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Velvet Assassin starts with a few points against it. For one, it’s a stealth game, which is a turn off for many people, and a genre that has slipped into obscurity in the current generation. It’s also set in World War II, a time that gamers have visited all too frequently, to the point where many refuse to return. However, there are also aspects of the game that count for it, including the historical relevance. With games like Assassin’s Creed, gamers have become interested in alternate looks at the world’s history, and Velvet Assassin seems to tie into that very well. Sadly, though it had a chance to stand out, Velvet Assassin isn’t any better than the sum of its parts.

While not truly based on historical fact, Velvet Assassin does have some ties to reality. The main character, Violette Summer, is based on the life of a real World War II saboteur named Violette Szabo. Szabo worked with the allies to fight against the German occupation of France, but eventually was captured and executed after her second mission. This, obviously, wouldn’t make for an extremely interesting game, and Summer’s journey branches off and expands on Szabo’s tale. Instead, the game is told through flashbacks as Violette lies in a coma, with each level detailing a different mission.