Bungie's Marathon was one of the most difficult games to pass judgment on from this week's PlayStation Showcase. The trailer kicked off with a disclaimer: "not actual gameplay", which in itself felt slightly out of place, given how gameplay-heavy the showcase was in its entirety. Then came a burst of rhythmic synth music; some colorful visuals of matrix-like plants and humanoids; a sci-fi figure darting along a corridor wearing a backpack with a timer counting down, holding what looked like an automatic rifle, gatling gun or laser cannon in both hands.
As the camera pulled out, the same soldier-type ran past a wall adorned with the Bungie logo. The fighter emerged into an open space, before being immediately struck down by another combatant, this one an equally-stylized sniper at range. The music then went a bit Daft Punk, and a glitchy 'Marathon' title card danced neon yellow and black across our screens. "Discover more at Marathonthegame.com," read a prompt. Do that now, and you'll find various making-of-style videos, email sign up boxes, and, crucially, a wee bit more on what the game is about.
