An extremely fun action FPS that introduces squad control and will keep you hooked for 10-15 hrs of gameplay.
User Rating: 8.3 | Star Wars: Republic Commando PC
I wasn't expecting a good game so I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun the game was. It is action oriented, but manages to innovate with the squad control commands. The problem is, much like halo2, the fun ends all too quickly. The good: -Extremely fun straight action shooter. I found it more enjoyable than HL2 or halo2. -Enjoying single player campaign -Nice graphical touch with the visor (a la Metroid Prime) but its functionally useless -Innovates by introducing squad control -Has the immersive orchestra starwars music The Bad: (note: minor flaws) - The game didn't have a proper story; it could have drawn so much from the starwars universe – but it didn’t. - Sound effect, the guns around that loud -- i.e. they don't sound like real weapons - Poor damage response, sometimes you don't even know you are getting hit. (unlike modern FPS games where you get blurry vision or get ringing in your ears if too close to an explosion) - A.I. while generally ok, can do dumb things at times by ignoring certain squad members completely - Weapons lack imagination and tactical useless. Sure you’ll use a sniper rifle or rocket launcher now and then, but 90% of the time you’ll be sticking to your trusty blaster from start to end. The Ugly: -The game is too short; can be finished in 10-15 hours. 10 hours for those of you who are good. -Multiplayer doesn't offer much Bottom Line: Buy this game for the 10-15 hours of very fun single player component. As such don't pay more than $15 for this game. Search eBay or rent the game.
