Unreal 2: The Awakening Special Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Unreal 2: The Awakening is like any other First Person Shooter game. You are the last hope of the world again, and you must take on the enemy (mostly) alone. Only to be rewarded with similar cut scenes of your transport going from - or coming to your space ship. (Although your First Mate, Aida, is somewhat good looking (...))It's an entertaining story at least. And probably worth the (...) asking price for what it is. Just expect to play it for 6 - 10 hours with little replay.
What sets this game a part from other shooters is the one sniper mission where you have to protect a mechanic from a sniper vantage point. Or the two mini-base building mission, where you protect others by building a force field and gun turrets. Else, you just hunt for the switch or find the Artifact, and even this is fairly straight forward. And the weapons are very imaginative. (Later on in the game...)
To sum it up: AI is great. Graphics are great. Sound is great. The story is good. Characters are good. And the missions are average. Length of the game is short. And the difficulty is adjustable from very easy to insane.

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Today an outcast...tomorrow a hero.Product InformationYou are John Dalton a Marshal for the Terran Colonial Authority and anex-Marine assigned to patrol the edge of human exploration. Unexpectedlyyour monotonous life is shattered by a chilling distress signal. Violent turmoilamong the races has erupted on your watch. You are humanity's only hopefor salvation. Only you can prevent the Awakening.Unreal graphics and sound immerse you in a swarm of alien worlds full ofbreathtaking scenery and brutal action. 3D sound envelops you inhailstorms of bullets mind-jarring explosions and the eerie chatter of alientongues.Expanded Multiplayer (XMP) takes the battle online. XP features newweapons vehicles and maps for up to 32 players in class-based teamwarfare. Experience savage combat in war-ravaged colonies distant alienoutposts and the ruins of ancient civilizations.Product FeaturesIntense first-person shooter that immerses players in an epic sci-fiadventureAdvanced real-time dialog system for fluid communications with yourship’s crew and non-player charactersIncredibly lifelike graphics with skeletal animation; 15 weapons; 24different enemiesSpecial Edition includes latest patches as well as expanded multiplayer (XMP)New weapons vehicles and maps for up to 32 players in class-based teamwarfareUse the included Unreal Editor software to create your own levels ofpersonalized Unreal universe.Windows RequirementsWindows 98 Me 2000 XPPentium III or AMD Athlon 733MHz or higher (Pentium or AMD 1.2GHz orgreater recommended)256 MB of RAM (384 MB or greater recommended)3.0 GB free Hard Disk space8X CD-ROM drive32 MB NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX or better Video Card (64MB NVIDIA GeForce 3/ATiRadeon 8500 or better recommended)Windows compatible Sound Card (NVIDIA nForce or other motherboard/Sound Cardcontaining the Double Digital Interactive Encoder

