Wet (video game)

WET
The game's cover art features protagonist Rubi Malone
Developer(s)Artificial Mind & Movement
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Director(s)Patrick Fortier
Producer(s)
  • Philip DeRosa
  • Stéphanie Marchand
Designer(s)Ashraf Ismail
Programmer(s)Philippe Leblanc
Artist(s)Jean-François Mignault
Writer(s)Duppy Demetrius
Composer(s)Brian LeBarton
EngineGaia
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: September 15, 2009
  • EU: September 18, 2009
  • AU: October 1, 2009
Genre(s)Third-person shooter, action
Mode(s)Single-player

Wet is a 2009 third-person shooter action game, developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by Bethesda Softworks for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A PlayStation Portable version was planned, but ultimately cancelled.

Wet's gameplay revolves around killing opponents with both firearms and swords while engaging in acrobatic moves. In its story and setting, Wet follows heroine Rubi Malone (voiced by actress Eliza Dushku), a "problem-solver". Wet's title derives from the euphemism "wet work"  a messy job or task that involves one's hands becoming wet with blood.

Originally set to be published by Sierra Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks eventually announced that they would become Wet's publisher. The game received mixed reviews from critics, garnering praise for its gameplay, music, and production values, but was criticized for its graphics, levels, and lack of innovation. It sold 1 million units. A sequel to the game was announced in 2011, but was cancelled.