Foo announced

Singularity Software has today announced that it will be publishing a stealth-based action game called Foo for the PC early next year. The game, which is being developed by Sweden-based Idol FX, is described as a "sneak, steal, and trap-em-up."

Set in ancient China, Foo will challenge players to enter palaces and temples in the dead of night, loot them, and escape before the sun rises. Before each game, players will be able to choose a selection of traps to take in with them for hindering the progress of rivals, although every trap component carried will make movement slower and mean less room for hauling treasure.

There will be five different characters in the game including a dragon, a tiger, an ape, a panda, and a rat--each with its own unique set of skills and characteristics. The game will also boast a random level generator, ensuring that no two games ever have to be the same.

Foo is scheduled for release in Europe in the first quarter of 2003. No North American release has been confirmed at this time, but we'll bring you more information on the game as it becomes available.