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Far Cry (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)2004 was a good year for FPS games. Both HALF LIFE 2 and FAR CRY were released. Whereas DOOM III and QUAKE IV came and went - mostly unnoticed, these two were here to stay. Nevertheless, whereas HL2 eventually got to my nerves with the whole STEAMed-permission-to-play-for-30-minutes blunder, FAR CRY was the game I loved the most and replayed again and again.
The graphics are just amazing! HL2 may have crisp and clear textures too, however, FAR CRY's are also realistic and detailed even at maximum resolution. The controls are intuitive and remapable - and take the character (Jack Carver) precisely where you want him. Running is fast and crawling is effectively silent. When greater distances are to be covered, vehicles are available to commandeer.
The weapons are beautiful: a mix of real and futuristic improvements. Ammo is never really a problem (well, with the exception of the Sniper rifle bullets and the RPG loads when they would really tip the balance in your favor) and, most importantly, the damage they inflict is TRULY BALANCED: both enemies and player go down with about the same amount of damage (you would be surprised on how many games this is not true - STALKLER for one...).
The story is interesting, the locales truly breathtaking and the horizon the further you have ever seen in any game! True free roaming is not actually available (try to round an island with a speedboat to circumvent same stubborn enemies and a black helicopter will chop you to pieces), however the taste is at the tip of your tongue the whole time.
The sounds and music have been worked on with care and they maximize the gaming experience.
My only (minor) objection focuses on the battles with the mutants: FAR CRY features one of the best enemy AI ever encountered. I truly savored battling human AIs - but was apprehensive when another mutant segment was coming up. The game is so realistic that it truly shines in real environments and opponents. Then again, it never lets you get bored either...
I am not an easy costumer (check out my other reviews, you will see what I mean...); nevertheless,
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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Paradise Gone Wrong!Product InformationEx-Ocean Patrol officer Jack Carver runs a small charter operation in the SouthPacific. Some claim he left the Patrol in search of a new life others say hewas ousted against his will. Either way Jack now goes where the currents carryhim transporting tourists and small cargo amongst remote islands via his boatthe Sirocco. Business seems slow until a fetching journalist hires him to escorther to an uncharted island in Micronesia. Little does Jack know that hissun-drenched course in life is about to take an unexpectedly deadly turn.Their destination? A carefree utopia of white sands emerald jungles andcrystal waters fit for the inviting pages of a travel brochure. But as Jack andhis client soon discover paradise can be deceiving. Behind the lush canopiesand lazy hillsides bent minds conspire fashioning their dark agenda under theguard of countless deadly mercenaries.Outwit hordes of cunning mercenaries annihilate threats from more thankilometer away and use every vehicle weapon and strategy at your disposal tooutlast the island's evils and escape with your life. Jack may not know itjust yet but his routine character job will soon be a fond and distant memorywashed away by relentless combat and an all-new brand of tropical terror. Thisis no vacation. It's going to be all-out war as Jack flaunts his will to survivein a tension-filled tale of paradise gone incredibly wrong.Product FeaturesScope Out the TropicsFar Cry's unprecedented 1.2 km draw distance elevates the art of sniping andlong-range gameplay to new levels of intensity.Abuse Your FreedomTake cover in dense foliage submerge yourself underwater commandeer assaultvehicles - even take flight to say alive.Create a Slice of ParadiseBuild your own maps reconstruct game levels and switch from editing to playingon the fly with the unbelievably intuitive Sandbox Editor.Shoot to KillEnemies react in real-time take cover call in reinforcements and use advancedgr

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Hitman: Codename 47 Review

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(More customer reviews)I would of given it 10 stars but, I guess that wasnt an option. This game redefines the whole "shooter" genre. Who else besides me is getting sick of the game that tests how fast you can click, rather how fast you can think? Well, I am and this game rocks the boat! I am not talking about the demo. The demo is like playing on the "paint" program compared to the full game. I used to love Half-Life, and still do! But, to play Hitman, oh my GOD, its as if Im in heaven! The graphics are so incredible, I got lost in the game. The plants move as you walk into them; the fishtanks break; you can even see yourself in the shadows, strangling a chef! Its great! However, there IS a drawback: the graphics are so incredible, if you dont have a suitable graphics card, a part might be messed up.The gameplay and lasting appeal is also great! There are numerous GIGANTIC missions that will keep you on as long as you can keep your eyes from falling out. The levels are different in their own ways and are very nice. WAIT! YOU MUST HAVE 128mb RAM! You can play with 64mb ram, but I warned you, It WILL go slow when you get into some serious gunfights. It will go sooo slow that you will be thinking that you are watching a picture show. I found out the hard way but it is such a good game that I spent $50 to get another 64mb. These are good requirements...
128mb RAM, 500 mhz, good graphics card, good sound card
the rest you should know about. This game is great. DONT forget the pluses! The minuses can be a big part of some action, but if you have the above requirements, get this game. If you dont buy this game, I will personally have a talk with the 47 himself. HAVE FUN! Oh! One last thing, this game can go both ways, you better be able to think. DO NOT load the game thinking its a gorefest run-of-the-mill shooter! You must THINK! THINK! THINK! THINK! DONT GET BOGGED DOWN BY THE THIRD LEVEL EITHER! Thats a tough one, but if you get that one, you will pretty much know what they expect.BUY! BUY! BUY THIS GAME!

