film games if it works out as it could prove a decent business strategy. Oh look, I'm rambling again.