User Review : Damnation

Is Damnation Damned?

Throughout this week for those who have not been paying attention whether they are living under a rock or what not; a title that has hit the PS3, PC, and 360 called "Damnation" is not like an average third-person shooter. Acrobatic freedom fighters try to take on the likes of a soon to be tyrant in this seemingly action filled game.

I say seemingly as the action seems almost null in various places, this is not your typical shooter title where you will be facing waves of enemies at first; but rather enemies who have been spread out amongst the massive levels. Though of course this isn't a bad thing as many of these enemies are snipers with a few having shotguns and pistols just as your character does. The AI will move and navigate through the stage just as you will with your own character and their is no cover system so you are always on your toes whether playing through Hardcore or Insane difficulty.

Insofar as I've played through the first two levels (currently working on the second) I have found that their aren't to many glitches as I thought their might be at least from what I've heard from various other sites. The glitch that most people may find to be the best or so I have found out is that by playing on a difficulty a step higher than casual and beating the first level; I was able to option both the trophy for hardcore and casual for completing the first level (which is a silver and a bronze trophy for those who don't know).

Another pretty big aspect to the game is the inclusion of an online as well as offline (split screen) multiplayer. Many may not care, but for those trophy grabbers this is one where you must complete the game with another; and if that glitch for trophies still holds down the lane then simply have a friend take you through Insane difficult and by the time you beat the game you will have gained a few Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies.

The inclusion of a multiplayer mode is pretty nice touch, but certainly could have done without and perhaps added a bit more to the main storyline, inclusion of more weapons or even just more stages; yet I am not going to complain to much as it is a pretty fun way to challenge other people who have bought the game (luckily there were others out there!)

Aside from the trophies I've found the game to be pretty satisfying for killing time, I would not recommend running out and buying it as it just hit the shelves today; but rather go to your local blockbuster, FamilyVideo or even Hollywood video and try to find the game for rent; perhaps later on down the line when the game becomes 29.99 or even 39.99 then perhaps the price can be justified. For those who love steampunk and third person shooters please just hold off on this title for a little while or resort to renting.