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Death can strike anyone for the right price....Product InformationAs the enigmatic Hitman you must use stealth and tactical problem solvingto enter execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximumeffect. You have an arsenal of black market weapons and tools atyour disposal; however choosing the right weapon is critical - attractingattention could lead to early retirement. Learn your environment planyour moves carefully and make every hit count.Product HighlightsPlan each assignment carefully to account for a variety of weapons surveillance data and multiple paths to completion.Access black market weapons decoys traps and personnel from an innovative currency reward system.Sharpen your skills through a comprehensive weapons and agility training session.Artificial intelligence that redefines the genre of the Thinking Shooter.Product FeaturesEnter the world of Hitman -- where you will use strategy and tactics to move among Hong Kong street gangs Russian gunrunners corrupt Hungarian politicians and Colombian drug lords.Scope out the scene and prepare to move into action.Gain access to secure environments.Gather information without attracting attention.Eliminate all obstacles -- bodyguards police guard dogs and more.Track and corner your target with stealth and cunning.Execute your lethal task using a world-class black market arsenal.Wash your hands of the job -- but stay alert. You're not done until youexit without detection.Minimum RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 98 Me XPVistaPentium II 266MHz or equivalent processor64MB of RAM 500MB available hard drive space 8X CD-ROM drive DirectX 7.0 compliant 3D accelerated

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Heavy Metal F.A.K.K.2 Review

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(More customer reviews)There is no question that if you like first person shooters with an actual story, such as the original Unreal or Deus Ex, you'll like this. The story is typical sci-fi silliness, but it doesn't take itself too seriously and it's imaginitive and doesn't get in the way of the game very often. There's a lot of talk about the graphcs, and they are great, but we've come to expect that sort of thing these days. There is also talk about the heroine of the game, Julie, who is certainly pleasant enough to look at, but unless you're 13 or in prison, I doubt it's worth getting the game to watch a computerized cartoon of a good looking woman run around. Game play is well done. You can fight with a weapon in each hand, you can climb and swing on ropes, you can grab on to ledges and pull yourself up. And, something I particularly liked from Deus Ex, there is a training course at the begining of the game to get you familiar with the controls and other concepts. Plus there is a generous helping of weird creatures and gorey violence. The play of the game is hampered by one major flaw, the design of the game itself. It's just glitchy. I have no idea how the PC version plays, but my guess is that this is just a poor port to the Macintosh. If you move too close to a wall you often get stuck and have to find just the right angle to walk away. This can get you killed in a fight. Julie also sometimes sheaths her weapons for no apparent reason or simply stops fighting. There are also video glitches were thngs disappear or are repeated infintely. Most importantly, there is a point in the game where it simply crashed until the publisher finally came out with a patch. And there is simply no Macintosh support anywhere on any of the four or five websites dedicated to this game. None of my e-mails for support were ever answered. Having said all that, I'm still logging plenty of hours playing this one. It is fun, but it can be frustrating.

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F.A.K.K.2 is a universal warning to all Federation deep-space navigators, indicating a dangerous biohazard where life enters and only death remains. F.A.K.K.2 is also the name of a world so sublime, with a secret so great, that only the most terrifying classification could keep the spoilers away. F.A.K.K.2 is also a woman who has assumed the name of the world she cherished, when that name alone could no longer protect her tranquil paradise from greed, cruelty, and annihilation. With vengeance in her soul, love in her heart, and two fully automatic, four-barreled blasters in her hands, F.A.K.K.2 is a ravishing avenger on a deadly mission. A steel-eyed huntress and expert warrior, F.A.K.K.2 fights with a single purpose: she will not rest until she's freed her sister from the ruthless, power-hungry monster who abducted her when he ravaged their majestic planet and stole its greatest secret. The game's story picks up where the movie leaves off. You control F.A.K.K.2, who must now defend her home world from invasion by a Borg-like collective known as GITH Industries. GITH is an ugly megalomaniac who wants to dominate the universe and either possess or decimate everything that lives and breathes. He has been motoring around the galaxy in a spaceship strapped to a conquered, decimated planet. The company is looking for an upgrade and has discovered Julia's world. F.A.K.K.2 is the only thing that stands between GITH and total control of the universe. Time for our heroine to break out the four-barreled blasters again. The game is played in a third-person perspective with equal parts action and adventure. Among its key features are dynamic environments, visible damage, and two-handed combat.

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