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08-04-2009, 08:46 PM | #1 |
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I'll preface this by saying that I do not compare games. I let everything stand on it's own. That's not to say that I'll let something with horrible graphics pass, there are some standards that things by today's standards should follow. What it means is I won't say "because Game A does this and this game doesn't, then it sucks".
Okay, so that out of the way... It's fun. Is it earth shaking, ground breaking or anything like that? No. But it's fun. I'm enjoying myself playing it. The best part, it starts up right after the movie. I think this story will end up serving as a bridge between the movie and the sequal (or cartoon or whatever the next incarnation of RoC is). For instance, the Baroness is a prisoner and she gets rescued and the Joes find a Cobra symbol and have no clue what it is. So storywise, the Joes just know that M.A.R.S went rogue, they don't know that M.A.R.S. is becoming Cobra. Another good part, the M.A.S.S. device makes it's RoC appearance. Another good part, the PIT playset is there. It's the Joes mobile headquarters, so even though it wasn't in the movie, it makes it's appearance. Also, only past the first level and already have seen (thru communications) appearances by: Stalker (looking like the Resolute version), Tunnel Rat, Dial Tone (female), Wild Bill, Snow Job and Data Frame (not looking like the old Mainframe but kind of similar to his DDP appearance when he had that big ol' ugly tech suit, but not that bad). The bad: the voices, horrible. Really really bad. Hawk's is the only one close to his movie. The rest are bad. The communications interplay between Dial Tone and Breaker gets a couple chuckles. The gameplay. It's Contra. You have one direction to go and you basically take down everything in your path. The targeting is pretty simple, just look in the direction of the enemy and shoot. There's nothing that "out there" about it. Just move thru the levels, mowing down enemies. Got to drive the Snow Cat. Driving is a pain in the ass. It's a fun game. Nothing complex, just fun. Graphics are fine. They're not meant to be works of art, they're passable. Definately not ugly, but not stellar either. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. Worth the 50 bucks? No, probably not, but then I don't think any game is worth that much, but luckily I had a gift card.
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08-04-2009, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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i wish they didnt go with the contra formula. would have rather had a strategy turn baed RPG like valkeria Chronicles on the PS3. or even use the old conflict desert storm formula.
but contra? that just makes it repetitive linear and boring. would have liked to been able to actually ontrol a squad of joes. have each mission on big open maps with the option to complete your objectives anyway you see fit. then it wouldve been like playing GI joe and wouldve been a helluva lot funner
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08-04-2009, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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I hate RTS games. Hate with a passion.
Contra is the way I like it. I'm not a FPS fan, I like the over the shoulder look. A more open area would have been great. Being able to move thru the entire level instead of just a straight line would have pushed this up to a 10. Oh yeah, the lack of a online mode. Doesn't bother me in the slightest. I don't play console games online.
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08-04-2009, 09:19 PM | #4 |
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Y'know, I was hoping for a Gears of Wars-esque game. That's the way to go for Joe.
I'll still check this game out, even if it's a rental. |
08-04-2009, 09:21 PM | #5 |
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It does remind me of Army of Two
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08-04-2009, 09:37 PM | #6 |
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Yeah, I'd never play an RTS G.I. Joe game. I find those incredibly boring. Run-and-gun is more my style.
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Ditto. Seeing my brother struggle to play games online with morons who just like to cause trouble for your character, I say "no thanks" to online mode. Heck, I rarely ever liked even just two-player mode. LOL!!! I like just playing on my own. |
08-04-2009, 09:55 PM | #7 |
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I'll preface this by saying that I do not compare games. I let everything stand on it's own. That's not to say that I'll let something with horrible graphics pass, there are some standards that things by today's standards should follow. What it means is I won't say "because Game A does this and this game doesn't, then it sucks".
Okay, so that out of the way... It's fun. Is it earth shaking, ground breaking or anything like that? No. But it's fun. I'm enjoying myself playing it. The best part, it starts up right after the movie. I think this story will end up serving as a bridge between the movie and the sequal (or cartoon or whatever the next incarnation of RoC is). For instance, the Baroness is a prisoner and she gets rescued and the Joes find a Cobra symbol and have no clue what it is. So storywise, the Joes just know that M.A.R.S went rogue, they don't know that M.A.R.S. is becoming Cobra. Another good part, the M.A.S.S. device makes it's RoC appearance. Another good part, the PIT playset is there. It's the Joes mobile headquarters, so even though it wasn't in the movie, it makes it's appearance. Also, only past the first level and already have seen (thru communications) appearances by: Stalker (looking like the Resolute version), Tunnel Rat, Dial Tone (female), Wild Bill, Snow Job and Data Frame (not looking like the old Mainframe but kind of similar to his DDP appearance when he had that big ol' ugly tech suit, but not that bad). The bad: the voices, horrible. Really really bad. Hawk's is the only one close to his movie. The rest are bad. The communications interplay between Dial Tone and Breaker gets a couple chuckles. The gameplay. It's Contra. You have one direction to go and you basically take down everything in your path. The targeting is pretty simple, just look in the direction of the enemy and shoot. There's nothing that "out there" about it. Just move thru the levels, mowing down enemies. Got to drive the Snow Cat. Driving is a pain in the ass. It's a fun game. Nothing complex, just fun. Graphics are fine. They're not meant to be works of art, they're passable. Definately not ugly, but not stellar either. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. Worth the 50 bucks? No, probably not, but then I don't think any game is worth that much, but luckily I had a gift card. |
08-04-2009, 10:03 PM | #8 |
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08-04-2009, 10:03 PM | #9 |
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I'd love to see EA incorporate GI JOE into a C&C style RTS game, especially as they appear to be winding down the various storylines associated with that franchise. I believe there's even been one or two GI JOE mods started for C&C but were shut down by Hasbro.
Shooters are okay, but the key to any RTS or FPS game for me is having a strong campaign (from both sides' perspectives) and not just building the game around multiplayer. Oh, and they really should should make a PC version too. |
08-04-2009, 10:17 PM | #10 |
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A mercanaries style of game set in the joeverse would truly rock I think. Have an area under cobra control, I.G. control, etc
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