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Burninator · 08-21-2007, 12:27 PM

I think the game has a large puzzle component as well, which is pretty unique to FPS's.

EDIT: Also the reviews are pretty favourable to say the least.

But to call this game simply a first-person shooter, a game that successfully fuses gameplay and narrative, is really doing it a disservice. This game is a beacon. It's one of those monumental experiences you'll never forget, and the benchmark against which games for years to come will, and indeed must, be measured. This isn't merely an evolution of System Shock 2, but a wake-up call to the industry at large. Play this, and you'll see why you should demand something more from publishers and developers, more than all those derivative sequels forced down our throats year after year with only minor tweaks in their formulas. It's a shining example of how it's possible to bring together all elements of game design and succeed to the wildest degree.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/813/813214p1.html

Needless to say, I am going to pick this up after work.

08-21-2007, 12:27 PM	#16
Burninator Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	I think the game has a large puzzle component as well, which is pretty unique to FPS's. EDIT: Also the reviews are pretty favourable to say the least. But to call this game simply a first-person shooter, a game that successfully fuses gameplay and narrative, is really doing it a disservice. This game is a beacon. It's one of those monumental experiences you'll never forget, and the benchmark against which games for years to come will, and indeed must, be measured. This isn't merely an evolution of System Shock 2, but a wake-up call to the industry at large. Play this, and you'll see why you should demand something more from publishers and developers, more than all those derivative sequels forced down our throats year after year with only minor tweaks in their formulas. It's a shining example of how it's possible to bring together all elements of game design and succeed to the wildest degree. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/813/813214p1.html Needless to say, I am going to pick this up after work. Last edited by Burninator; 08-21-2007 at 12:31 PM.