Dead to Rights was a great concept that was completely muddled with a pathetic and uncreative sequel. Luckily, Namco seen the potential that the original carried and decided to unleash a complete (and very necessary) reboot of the series. New moves, more guns and plenty of kick-butt action is promised for Dead to Rights: Retribution.

“Dead to Rights: Retribution represents a full re-boot for the franchise, focusing on the raw intensity of mixed combat while introducing a new mature Neo-Noir storyline that better fits its crime drama roots,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations for Namco Bandai America. “Fans can look forward to a new combat system, built from the ground up to seamlessly mix equal parts high-impact gunplay and brutal multi-opponent bare-knuckle brawling as well as a more integrated play experience between Jack and his partner Shadow as they exact revenge on those that have polluted Grant City and tormented its desperate citizens.”

The game will now feature a more advanced cover-system, the ability to play as Jack Slate’s canine companion in certain segments and even more deadly, disarm techniques. A more neo-noir story is set into place this time around, with shady crime figures and corruption within the city set as the main backdrop for Jack’s action-packed journey into justice. In actuality, it sounds like it might be a lot like Max Payne.

You can check out the new screenshots below, and be sure to stay tuned in with Blend Games for more news and updates regarding all things gaming.