100%-ed this game a couple years ago. It felt like a slog. This game just isn't for me. The story was boring and, maybe I wasn't paying attention, but it felt like things were just... happening? I just wasn't really understanding why the things that were happening were happening. Gameplay is fun.
And for some reason, the game's dialogue is REALLY quiet when I played. No dialogue volume slider, no differentiated volume slider at all. I'd increase my TV's volume whenever people were talking and then quickly decrease it when gunshots were happening. Very bizarre.
And for some reason, the game's dialogue is REALLY quiet when I played. No dialogue volume slider, no differentiated volume slider at all. I'd increase my TV's volume whenever people were talking and then quickly decrease it when gunshots were happening. Very bizarre.
Was surprised how much I loved this game when it was released and it still holds up for the most part. Gameplay is a great blend of new age meet old school design philosophies, bombastic moments and set pieces, in moments allowing you to choose between a stealth or gun and run approach, overall creating a fun and addictive experience.
Loved the story. It might be hard to keep a story about an alternative reality where Nazis develop insane technology to win the war grounded, they still somehow keep you invested in the story, making it action packed however somehow providing some truly heart warming and touching moments which reflect many of the experiences of those who had to suffer the atrocities of the war.
It also finally does something I've wanted in gaming for a while of making the story path decision early on instead of near the end where you naturally feel the impulse to just save scum it instead. Not only does this provide extra replayability, it also opens some extra story moments which make you wonder if you made the right choice.
Loved the story. It might be hard to keep a story about an alternative reality where Nazis develop insane technology to win the war grounded, they still somehow keep you invested in the story, making it action packed however somehow providing some truly heart warming and touching moments which reflect many of the experiences of those who had to suffer the atrocities of the war.
It also finally does something I've wanted in gaming for a while of making the story path decision early on instead of near the end where you naturally feel the impulse to just save scum it instead. Not only does this provide extra replayability, it also opens some extra story moments which make you wonder if you made the right choice.
fun
bj pls annihilate valorant players next
Really enjoyable plot and gameplay, with some game engine issues attached to it
Funnily enough I pre-ordered this game way back when it was being hyped alongside the Xbone, somehow or another I ended up canceling my pre-order.
Years later I continually remembered this game existed but never actually bought it, I have dozens of vivid memories of almost purchasing this.
A full decade later I finally played it... turns out it was a banger the whole time.
I've nothing particularly constructive to say other than: this is the actual bar.
This is what a modern AAA shooter should be, it's honestly baffling how far we've fallen from it.
Is the story 100% perfect? no.
Is the level design 100% perfect? no.
etc...etc...
but everything is extremely enjoyable from start to finish.
Every idea feels polished to full actualization, the setpieces match the budget, the gameplay is smooth and rarely shows signs of undertaking.
Crucially, the levels are designed in a way that modernizes the original. Too many so call 'boomer shooters' these days are built like the new Doom games, which have none of the strategy or pacing of the classics. Actual boomer shooters tended to have resource management, and careful pathfinding. The new Doom games slap you into an arena and have you fight around in circles. The classics had you peering around doorways playing your life.
This game brings that back and polishes it with a mix of stealth and cover shooting. It's not the pinnacle of depth in either direction but it's certainly fun and functional.
The game is a polished AAA product like it damn well should be.
If you've never gotten around to this one I wholeheartedly recommend it.
At the very least it's a sad reminder of the time when AAA developers/publishers had a healthy relationship with their consumers.
Years later I continually remembered this game existed but never actually bought it, I have dozens of vivid memories of almost purchasing this.
A full decade later I finally played it... turns out it was a banger the whole time.
I've nothing particularly constructive to say other than: this is the actual bar.
This is what a modern AAA shooter should be, it's honestly baffling how far we've fallen from it.
Is the story 100% perfect? no.
Is the level design 100% perfect? no.
etc...etc...
but everything is extremely enjoyable from start to finish.
Every idea feels polished to full actualization, the setpieces match the budget, the gameplay is smooth and rarely shows signs of undertaking.
Crucially, the levels are designed in a way that modernizes the original. Too many so call 'boomer shooters' these days are built like the new Doom games, which have none of the strategy or pacing of the classics. Actual boomer shooters tended to have resource management, and careful pathfinding. The new Doom games slap you into an arena and have you fight around in circles. The classics had you peering around doorways playing your life.
This game brings that back and polishes it with a mix of stealth and cover shooting. It's not the pinnacle of depth in either direction but it's certainly fun and functional.
The game is a polished AAA product like it damn well should be.
If you've never gotten around to this one I wholeheartedly recommend it.
At the very least it's a sad reminder of the time when AAA developers/publishers had a healthy relationship with their consumers.
The story was waaaaay too silly for my taste.