Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a set of two downloadable games for both Xbox 360 and PS3, that take place ten years before the events of the upcoming movie, where crime and terror rule the city.

The End is Nigh will allow you to play as either Rorschach or Night Owl, as they take on the task of cleaning up the streets… with their fists! While beating down fools, you’ll also be uncovering dangerous conspiracies and secrets from the past. Sounds intriguing!

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 1 will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on March 4th, with an appearance planned on the PlayStation Store the next day.

Check out the new Watchmen: The End is Nigh website to geek out a little before the release of the game. You can also have a look at the excellent arcade game based on the Watchmen over here.