A Great First Person Shooter
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Resistance: "Fall of Man", is a first-person action game that has an interesting plot and wonderful fighting areas. The aliens are very mysterious and extremely terrifying.  Playing this game during the solo missions (without friendly AI assistance) is unsettling and will make one feel isolated among the creatures.  The feeling of loneliness can get so intense, that players will actually feel relieved when they run into another human.

The areas, once obviously vibrant with people, feel spooky, abandoned, and one wonders if humans are just another species doomed for extinction.  The enemy AI is smart and one can guarantee that they are ready to attack you, often with surgical precision.

The graphics and animation are simply superb. Even the close-ups (of creatures sometimes sneaking up and gnawing on you) are unpixilated and look horrifically real.  With such detail, this game can stand on its own against huge budgeted and overly hyped dynamos like Halo and such.

Ultimately, this game is very well done and improves on the first-person genre. For example, the controls are fast and fluid and there is tons of action without frame-rate issues.  The game also seems devoid of slight pauses that stop the action, for the sake of loading more information.  In contrast, Killzone 2 has that annoying problem, despite being a relatively good game.  While it's true that Resistance can be labeled as just another title in the genre, it can also be said that a similar title has never attained this level of perfection.

In conclusion, this title is a must buy for all PS3 owners.  It is now even more reasonably priced, since its sequel was released. Even after a couple of years, it remains as one of the best games for the system.
4941673
Serious Sam : The Second Encounter is a first person shooter, It is an expansion pack but you do not need the orginal game to install or play. The single player gameplay is excellent, The gameplay is just shoot every thing that moves and proceed to the next level but it is still fun playing. The level design is superb with very long levels and lots of enemies but unlike the first game there are many jumping puzzles and they not fun playing which is why i gave it only three stars. The multiplayer gameplay is not that great but the co-operative gameplay is outstanding, It is one of the best co-operative games i have ever played. Serious Sam is built on the serious engine. I played it on the OpenGL video mode and it runs great. Direct3D is also available but not as polished as OpenGL. The game runs great even when there are hundreds of enemies on screen at the same time. Serious Sam SE is an excellent game if you like doom type fps.
4035228
Cold Winter is indeed a sleeper, as other reviewers have stated here.

It will remind players of both GoldenEye (N64) and Half Life.  It deserves to be kept in a first-person-shooter collection.

I'm glad I found it!  Like a lot of casual console gamers, I am sticking to my PS2 until there is a must-own game for the PS3 (which will probably be GTA4).  So I searched the back catalog for quality shooters to add to my game collection.  I found Project Snowblind, the Socom series, Killzone, Freedom Fighters, and this gem.  It could have been published in 2000, given that its traits and engine are strongly influenced by Half Life (my favorite FPS ever).

Cold Winter has 8 medium-sized environments, split into 15 levels total.  An experienced gamer could breeze through the game in under 14 hours.  There is nothing groundbreaking in its puzzles, interactive environment, or graphics.  But Cold Winter does everything very well.  Smooth frame rates, great voice acting and sound effects, fair cut scenes, descent story, good AI, excellent real-world weapon inventory, and most important, excellent gameplay and intuitive controls.  You will be engaging in firefights within minutes of saving your profile.

As is the case with older, less sophisticated first person shooters, being stealthy only delays the inevitable - you are going to have to engage the enemy and get into serious firefights.  But at least with being stealthy you can take-out the bad guys more swiftly (usually with a grenade or a shotgun).  The bonus objectives are hit-and-miss.  One early bonus objective is to pick your way into an armory to obtain an AK-47.  But you'll end-up with an AK-47 in the next level (possibly minutes later) when you encounter enemies using them.  The tools and weapons you can build from found objects adds a simple puzzle feature to the game (not annoying but not essential to building a winning strategy).  During the game you will gather intelligence, which adds nice details to the story.  Sound design and mixing are top-notch, if a little dated.  So is art and character design.  And the ability to search bodies for tools and armor is a welcome addition to the genre.

