- Oct 9, 1999
- 17,627
- 5
- 81
I've been playing this for the past couple days, and it never ceases to amaze me.
First of all, the graphics are incredible. The environments are second to none. No other game, on any platform (PC included) looks this damn good...especially the lights and shadows. The character models are good, but not revolutionary. Screenshots don't do this game justice. Has to be seen to be believed. No wonder IGN gave this game three 10's :Q
Next, the sound is the best use of Dolby Digital 5.1 I've seen in a game. I have my xbox hooked up to my home theater, and playing this game w/ the lights out can be a frightening experience.
This is truly a game that must be played in the dark, on the biggest screen possible, with surround sound. I don't think I could get this "into it" if I was playing it on my PC.
The sheer number of things you can do gameplay wise is incredible. Sam has tons of cool gadgets to use, and a slew of special moves he can perform that are CRUCIAL to winning the game. The focus is on stealth. If you just run around shooting anyone, you won't make it 5 minutes into the game. You get a huge sense of accomplishment when passing a level, because at first glance it looks IMPOSSIBLE to sneak by undetected. Sometimes you have to use your gun, but you have to make sure you get a perfect head shot, and then quickly hide the body out of sight or else you're dead.
The game is full of memorable moments....
Imagine getting busted while trying to sneak away from some guards, then making a run for it to an open manhole, quickly sliding down the ladder into the sewers as the guys above open fire on you. Now you think you're safe as you can hear the guys above talking about your escape. While making your way through the sewer, the water and sewage makes too much noise so you have to get out of it and walk on the small concrete walkway. With infrared nightvision on and walking silently through the sewer, you hear something faint off in the distance. You stop and listen...realize that you are not alone down here and take off the night vision goggles and look down the long dark sewer...
then you see a guy off in the distance slowly making his way towards you with the most realistic in-game flashlight you've ever seen in your life. There's no time to panic, you gotta figure out something fast....
NOW PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
First of all, the graphics are incredible. The environments are second to none. No other game, on any platform (PC included) looks this damn good...especially the lights and shadows. The character models are good, but not revolutionary. Screenshots don't do this game justice. Has to be seen to be believed. No wonder IGN gave this game three 10's :Q
Next, the sound is the best use of Dolby Digital 5.1 I've seen in a game. I have my xbox hooked up to my home theater, and playing this game w/ the lights out can be a frightening experience.
This is truly a game that must be played in the dark, on the biggest screen possible, with surround sound. I don't think I could get this "into it" if I was playing it on my PC.
The sheer number of things you can do gameplay wise is incredible. Sam has tons of cool gadgets to use, and a slew of special moves he can perform that are CRUCIAL to winning the game. The focus is on stealth. If you just run around shooting anyone, you won't make it 5 minutes into the game. You get a huge sense of accomplishment when passing a level, because at first glance it looks IMPOSSIBLE to sneak by undetected. Sometimes you have to use your gun, but you have to make sure you get a perfect head shot, and then quickly hide the body out of sight or else you're dead.
The game is full of memorable moments....
Imagine getting busted while trying to sneak away from some guards, then making a run for it to an open manhole, quickly sliding down the ladder into the sewers as the guys above open fire on you. Now you think you're safe as you can hear the guys above talking about your escape. While making your way through the sewer, the water and sewage makes too much noise so you have to get out of it and walk on the small concrete walkway. With infrared nightvision on and walking silently through the sewer, you hear something faint off in the distance. You stop and listen...realize that you are not alone down here and take off the night vision goggles and look down the long dark sewer...
then you see a guy off in the distance slowly making his way towards you with the most realistic in-game flashlight you've ever seen in your life. There's no time to panic, you gotta figure out something fast....
NOW PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then pistol whipping them and dragging the body off to a dark corner, and continue on your way...
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