The four-player co-op mode is absolutely central to what Too Human is all about. It’s best compared to something like Diablo, where each player picks a class of avatar and heads out for some hunting-‘n’-gathering as a group. Initially, there will be five types of warrior to choose from, with extra classes available as downloadable content further on down the line. They include the Bioengineer (able to repair damage sustained by his colleagues), the Champion (able to attack from the air), the Bezerker (the melée expert), the Commando (demolitions man), and the Defender. He’s the “tank,” as it’s called. This means he distracts the opposition by getting the tar kicked out of him while the rest of the group plans a strategy. An interesting aside is that the Xbox Live mode allows players to drop in and out at will, but the game dynamically reacts to the relative strengths or weaknesses of the team as players arrive or take off, changing the opposition in real-time to always ensure a fair fight. Sounds too ambitious to be true, right?

The benefit of this system is that the game is just as fun to play on your own as it is with a group of friends or enemies, which will come as a relief for any Final Fantasy XI veteran sick of being eaten by snot monsters every time they venture outside on their lonesome. Actually, it’s funny that we mention an MMORPG, as the incredible level of customization is reminiscent of something like World of Warcraft. Silicon Knights reckons that the possible permutations are effectively endless, with each decision you make opening up a new skill tree, allowing you to create your perfect gladiator. And your warrior will be transferable toToo Human’s potentially numerous sequels, should it come down to that.