Like Half Life, you will feel like the action is unfolding on a giant Hollywood set.  For example, there's a battle in a town square that is a highlight of the game.  How you get through that battle depends on how well you use the environment and seek higher ground.  It's simple by today's standards, but the execution is awesome.  The comparisons to GoldenEye were right on the money.  It is a very fun game you will want to replay (assuming it hooks you early).

This is the kind of game where finding enough ammo will get you through most levels.  Or you can build tools and time bombs and find alternate ways to win.  But either method will take you through the same storyline.

Voice talent as mentioned before is very good.  Actors include Nathaniel Parker, Colin McFarlane, Enn Reitel, Kristy Wu (from Buffy), and Tom Baker (from Doctor Who), who adds his famous velvet baritone as the villain.  Great work.

If you liked the gun battles against the Marines in Half Life, you will certainly enjoy this game.  And I found the action to be far better and more replayable than Red Faction (Red Faction II is a big improvement over the original).  I sold Red Faction.  I am keeping this one.  It is a great find.

Cold Winter does something that has been done before and does it extremely well.  It is fun, engaging, and cinematic at times.  Go get it!
1631689
I don't know how any one can get the real picture on this game with reviews from the fanboys and haters being so predominant. I hope my review is helpful to you.

This is the best first-person-shooter for a SONY platform. The gameplay is fun and solid. Controls are responsive and, as stated by another reviewer, hit detection is accurate. It's a must own launch title for the PS3.

The graphics are in a bit "flat". They don't have that multi-dimension feel that I expected from a next-gen title on such a powerful system. There's no depth to inanimate objects such as grass, boxes, chairs and so forth. Also, you can just run right through dead characters. You don't have the ability to push the bodies around. Also, when walking through grass you literally walk "through" it. It doesn't move you just pass through it. The environments also aren't very interactive. There's not much more you can do besides run, hide and shoot.

The smoothness of the gameplay is impressive. Even when there are loads of characters on screen everything still runs smoothly. This is a testament to the PS3's power. That being said, it also means that this game doesn't really stress the hardware. Resistance delivers and goods and does everything well.

We have to remember that the PS3 is still in its infancy and has a way to go before the software catches up to the hardware. We'll have to wait for the next round of high end games to find out just what the PS3 is capable of.
1363674
COD4 is hands down the best FPS of all time.  The exhilarating graphics, the intuitive controls, the immersive atmosphere (case in point: the opening scene) all interconnect to give you the best first-person shooter ever.

And that's just for the single player campaign...

The multiplayer option is like a culture unto itself.  Easily the best online experience that I've had thus far.

Perhap my only gripe would be the lack of a co-op feature or two-player campaign mode.
1478721
Killzone 2 was a game that had a lot of hype even before it was released, it was tagged as the ultimate first person shooter for the PlayStation 3, it was going to be PlayStation's Halo. So surely with those big boots to fill it could only fail and be a disappointment. Wrong, Killzone 2 really is the ultimate first person shooter for PlayStation 3, you won't be able to put this game down.

Set in the future, the very distant future that is (2357),and having thwarted an attack on the planet Vekta from the Helghast you are Tomas 'Sev' Sevchenko a first class sergeant in the Alpha squad of the ISA, and you are been sent to Helghan to wipe out their remaining troops and leader Visari.

The moment the game begins you are in the thick of the action as gunfire is breaking out all around you, and the good news is the controls are perfect they are real easy to grasp. you will soon find out that you can only carry one gun at a time, but rather than taken from the game it adds as all the guns have their advantages and disadvantages so you will have to chose carefully and that really is the name of the game as you will have to think your moves in this game carefully or you could end up being flanked by the helghast. Their is a couple of different bosses scattered out through the game varying in difficulty. You will sometimes be lumbered with Rico who will accompany you on certain parts of the game and this guy can really give you headaches and you will spend a lot of time reviving him to bad he can't do the same for you.

