Learn more about Tom Clancy's EndWar. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn the year 2020, constant depletion of resources has precipitated the unthinkable: a third and final world war. Thousands of units clash in skirmishes the world over, and billions of lives are at stake in the global conflict. Who will triumph when the superpowers of the near future collide in a bloody conflict where the stakes are high and the body count higher? Tom Clancy's EndWar thrusts you into the center of a massive world war and places you in the general's seat.Take command of any of three customizable armies and engage in fierce battles across the United States, Europe and Russia, growing your army's strength as you gain experience. Coordinate your strategy at the speed of thought using your own voice to control your units. Fight your way across not just remote battlefields, but some of the world's most iconic cities, including Washington, D.C., Paris and Moscow. Engage in massive online battles comprising hundreds of players and lasting months at a time. Experience the terror and devastation of war in a future not far removed from our own as you fight with all your strength to save your homeland from utter destruction.
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Tom Clancy's Endwar was a great game overall. What I liked the most about the game was the voice controls. The voice controls make the game a lot easier. The battles were really fun; although they were a bit too easy. Also, the storyline is really short, so I'm a little disappointed there. Another thing that I was disappointed about was the fact that you are only fighting battles. I thought that in this game one could control the entire military, economic, and logistical might of their chosen country. Sadly, this is not the case. Also, the storyline is a bit unrealistic. A more likely scenario would be the U.S., the E.U., Australia, and maybe India fighting together against the Russians, the Chinese, North Korea, and maybe Iran. Also the name does not fit the game, at the end of the game nothing really comes to an end except for the "war" and the game. Overall, this was a great game. If I were you I would rent this game first. Also, the headset bundle version of this game is a real steal!
What's great about it: Voice controls, graphics
What's not so great: The storyline is really short, and its also sort of unrealistic.
Learn more about Mass Effect. (Flash demo) Every 50,000 years, ancient machines swoop down and send the galaxy spinning into a continual cycle of extinction. Careful not to leave behind any evidence of their existence, these merciless machines have fooled everyone into thinking this deadly process is just a legendary hoax, but you know the truth. The most important struggle the galaxy has ever seen now needs your help. Join the fight against an alien onslaught and save the future of the universe.Take on the role of Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy and lead your elite recon squad in intense, real-time combat across a galaxy on the brink of turmoil and despair. Assume responsibility for the lives of your team members, whom you must rely on to stop the swarms of hostile alien enemies. The characters you control communicate via branching dialogue and display emotions through various facial expressions. This is an RPG that really thrusts you into the action. Choose your squad, weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance. Most of all, harden your heart to face an enemy that lacks even an ounce of mercy.
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Overall this game was great. The story was very good and it's dependent on the dialog choices you pick during the game. There are so many choices to pick for shepard when you first start out, and each one will change the game drastically. The controls were a little tricky, but you'll get used to them after about 5 minutes. My only problems were the delay in the graphic processing, but it's understandable considering the graphics are so good. The love scene was a bit too much, but thankfully you don't see anything except for maybe someone's posterior. Other than those two things this game was money well spent, and this is the best RPG for the 360 so far (until Knights Of The Old Republic 3 comes out), I highly recommend it.
What's great about it: Great graphics, good story, decent combat, good replay value
What's not so great: graphic glitches, love scene was uncalled for