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Wet combines acrobatics with third-person shooting and close-combat with blades and fists

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Main character Rubi
Main character Rubi
Wet is a third person action game developed by A2M and published under Bethesda Softworks . Sierra entertainment was originally publishing Wet, but after Activision all but destroyed Sierra, WET was left in limbo. Bethesda Softworks then picked up the publishing rights, and released the game in September of 2009.

The gameplay is focused on stylized combat in which the main character, Rubi, can perform various acrobatic moves and quick combat maneuvers. Players are able to target multiple targets at once, and maneuver at high speeds. Rubi can run sideways along walls, slide and even jump astonishing heights. WET is an action game along
Hand to hand combat.
Hand to hand combat.
the lines of Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, and has the basic characteristics of shooters like Gears of War or Wanted. The game also allows for hand-to-hand combat and melee attacks, with the use of a sword or grapples.

 

E3 Trailer and Bethesda Softworks Website:


The trailer of WET shown at E3 2009 and the Bethsoft sub-site for WET portray the game as an homage to grindhouse films and fighting epics such as Kill BIll, using period music, self-referential humor, and over-the-top action and kills.  Players can execute acrobatic moves, ranged combat with a variety of weapons including a modded revolver and a shotgun which can be fired in nearly any direction while navigating terrain, and close fighting with swords and fists.  The player character, Rubi Malone, is hired to locate and return the son of her wealthy employer, although things may not be what they first seem. 

Artificial Mind and Movement Website:


In addition to the above information it is revealed on the website of developer Artifical Mind and Movement that Eliza Dushku, star of the television series Dollhouse, will be providing the voice for Rubi Malone. 
 

Story

Rubi is sent by Mr. Ackers to get back his son. When Rubi does, she finds out that nothing is what it seems.

Gameplay

When playing Rubi the player gets to do a variety of things to kill the waves upon waves of enemies that Rubi faces during the game. The play can shoot a pistol, shotgun and machine gun. The player can do straight third person shooting (over the shoulder), Or can activate slo-mo. When the player jumps or does another acrobatic move, the slow-motion mechanic activates. This mode allows for the use of two weapons simultaneously. A large red circle appears over one enemy, which means that Rubi is locked on to him. Since Rubi has two guns one locks onto the closest enemy and you can aim the other to where ever you choose. In addition to jumping, Rubi can also perform other acrobatic moves. One such move allows her to slide on the ground, which lets her slide under objects and activate slo-mo while shooting enemies. Rubi can also wall run, which makes her sword attacks much stronger and activates slo-mo like all other acrobatic maneuvers.
 

Acrobatics

Rubi does a lot of acrobatics, similar to those in the Prince of Persia franchise. She can wall run to get through areas, swing on polls, and scale up buildings. When fighting enemies, the game wants you to collect multipliers that are placed up in areas where you have to preform acrobatics. You also get bonus points for killing people in an acrobatic style. At the end of each level you are graded on the percentage of kills you perform while in slo-motion during an acrobatic move.
 

Voicework

WET has some star power behind the characters in the game.
 
Rubi Malone -  Eliza Dushku
Mr. Ackers -   Malcolm McDowell 
Zhi - Parry Shen
Rat Boy/Dr. Afro - Ron Yuan
Alan Cumming - Sorrell
James Sie - Ming

Music

One unique thing about WET is the music that is in it. 
 

Bands And Songs

Hypnophonics - "Invasion", "Romance With a Rapist", "Dead Meat", "Children of the Atom", "Scream"
The Brains - "You're Dead"
The Chop Tops - "El Diablo", "Teddy Boy Stomp", Radium Rag"
Corpse Show Creeps - "El Matador", "Rebel Rock"
The Arkhams - "She Lost Control", "Insane"
Creepin Cadavers - "Aquarium", "Frankie Dig a Hole"
Knock Gallery West - "Murder", "As We Ride", "Undead West"
The Long Tall Texans - "Adventure", "Why Did You Lie To Me?"
Three Bad Jacks - "Crazy in the Head"
New Skool Kids - "Surf Song"
Bert Selen - "Western Rock"
The Gutter Demons - "The Office"
Gypsy Pistoleros - "Una Para Todo Es Bandido", "SwitchbladeKissComesClose", The Crazy Loco Loquito"
Agent Del Futuro - "The New Grills"
Notorious MSG - "Chiantown Hustler"
The Creepshow - "Rock N Hall Sweethart"
Mushroom Lounge - "So Fine in The Sunshine"
Brasstronaut - "Old Wise Lies", "Requiem for a Scene"
Echo Pilot - "Three Village Sound Clash"
Eliazar - "Flyin By"
Anonymus - "Thrash and Wet"
 
You can download some off of WET's website and get the full soundtrack list of songs.
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Original US Release Sept. 15, 2009
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