Rather than a health bar the game uses the recovery system which is avoid getting hit and you will have full health, get hit the screen will start getting red and then dark. There's loads of Intel to collect as well as loads of trophies to collect. Online play is of course included and features all the regular missions you come to expect from a first person shooter.

The graphics and sound are stunning, really next gen, and made for playing on a HDTV and ready to be hooked up to an amp for full effect for all those guns and explosions. The only disappointing thing is that the game itself isn't that long and won't take to long to complete, but it does offer replay value. So yes the wait for the game was a long one but it was sure worth it. BELIEVE.
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Since a lot of reviewers have already laid out the plot, I'll try to concentrate more on what makes this a great (and sometimes disappointing) game.  Bear in mind while reading that I'm fairly new to first-person shooters, as I've preferred 3rd-person games until recently, but am also not a fumbling beginner.  :o)

First the great news:  Area 51 looks great, the gameplay is big fun, and assuming you choose "easy," there's plenty of health, ammo, and cool weapons to go around.  Playing on "normal," which I initially tried, seemed unnecessarily hard, though.  So "easy" isn't all that easy after all.  I gave up on normal fairly quickly and started over on easy.  But back on track - the storyline and conspiracy theory elements are interesting, the occasional cut scenes look darn near like genuine movies, and the first-person perspective has a nice range and depth so you don't get dizzy moving around as with some FPS's.

I disagree with reviewers that say David Duchuvney sounds bored in his dialogues at the beginning of each level.  I found the somewhat deadpan, world-weary tone in keeping with what the character is going through and discovering within the game.

I love that the team you start off with lasts a while, although they get whittled down one-by-one until you're left on your own.  You also encounter other teams at certain points.  They all have a brain and actually fight with some effectiveness, allowing you to get on with the things you have to do.  The enemy AI is pretty good too.  They'll take cover, move around, and when they charge you it's not like a mindless AI zombie.

The weapons are great, and I really like that you can dual-wield assault rifles and shotguns.  The only problem there is when the ammo depletes in one, you automatically drop one weapon and reload the remaining one, which can get you killed in the middle of a firefight.  But that's a small complaint.  There are plenty of breaks in the action so you can relax and look around, which is a very good thing because scattered throughout are secret documents, displays, and other things you need to scan into your inventory.  Much of the conspiracy theory data comes from these, and they almost go overboard by tying in everything from political assassinations to that sneeze you did yesterday for no apparent reason.

So what's bad?  Well, again, it can be hard.  On normal they throw too many enemies at you from too many directions, making it hard to take cover and/or knock them all off before your health is near zero.  Grenades, like in a lot of games, are of dubious value (a typical Vietnam conflict-era grenade had a guaranteed kill radius of 30 feet, so why do so many games, especially futuristic ones, have grenades that take out one guy if you're lucky?).  Then ending is a little anticlimactic and the final task (not a boss battle, which I thought was a nice change from the norm) was annoying.

To sum, this game is great, great fun.  I'm not sure what those who trashed this game were looking for.
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Killzone Mercenary is a competent shooter, even more so than some console big name console shooters. The game play, graphics, controls and sound make this a much needed experience on the Vita. To put it simply the game is a must play.

The game itself has 9 missions , with several difficulties and different objectives depending how you choose to play it. Each mission can be played however you want, covert, demolition or specialist alongside 4 difficulties . Effectively having 36 missions in total if you choose to do every mission variant. Whatever you choose to do in this game you get XP which can be used t purchase things at the game shop. These items ( weapons, armors, grenades, and kill streaks) can be transferable from single player to mulitplayer and vice versa similar to Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Each mission can last anywhere 10 to 20 minutes depending if you try seeking alternative routes (majority of the game can be played in stealth if you're good!)or trying collecting intel .

