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First Crackdown 2 Review Score Released

Crackdown 2 is one of the most anticipated Xbox 360 titles on the market, and although the game will be released this coming Tuesday, no reviews have gone live. That situation has just changed.

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Bocanegra5836d ago

Really enjoyed the demo especially when all the freaks come out. Its a blast to run them over as they mill about in the streets.

monk3395836d ago (Edited 5836d ago )

Great game.

mikeslemonade5835d ago

The graphics of this game are unacceptable. It looks like a high-res cell shaded Wii game. It looks so bad that it effects the gameplay.

Rainstorm815835d ago

even though games arent ALL about graphics, but it really takes away from this game. I also feel like there were many if any improvement on the original.

I may rent it but from what i experienced on the demo......lackluster at best.

I do wanna try out the 4 player co-op though.

Conloles5835d ago

Mikeslemonade nice rant, the graphics aren't unacceptable - they're cel shaded and look pretty awesome or so I think. You get to see the whole city and it has a nice sort of cartoony feel to it to make you feel like you're writing your own comic.

Having said that you'll never get it through your punitive mind that any Xbox game can be good.

Blackfrican5835d ago

I completed it last night. The game is extremely repetitive. Also, the game may have the worst ending of any game I ever experienced. Without spoiling it, I believe they attempted a cliffhanger without ever building up the suspense. I didn't get to experience co-op which makes any game more enjoyable, but when 99% of the story consists of activating 27 lasers and defending 9 bombs without much of a twist, the game owes you more story. As with most cell shaded games, graphics do not hold the game back.

ProjectVulcan5835d ago

Following reviews have not been remotely as kind though it seems. sevens, sixes and a 4. Probably average out somewhere in the 7 region if it matters to you

No Way5835d ago

So, apparently you only play games that look 'good.' Sucks for you.

Go play Lair.

UnwanteDreamz5835d ago

So, apparently you have a problem with personal opinions? Sucks to be you.

Go play in traffic.

Legosz5835d ago

I got this game last night and the single player is decent, it's repetitive like the first one, go here kill this guys, kill these zombies etc etc. The multiplayer is a blast I LOVE jumping around in the city and the servers are really good I have not been disconnected once. If you are a multiplayer guy and love free roaming and shooting then sure get the game it is good in that aspect. But if you want an amazing storyline, great characters, and very detailed gameplay then skip out on this.

Crackdown has always been about having "fun", and with this game it is exactly what they give us, the gamers, "fun".

creatchee5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

Mikeslemonade has had a long history of going out of his way to bash the 360 (and pretty much anything non-Sony) and is one of the more insidious PS3 fanboys on this site. No Way was pointing this out with his Lair comment.

Judging by your comment history, you are not much better than Mikes. But then again, that's just my personal opinion.

Am I entitled to it?

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kingdavid5836d ago

Gamesthirst FFS.

What a poor article.

Bereaver5835d ago

%^&* why did I even click on it? I didn't notice it was gamesthirst. :(

pain777pas5835d ago

The game is fun but looks old by todays standards. Still might get this though.

JoySticksFTW5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

If you like GTAIII (who doesn't?), you'll probably like CD. Same simple fun of GTAIII with superpowers added.

In fact I think the guy that originally made GTA, went on to create CD (could be wrong about that though)

EDIT

@ "That's just wrong JoySticksFTW"

Now that's funny! Sorry, man. I'll give you a Bubble for my poor taste :)

hassi945835d ago

The 3D GTA series is one of my favourite series' of all time. I found Crackdown, and even more in it's sequel; bland boring and unsatisfying to play.

Also yes the guy who origannly made GTA made the first Crackdown, but that was GTAI, the top down 2D one with hardly any links in gameplay mechanics to Crackdown.

PeterGriffinSays5835d ago

I played the demo. Shyt looked like it was an Xbox 1 launch title. Come on guys, don't front.

Cold 20005835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

I dont know who you are guy but you definatly HAVE NOT played the demo otherwise you wouldnt say that.

You sound like one of those buthhurt $ony fanboys that pray day and night that every 360 exclusive sucks and end up feeling the pain of seeing it being a great game. Theres nothing more painful than that for you guys :)

Modnation looks like a PSP game, does that make it sh!tty ? Oh sorry must not apply to the PS3.

