Amid all the next-generation hype, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter stands as the premiere game for Xbox 360.
GRAPHICS
Now this is what I'm talking about when I say "next-gen." From the smooth textures encompassing the character models to the gritty urban environments of Mexico City, this game is PURDEE. It might lack some detail here and there, but c'mon, you'd be hard-pressed to find what this game is missing in the graphics department.
OVERALL..........10/10
GAMEPLAY
Sure, a game might look good, but that's not what made Asteroid or Space Invaders great games. No, it was what you did that made it great. Well, fear not gameplay whores! Single Player Campaign offers a truly invigorating experience as you mow through Mexican rebels and lead a well-trained tactical offensive against the Guerrillas that charge recklessly towards you. A.I. can sometimes be idiotic, though it's a rare occassion. They fight back, but they don't possess god-like aiming capabilities. They're not too hard, not too easy. Though the controls may seem daunting and complex at first, it only takes a level or two to fully understand how it works. The only complaint is in the multiplayer. I've never been a particular fan of the MP in Ghost Recon games, but if you are, then fret not. You get the good old stuff again, but it's so radically different in perspective from the SP that it might turn many off. That, and the online games are hard to come by currently. However, the game is truly fantastic.
OVERALL......9.5/10
SOUND
I don't understand why so many people fret over whether or not they can hear a bullet zoom past their head, but after playing GRAW, I can understand what it would be like to not hear it. In surround sound, you can almost hear the bullets slicing through your torso when you get shot, though luckily you don't get the same feeling. Great soundtrack, though the gunfire sometimes sounds weak. Minus 1.
OVERALL........9/10
VALUE
Single Player is fun, though after beating it on hard there isn't much to do. Luckily you're allowed to select any level you want, so if you want to give it another go then you can pick and choose any level you want. If you're a fan of MP, then you won't be disappointed. Well, actually you might. Finding people to play against online is bit of a task, but if you're an outgoing person (or a gamer who just wants to own noobs) then you'll find a game just fine.
OVERALL......8.5/10
TILT
The game runs flawlessly and is fun as hell. C'mon, what did you think I was going to give it?
OVERALL........10/10
A must-buy in my book. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And just to further emphasize its greatness, I really have never liked the Ghost Recon series (until today, that is). Well what are you waiting for? Chop-chop!