Graphically the game is great, it has a nice frame rate that rarely chugs. The only issue is that some of the environments are buildings which give it a rather boring brown color pallet. The ai in this game ranges from mostly great to rarely silly. Most of the time they'll get behind cover and blast you. On rare occasions I would see ai look at the wall in front of them while I blasted their friends away with a headshot with my shotgun (trust me it looks awesome). The controls in this game are great too, aiming , running , shooting feel natural and smooth. The only issue I has was with melee where sometimes the game would not display the melee swipe command, but aside form that the game controlled great. The multiplayer is the best on any handheld device, there are 3 game modes among a couple of maps. My real issue with this is the fact that there is only a handful of maps
4450254
While I do love a great FPS, I have become incredibly weary of World War II shooters.  That being said, I started this game not expecting much.  Man, was I surprised.  Call of Duty is probably one of the best World War II shooter franchises on the market.

Once you get started, you're immersed in the trenches of the European theater of World War II.  Graphically, this game is a masterpiece, with incredibly detailed environments.  Also, having a surround sound system, preferably dolby digital 5.1 or above, is suggested, as it will further enhance your immersion in the experience of Call of Duty.

Gameplay is standard FPS, so you already know what to expect.  This game is somewhat squad based, so you'll have to heal squad mates in order to complete objectives, and your squadmate's AI at times isn't the best in the world.

All in all, I'd suggest this game to anyone who loves history, great shooters, or just completely immersive games.  The only minus to the whole thing is the AI of your squadmates.
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There's a lot to like about this game. It has an actual STORY to go along with the action, which is pretty rare for an FPS game. The graphics are beautiful, and the voice acting and sounds are very well done. The gameplay is outstanding. I bought Max Payne 1 and 2 together, and while the Bullet-time implementation in MP1 is good, MP2 is even better. Part of this is because MP2 uses the Havok physics engine, which causes objects in the environment to react to the player's actions in a lifelike way (for example, if you run into a small chair it will fall over). It's so good it's nearly cinematic! I replayed a few early encounters several times just to see Max in Bullet-time, dodging, firing and reloading -- all of it's executed brilliantly, and a visual treat.

The game does have a few weak points. The story is weaker, less noir-ish than in MP1. There's a twist in the story, but it was such a break with the MP1 story that I had a hard time swallowing it. And they ended up killing so many of the original characters, sometimes it seemed they were killing the characters off for the heck of it. On the other hand, the novel telling the story was much improved over MP1 (less obfuscation and bombast), so perhaps those cancel out. I also felt that the level design was rather uninspired at times. For example, there are two or three pairs of levels where you climb to the top floor of a building, then climb back down. Not very imaginative. Finally, there is no possibility of stealth gameplay. This can be quite a surprise if you've played games like No one Lives Forever 2 or Splinter Cell. You can't shoot out any lights. Worse, enemies have "radar sense" -- they'll see you the instant you enter an area, even if you're hiding behind a car and a hundred yards away. This can be annoying at times. On the whole, though, gameplay was so smooth that these drawbacks seemed minor to me.

Between MP1 and MP2, I liked MP2 much better. Several aspects of the original have been improved in MP2: the graphics (obviously), the storytelling (though not so much the story), and the gameplay. Of these, the major enhancement was the gameplay. The game's pacing is *MUCH* better controlled than MP1's frenetic pace: kill 5 enemies, turn a corner, kill 5 more, open door, kill 5 more, walk down ladder, kill 5 more and do it all with no health packs ("painkillers"). Playing MP1 was a reload-fest for me; not at all enjoyable. In contrast, MP2 is paced more reasonably; there are a few puzzle solving levels and dream levels between the fighting levels,and in the fighting levels, there are areas to let the player catch their breath after a major battle (and even watch TV!). On the default difficulty level, I needed to reload just a few times - a big plus in my book.