PeterGriffinSays5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

How can I be a butthurt fanboy when I play my 360 more than my PS3. >_>

I just keep shyt real. Played me some Mass Effect 2 yesterday. Now THAT is how a 360 game should look. Not like that BS Crackbutt 2 game.

sid4gamerfreak5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

the graphics of this game r just...awful

it detracts from an otherwise great experience

hennessey865835d ago

another 360 exclusive and the ps3 fangirls are out in force pretending to have played the demo. Crackdown was one of the most fun games i have ever played and as for the demo it was the same great crackdown which isnt a bad thing. The graphics are great i love the art style and the fact that you can go anywhere you can see in the game i think they have done great job cant wait to play the full game

mrcash5835d ago

dude the graphics are horrible, the demo was fun, but geez couldn't they have made the visuals better.

hennessey865835d ago

i respect your opinion but i like the look of the game. The art style is great. I do like realistic graphics aswell but it makes a nice change to play something different every once in a while

Jazz41085835d ago

The cartoon look and the shading remind me of uncharted. Uncharted does a better job at it but it still looks like a cartoon.

vhero5835d ago

Shame the original devs didn't make this game Realtime worlds as they would have made it a lot better game. MS fault that happened though and the game obviously suffered for it. If you play the demo you will see what I mean.

Kahvipannu5835d ago

Everything is MS fault in N4G..

I'll be definitely picking this up, sooner or later.

moparful995833d ago

This game is getting some bad reviews despite what this article would have you believe. Gametrailers gave this game a 7.9 and after seeing the game in action I would have to agree.. This games only saving grace is the open world playground.. Being able to jump around and climb buildings is neat but other then that the game is a big let down...

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Natsu X FairyTail5836d ago (Edited 5836d ago )

I never really played CD1 alot back then but I liked the bits that I've played so it's good to hear the 2nd one is better.

edit: It's also good to see that the haters are still up and active with the dumb disagrees. keep it up girls.

georgeenoob5836d ago

I thought you've been here long enough to realize how this site works.

Commenting anything positive about 360 or anything negative about PS3 = DISAGREE

Vice versa of that = AGREE

whothedog5835d ago

Not really check my comment history, I dissed Fable 1 and no one seemed to agree. You just don't hear me crying about it.

RockmanII75835d ago

anyone thinking this site isn't PS3 centered is either stupid or lying to themselves

Nitrowolf25836d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

The disagree/agree system on this site
i just don't know

regardless of what side you are one, you get disagrees
idk would it be better if they just trashed that system?
i could see people then commenting if they disagree or agree then

But Natsu you really shouldn't comment about the disagree if you have a problem with it as that only provokes more disagrees

@below

its not that i don't care about the disagrees or agrees
the system should add an explanation system of some sort
much like what they have with bubble when you click + or - you see a list of why the deserve it.

ddurand15836d ago

really? who gives a fuck about disagrees?

this is one of 2 series that I wish were on my PS3, gears being the other one. not surprised to see it get a good score. Gonna have to give the demo a playthrough on my brothers xbox.

moparful995833d ago

Why is everyone so up in arms about the agree/disagree's? Its not like it affects anything at all and it's just peoples opinions. We all know everyone has their own opinion despite their reasoning or lack there of.. But whatever..

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PirosThe4th5835d ago

I agree even though I like PC better cuz Fairy Tail is great...
Games like this should be on PC also...

vhero5835d ago

This site PS3 centred?? Amazing on the PS3 reviews they say the same about the 360... It's either 1 or the other?? Which is it?? How about you all just shut up and stay on topic eh?? I know this is ironic as this is off topic but people need to shut up talking about fanboys and agrees/disagrees and actually talk about the news that's linked!

No Way5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

You can tell this site is PS3 centered when PS3 positive,
or x360 negative, comments get 100+ agrees.

I can't recall ever seeing a x360 positive comment get 50+ agrees.

Theonik5835d ago

The site is polluted with fanboys of either side is the answer. Just ignore the agrees/Disagrees. They should have trashed the bubble system and Agrees ages ago.

WildArmed5835d ago

I never really finished Crackdown 1..
but i still play it for a fun-fest once in awhile.
Honestly, if you ask me what the story is or if there are any characters in the game.. i couldn't tell u.
but it's fun..
So once this game hits bargain price, gonna pick it up!
Hopefully i'll be half-way through crackdown 1 by then lol

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callahan095836d ago

Is this from @Gamer? The new magazine sold by Best Buy?

UnSelf5836d ago

i want this game so bad :(

lzim5835d ago

just a couple more days.. or nights on the street corners and lawns to mow.

UnSelf5835d ago

lol

nah i dont own a 360 as i am far to in love wit my ps3 (which just got YLOD). but when i had a 360 this game changed my life.

my personal GGOAT

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Looking Back to 2010 with Crackdown 2 - Agent of Mayhem

Darren writes: "“XBOX NEEDS EXCLUSIVES!”. Sound familiar? It’s something that has been ringing in my ears since becoming an Xbox gamer nearly 20 years ago. It’s possibly the longest standing and harshest criticism levelled against Microsoft’s console family, and I can’t say I wholly disagree. However, there are some out there which can slip through the net every now and then. But bucking the trend was the original Crackdown, which was not one of them. It shifted a very healthy amount of units as well as drawing in universal praise from critics. A sequel then, would be a no-brainer."

