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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War. The Limited Edition includes a collectible steel book DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book, a bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle available during online play.
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from MA
So overall, this game isn't too bad. The story leaves much to be desired, but that's not what I play this game for. This is simply a balls to the wall gorefest.
There is a good range of weapons in the game from pistols and machine guns to grenade launchers and flamethrowers. Your most used gun will likely be the Lancer, a semi-automatic rifle with a chainsaw in place of a bayonet. It's the most versatile gun in the game, with the chainsaw perfect for taking out enemies up close.
The story didn't draw me in too much. There's some heartbreak and "twist" moments, but nothing that I didn't expect might happen. Some of the enemies you face are simply annoying (i.e. wretches), especially when the game throws about 20 at you and they're all easily killed. The final boss is incredibly easy, as long as you can hold your trigger finger down you've won half the battle (the other half being to wait a couple minutes). And don't get me wrong, some of the Locust are a pain to take down, but as long as you've got a wall to stay behind, you won't be in any immediate danger.
The redeeming quality of this game is being able to play in Co-op mode and take on the hordes of enemies with a friend. Another would be... well... Horde mode!, where you fight against increasingly difficult and numerous waves of Locust.
In the end I'd just say rent it, or play it with a friend who owns it (like me).
What's great about it: Co-op, Horde mode
What's not so great: Enemy difficulty, story
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Return to Liberty City and the cruel streets in this second take of Grand Theft Auto IV. Customizable cars let you design Niko Bellic's ride as he travels the city in search of his fortune and an escape from his past. Intricate maps and the hottest music available on the stereo make Grand Theft Auto IV a wild adventure.
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from MA
I'm a big fan of the GTA series. This game only made me more of a fan after being a bit let down by San Andreas.
First off, you can interact with nearly EVERYTHING in this city. You can pick up a brick and hurl it at an enemy, find numerous small alleyways with a fire escape you can run up, and find side missions with average people on the street.
The missions are very fun, and start you off small. And when I say small, I mean it! One mission involves throwing a brick through a window, haha. But eventually you get up to the big ones like bank heists, large drug deals and assassinations.
The theme of this game is centered around revenge, unlike trying to amass wealth, as is the central theme in most other GTA's. It also plays a part in some missions, where you have to decide whether or not your victim will die. You can choose to let them live and possibly interact with them later on in the game. This feature allows for even more replay-ability. I might start up a new game and change my paths this time.
The only drawbacks are: 1. If you're just goofing around and trying to die in amusing ways, the death camera lasts way too short thanks to it being in VERY slow motion (we all know you want to see Niko fly headfirst into a building and then land on a car on the street). 2. The story is pretty good, but it could've lasted longer. I felt like this was a quick story to get through. More filler characters than ones that help develop the story. 3. Whenever you hop up to a small ledge, you actually jump past it and fall to your death. I'd like to think Niko has a little better judgement than that.
So overall, despite a few minor drawbacks, this is a very good game. The M rating is well deserved, but who doesn't like that?!
What's great about it: Graphics, Enviroment, Characters
What's not so great: Story could've lasted a bit longer, Falling off a small ledge after climbing up it, Slo-mo deaths
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Mirror's Edge - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn a seemingly utopian city, the tight rein placed on information has created a market for a new type of profession: agile couriers called Runners who transport sensitive data on foot, away from prying eyes. But when a Runner named Faith discovers that her sister has been framed for a terrible crime, she soon finds herself on the run for a reason entirely unrelated to her job. Caught in the sights of unscrupulous opponents determined to hunt her down, Faith now must run for her life. In this soaring, vertigo-inducing cityscape, will she be able to outrun a deadly fate?Mirror's Edge thrusts you into the path of danger with its combination of chase, puzzles, strategy and fierce combat. Run, leap and vault through the complex urban environment with incredibly smooth, acrobatic movements that lend immediacy to the heart-pounding action. Runner vision lets you view the world from the perspective of the Runner as you scan the environment for your next means of escape. Scale walls and leap across rooftops as you strive to evade danger, knowing the continued movement of your feet is the only thing keeping you alive.
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from MA
So I enjoy FPS games very much. But when I heard that was a First Person game with no shooting I was intrigued. It's nice to get away from the constant gore that's put out consistently... as much as I still like that! =P
This game has you utilize strategy instead of hot lead. Although, despite not being a true FPS, you CAN shoot people. You just have to disarm them first!
Health in this game reminds me of Gears of War, in that your health regenerates when hiding from gunfire/melee attacks. But you can die pretty quick as well, 3-4 good hits on you and you're done. I like this though, more realistic than something like Gears of War where you can take about 20 bullets and be halfway in the red.
Overall this is a very solid game. The graphics are clean, smooth, and stunning. Inbetween levels/chapters you get a cartoon of the characters in the game that unfolds the story a bit more. The story itself is pretty engaging as well. Controls are simple, but take some getting used to as I doubt you've played a game like this before! And at $20, why not take a chance on it? Chances are you'll enjoy it.
What's great about it: Only $20, Graphics, Easy Controls
What's not so great: Enviroment could be a little more interactive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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