On the whole, I'd recommend MP2 to anyone who likes FPS games and/or action movies. Hopefully there'll be a sequel to this series which combines the strengths of the story of MP1 and the gameplay/graphics of MP2. Maybe it will reveal that Max Payne is a comic-book character and the *real* heroes are Captain Baseball-Batboy and Bicycle-Helmetgirl. :-)
1004134
Great FPS for all skill levels.  The amount of customization and ability to upgrade and acquire achievements through the multiplayer sessions is outstanding.  A very addicting game with the best graphics (ps3) but even better audio.  I underestimated the sound quality on this title and it really does help one enter the environment.  Only downside is a few bugs that I'm sure will be patched in the future.
3097699
Ok, let's start with what you should have, minimum, to run this game.  At least 2 gb RAM but 4 is MUCH better, a new 8800 GT or better video card (and the ones with at least 512 mb) and at least a 2.4 6600 dual core chip on board.  Whew!  Don't have that?  Then wait until you do or you will miss out on the spectacular graphics and detail as you shoot away.  This is one busy game, a lot going on and sometimes confusing controls if you are used to other FPSs.  Once you get used to it, and you will, it is a cool blend of action and story.  The vehicles are great, and you can interact with almost anything.  And the AI is VERY good and makes the game VERY tough.  An excellent game as  long as you have the hardware.
3605295
This is one of the best FPS games I've played. The graphics are good, and the enviroments are cool. They also provide a good range of weapons and vehicles, some creating very fun possibilities. (As a medic, you can kill enemies by zapping them with your shock paddles)

It also provides a good challenge, without being impossible. I've only ever played single player, too, and I here it's much better online.

My only complaint is that there isn't a campaign. I understand it isn't that kind of game, but it still would have made it funner.
1035707
Ever wanted to be a Jedi, wield a light saber, and use the force, well here you go. This game is a FPS (First Person Shooter) which means you play this game from the perspective of being the character in a 3D world. It's probably one of the best concepts for a FPS put out. With so many games giving you a gun and letting you blast your way thru each level, this one makes it a little more difficult and is a very nice change. The bonus is that you get to play thru a Star Wars Movie. Can't wait for Jedi Academy to come out.
1094529
After watching the movie "Black Hawk Down" I had an urge to play a more realistic first-person shooter game than Half-life 2 or Unreal Tournament, and this game certainly delivers.  The graphics is very good (I definitely feel like I was fighting in Mexico City, albeit in a city devoid of any civilians or bystanders), and the ballistic feels realistic.  You definitely have to be very careful and plan your every move if you don't want to die every other minute, and this makes this game very engaging.  The one potential downside of this game is that you can only save at preset points, and coupled with the challenging nature of game, makes it necessary to play certain stages multiple times in other to finish.  Otherwise this is a very fine game, and I recommend that you give it a try!
3230137
Great game, have played it 4 times so far. as a FPS I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
4343267
Awsome game specially if you are into squat-based tactical shooter games, or even if you dont, I can assure you will have quite a good time playing through the game`s main campaign. I haven't played online yet cause I care more about the main campaign, however after I finish it I will connect to xbox live. I have been able to peek at the multiplayer maps and it seemengly runs smoother than the main campaign, like a better frame rate kind of thing. The  graphics of this game are pretty good with very life like enviroments and an exellent recreation of Mexico City. It takes about an hour to get used to the HUD to issue orders to your ghost squat and other gadgets the game offers, but once You feel comfortable with the control scheme you will have such an enjoyable experience. The computer controlled AI, though has to be tewaked quite a bit for near comming games of the series specially for the ghost squat. This game really turned out to be a great game and it shouldnt eventually disappoint anyone. Despite the graphics are trully next gen and realistic when compared to the latest graphical  achievements such as CO4 and uncharted, you would pretty much say that they still can be improved. Yet this a very good looking and playable game. Now I am looking forward to play GRAW2 and RS Vegas which look and play awsome too. By the way amazon offers a very good retail price for this game at $29 us, it is a very good deal. Furthermore, the game came in a very good condition and totally sealed and new. Just keep in mind that it is labeled as greatest hits which has a gray frame and not the whole picture.