Very fun moments.. but uhh.. not a lot else.

User Rating: 7.5 | Dark Sector PS3
By eLLiptiX | Review Date:
Before this game released was a time that I would say I was in between games. I was desperately looking for something to appease me until the next big title. I read a lot of new on this game, and I wasn't really sure what to expect. It had that sort of interesting take on mutation that from what I saw in preview movies, would be the answer to my gaming call.

Needless to say.. I was wrong.

Graphics: 8.5

It has it's pretty moments. Mostly when the slow-mo glaive throws go high-def showing details of limbs being dismembered. Yeeea.. that's pretty mesmerizing >.> On the whole, there's some definate inconsistencies in pixelation. Not to mention some of the elemental effects look waay too toony. Since this game incorporates the 3rd person over-the-shoulder routine, I felt like comparing it to Gears of War.. which sadly to say.. it doesn't. All around the graphics are decent, and fairly beleivable.

Sound: 7.0

I'll tell you right now, you'll get tired of hearing the repetitious glaive throwing sound. Over..and over..and over.. That's really the only sound effect that bugged me. I rated this rather lower than most because some sound codecs were really..off. What I mean by this is I would hear explosions that should be right in front of me that were prodominately booming through my left front speaker. And no.. I don't have a crappy setup.. trust me on that.

Voice acting was also mediocre.. which is another big one for me. People get paid to voice act.. why do it cheesily? Isn't like.. your profession or anything.

Controls: 9.0

This was probably the best feature for me mainly because the controls weren't complicated at all. 2 buttons later.. a tilt of the six axis.. and 6 guys lay cut in half. Gotta love it.

Gameplay: 8.0

I'll agree with most when they say the premise is fun.. for a couple hours. Some areas can be extremely difficult which can make for some hair-pulling moments, but eventually after the 10th death you'll figure out how to nab that inviso-beastie. But really.. you're playing this game for the glaive system.. it's really the only worthy attack method.

Just like Gamespot stated, the story is mildly bland at best. I was kinda expecting a uniquely twisted plot but sadly.. there's nothing unique about it.

Value: 6.0

This game is good for only a rental. I would never recommend purchasing this game to anyone.. even if I hated them. Definately not worth 60 bucks.. and I feel sorry for you if you purchased and are hoping for more. Sorry to say, but this game is just a quick action fix.

-TiX

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