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IRetrouk2178d ago

It was basically crackdown 1 with zombies, was fun but corners were cut, solid game though.

Minute Man 7212177d ago

I'm still playing this, activating the beacons is a pain in the ass

IRetrouk2177d ago

Collecting those orbs and upgrading your character were addictive, it was just a shame they played it safe instead of going all out, didnt take anything away from how fun the game is though.

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RamRod882177d ago

Crackdown 1 was one of the underrated gems of last gen. I loved that game. Crackdown 2 was crackdown 1 with added zombies and gave the map a paint job. Disappointing, but still enjoyed it for what it was with the added wingsuit, toybox mode and 4 player co-op. Crackdown 3 was basically what Crackdown 2 should have been.

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Crackdown 1 & 2 Are Currently Free on Xbox One

While it is unclear at this time whether its a glitch or intentional. Crackdown, and Crackdown 2 are now free for download on the Xbox store.

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b163o12259d ago (Edited 2259d ago )

🤣🤣🤣

mikeslemonade2259d ago

2 of the weakest graphical games

b163o12258d ago

Oh come on man, Out of all the games under M$.....really

King_Noctis2258d ago

Free is free. They could have done nothing and no one would have said anything.

So what’s the problem again?

xX-oldboy-Xx2258d ago

Sometimes it's better to do nothing, like in this case.

Or are they buttering people up for an xsx version of Crackdown 3? Re-Cracked perhaps?

King_Noctis2258d ago (Edited 2258d ago )

So let me get this straight, you think they are wrong for giving out free games to gamers?Do they force you to download the game? Are the free games expired after a set amount of time? Do they force people to buy an SX version of the game if it comes out?

You know I have seen many stupid comments over the year on this site, and yours is nearly on the top of that list, no offense.

xX-oldboy-Xx2258d ago

No they're not wrong - have at it. Just not a very worthwhile gesture. The games are old, average at best going by people's comments.

Have a crack mate, don't hold back - you couldn't upset or offend me if you tried.

And if you didn't pick up, the second part of my comment was in jest. But you lit are very defensive about ms and their pro-consumer attitude these days.

Lighten up champ - gonna be a long gen ahead haha

Casepb2259d ago

Crackdown 1 was always free.

isarai2259d ago

Yeah this, grabbed it like two years ago. Wish there was a way to play the X-enhanced version on PC

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Abnor_Mal2259d ago

Stay at home initiative? Not everyone has Gamepass.

Ulf2259d ago

Crackdown 1 was a *great* game.

franwex2259d ago

Crackdown 1 was fun 13 years ago. Somewhat still fun today

Crackdown 2 sucks.

Crackdown 3 is like Crackdown 1, but with better graphics.

Play Crackdown 3. It’s a fun weekend game.

DARK_WOLF2259d ago

Crackdown 3 shouldv never existed. Of all the games microsoft couldve poured money into making they chose this.

Simply as a marketing game to show off their 'cloud' tech. Sure wasnt made for xbox fans but they tried to shove it down our throats for 5 years regardless.

No thanks.

Kribwalker2259d ago

agreed. crackdown 3 was a fun quick romp

Godmars2902259d ago

@DARK_WOLF:
CD3 exists as an attempt to showcase a version of cloud supported gaming. That said version fell apart is besides the point.

hamburgerhill2258d ago

I wish they would have just done a Crackdown 1 remake with extras instead of Crackdown 3. All those years wasted on a game that for me felt like anything but crack down.

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Crackdown 1 and 2 DLC Is Currently Free On The Xbox Live Store

Crackdown 1 and 2 were both given for free to Xbox One users to celebrate their launch on the Xbox Live Store and backward compatibility support for the Xbox One. In addition to giving the games for free, Microsoft is now also giving the DLC for Crackdown 2.

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darthv722624d ago

That's cool. i got the game last month on GwG and now the free dlc.

PhoenixUp2624d ago

Can’t complain about free games

Still hate what happened with Crackdown 3 though

Sciurus_vulgaris2624d ago

I'm pretty sure even Microsoft isn't pleased with Crackdown 3 either, as they went silent on it.

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TheColbertinator2624d ago

The SP got boring quick.

The MP is ok but I have better games to play now.

jznrpg2624d ago

2 isn’t even worth downloading

annoyedgamer2624d ago

Yea it's a bore. Nothing comared to the original.

Johnson512624d ago

Thats great....I just got game last week and i love it

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