Killer 7's protagonist's aim is to stop outbreaks of terrorism around the world. Named Harman Smith, the man's mind is split into seven different personalities, and he'll have to use the different abilities of each persona to 'take out' (in the Mafia sense, not the date sense) targets. Not skimping on story, Harman is on a mission of revenge for the killing of his beloved Suzy. Check out the press release for more.

SEVEN DEGREES OF PERSONALITIES COME TOGETHER TO FORM ONE 'KILLER' PRODUCT IN CAPCOM'S KILLER 7 FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- July 11, 2003 -- Capcom Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced new details on its stylized hard boiled action adventure Killer 7� for the Nintendo� GameCube. Featuring striking cel-shaded visuals, Killer 7 chronicles the connection between two men whose intertwined paths develop into a compelling tale of fate, revenge, and altering personas. Killer 7 propels players into the consciousness of one man, and his seven different personalities, in an effort to stop a wave of disconcerting indiscriminate terrorism that is plaguing the world. Killer 7 is scheduled to be released in 2004. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating is pending.

In Killer 7, players take on the role of Harman Smith an unlikely assassin who lives life at his own pace. Switching between seven different personalities, he employs each character's abilities to terminate targets he deems "deserving to die." Years have passed and violence and instability have started to beleaguer developed nations. People with crazed and distorted smiles are appearing throughout the world. Anyone with this "Heaven's Smile" becomes violent and begin attacking anyone within close proximity. Now these crazed soldiers have started to overthrow huge city governments and have even taken the life of Harman's beloved Suzy. It is up to the player to utilize the special powers that dwell within Harman's seven "partners" to assassinate Kun Lan, the powerful underworld kingpin behind it all.

Among the many features Killer 7 will deliver are:

Distinctive and visually stunning approach to cel shaded environments

Unique cast of playable characters � Each persona has different strengths, special abilities and powers that help Harman proceed through the game.