It depends on what you like about video games. If you like independent or experimental games DoD is worth a try. I had a lot of fun with it.
If you go into the game expecting it to be like the hundreds of other futuristic FPS games, you'll be disappointed because it's different. But go in with an open mind and it's a pretty gripping game.
haha. I even thought twice about that because I knew you would be an expert in the subject of speed.
But to continue on that same line, Saboury's Corvette could be compared to the big studios, having the $ and clout to get to speed so quickly.
Yahtzee actually reviewed this game this week, too.
http://www.escapistmagazine...
I'm also going to have to check this game out. Been hearing a lot about it and the realism, variety and graphics have me sold on checking out a genre I don't really follow.
I believe you can get the game for the PC right now... I may be wrong, though.
It was neat to have a WWI section. Running through the trenches was pretty cool, and the part where you had to put a gasmask on that obscured your view successfully created a sense of uncomfort and panic to mirror real life.
There's not a lot of games set in WWI. So that was nice. And the DoD levels that were set in WWII were different thematically and more powerful than most WWII games.
You got to remember that Phantom EFX is an independent publisher with a VASTLY smaller budget compared to the big guys. And this is their first console release.
Most likely they are waiting so they can focus marketing $$ in the US now, and then turn to a different marketing strategy when it releases to the rest of the world.
You can't go from 0 to 100 mph in 2 seconds.
Wow. That is interesting. A license to buy. crazy.
The style is definitely refreshing. I also really liked how the soundtrack built up to high action sequences. It really felt like playing a movie.
But does it beat the Co-op mode from Double Dragon?
I loved GTA V, and Lost and the Damned. Great setting, great storytelling. Much more mature themes compared to most games. Great presentation. I imagine The Ballad of Gay Tony will build on those qualities.
Too true, REALgamer. It's because there's no agreed upon way to relate or interpret game scores. For the movies, the five stars are ubiquitous.
But games are more difficult to judge because everyone's experience will be different by their interactive nature.
And then you have metacritic which can take the context out of game ratings by averaging them together. I know they have a system or algorithm or something that they use to weight certain reviewers against oth...
For sure. Review scores get way too much weight. It actually makes you wonder if people take the time to read the entire review, or even the first sentence. They'll base their entire opinion on the score.
You're not alone.
I also didn't much care for the Halo franchise.
For Mr. North's credit, He is being very polite. Before people start slinging rocks at him and all.
That's very true, but it's a great problem to have!
That's a good point, about the marketing matching the artistic style. But I agree. And taking the cell-shaded/humorous approach was a smart move considering the games that are also releasing the same week. It will help Borderlands stand out.
Yeah, I think this game just jumped up in my "To Review" list for the City Weekly.
Cell shading works great if it's done right. It makes a game seem more like a moving work of art. Cartooning a character up can also help w/ the uncanny valley.
Yeah, the D-pad is the first thing to stick or break. Luckily it's not excessively needed for most games.
But despite that flaw, I think the 360 controller is the best controller I've ever played with.
And even if you can get the deals set so you are on store shelves, there're even more hurdles. I Went into my local GameStop last week, asking for DoD. Actually went to two GameStops. Neither had the game. The one guy told me they were supposed to but someone higher up said nobody was going to care about the game and that they didn't even do preorders. So he was vague about whether they ordered it and it was late, or what.
But bottom line, they kind of laughed when I mentioned th...