Just to let everyone know, Venetica is now on GamersGate if you're looking to purchase it right now. Suprisingly, it's only $9.99.

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-VENETICA/venetica

None of the previews I saw prior to release generated any interest from me, but after watching some gameplay footage on YouTube, I think I might have give Venetica a chance. It looks very "Piranha Byte-ish" in its atmosphere and environments.