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This game should be locked up for life.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: March 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Truthfully I can't believe that I paid for this game, when i saw it in the store i thought it would be pretty sweet, ya know reading that back of the case and looking at the pictures, but obviously whats on the case doesn't well describe what actually happens. There's really no point to the game, every level is pretty much the same just with different people and slightly different weapons. The incentive for finishing the game is some retarded survival level. The only thing that i found interesting about the game is that you can take hostages and peoples heads literally get blown off when shot the right way. I would recommend anyone looking to buy this game wait until it is a Greatest Hits (I doubt) or buy it used.

It's So/So Defiinitely Does NOT Live Up to The Hype

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: February 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First off, all the people that have tried to ban this game, and others like it, without even seeing it, or playing it, this is just an example of how ignorant you are. You base your actions upon what you hear and read about a product, without ever bothering to try the actual prodcut. Shame on you. And, all you're doing, in the end, is generating more sales for bad games, if they are bad. The best way to stop bad products is no one buy them!

Now, with the rant out of the way, on to the game review--it's not that great. Many of us "GTA Type Game" fans waited more than two years for this, being led to believe it would be similar, that is, "open ended" with a variety of things to do and freedom to explore a virtual world. Would you escape the ghetto and get revenge on your family's killers are "Freeze," or clean up the city and save lives as a cop?

The actual game is nothing more than a linear first person shooter where you have to kill several enemies per level before they kill you. The AI is horrible. You have no choices. You can't drive anywhere. You have to hit enemies like 5 headshots to kill them; usually before you can do that youre dead (because even from a mile away they can hit you with accuracy). it sucks. Don't waste your money.

The best game in my opionion so far is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. For those of you who whine about how "Bad and violent" it is, that part is up to the player. If you want, you can stay in Los Santos for months, not kill a single person, and make millions of dollars betting at the OTB and driving the taxi, buying all the safehouses, working out at the gym, etc. And not kill one person, if you don't want to. So, I say again, try products for yourself before you try to ban them. it's part of being a grown up. But you'll never undertand. Peace

So much shooting...it gets old.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: March 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game, overall isn't half bad. It has some what of a story line and quite a few levels. However I am too used to the free roam of some other shooting games, where as in this game you have a set path with barriers (usually buildings) on both sides of you that keep you going in one direction. Also there isnt much of stealth in this game, its basically run and shoot. The guns all seem to work some what the same as eachother and aren't very impressive in my opinion. The game was just a little too repetative for my taste. If you are a big fan of shooting games like me, you probably aren't going to be impressed by this game...at all.

Generic in a boring way

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I used to wonder how people could be so far off base when it comes to developing these games especially considering that this game was developed in Utah. Now you and I both know that when it comes to urban culture and all things street you need look no further than the UT for your definitive source, but that still doesn't explain the lacklustre graphics and clunky mechanics and poor coordination since we all know that Utah is home to the best artists and athletes around I mean just look at the Jazz. Yes, I am Utah bashing, yes I am from Utah, that is why I find it hilariously sad that these developers chose to make a game about urban gang-warfare and street culture. Stick to what you know, make a game about scrapbooking and holding hands it couldn't possiblly suck as bad as this.

25 to Life is fun for the whole Manson Family

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: February 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

25 to Life is definitely not for the weak. Graphic images and Language make the game a lot of fun for the mature player. The game's first level or 2 are a bit slow but once you get into it it's a lot of fun. The people that are yelling and trying to ban this game have no idea what they are talking about and have probably never seen or played the game. Most of the game I played I was actually a cop for most of the game killing and arresting drug dealers, and when you are a thug the premise is that you are trying to get out of the "gangsta life" or "The Game". After playing for a few hours I did not feel the need or think it was ok to go out and kill anyone especially the police. If anything I felt like I should go outside since I hadn't seen the sun in 6 hours and to use the new street slang I learned on 25 to Life.

25 to Life on my shelf

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 17
Date: May 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

25 to Life is one of the few games I actually liked. I spent a good four hours playing it this morning (D*mmit, I spend that time a week or so on a game!) It was interesting to play as a cop or a gangster (Not a huge fan of the law in real life) so I had fun playing both for the heck of it.

It's no GTA, but it's pretty solid, though the story isn't too hot in my opinion. Controls are a dream to me, but it depends on how you like them, combat is kind of dull, uninteresting, but I'm interested in the story even though it doesn't appeal to me, it's average for me, but I'll leave the gameplay to you, happy gaming!

Good.....Yet Not Good??

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

25 to Life is a real crappy game when you play the regular missions. But when you play online, it's all different. When you play the regular game, you start out as Freeze. You must sneak out of this warehouse and kill all the police. Then the police are look for you, and you must sneak to your apartment. (That's how far I got in the mission). But then online. Oh My GOD!! you can make your own gang with it's own name and colors, join other people's gangs, battle other gangs, and talk to other gamers online(its better when you have a headset), customize your own people, and just do everything you can't do in the regular game. I'd recommend to only get this game if you have online, because that's the only fun you'll have with it is when you do so. And also, the bonus soundtrack that comes with it has blazin tracks from Geto Boys, 2pac, DMX, and many others. It's a good game and CD. I think it's worth 19.99(plus tax).

THIS SOUNDS AWESOME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 22
Date: July 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Cant wait for this f**kin amazing game to be released in the UK.Soundtrack sounds cool and I love Gangsta Hop and these kinds of games because u can play as cops or Gangstas!Peace Gangstas!
jonsey

Never buy this game

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this Game about a month ago and was so happy to receive it in the mail. I put the game in PS2 and it was terrible. The Blood&Gore mode is so unrealistic. The game it's self is unrealistic. You never get to drive a car yourself in this game and the story to the game is not good. I bought this thinking it would be like the Grandtheft Auto series, NOTHING LIKE IT. Save your money and get San Andreas or Vice City Stories if you want to be Happy. Whoever thinks this game is good does not enjoy realistic games.

BAD GAME FOR CHILDREN!!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 23
Date: February 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Help Protect our Children and our Officers: Ban Eidos' "25 to Life"©

Our goal is 50,000 signatures.
We now have 72,909. We met our original goal of 17,500 in less than two weeks... and now we've surpassed 50,000! We're not done yet!

In response to a notice from game manufacturer Eidos, that the "25 to Life"© video game was being shipped to U.S. markets beginning January 17, the NLEOMF is mounting a vigorous campaign to discourage parents and caregivers from purchasing or allowing children access to the violent video game. We are gravely alarmed by the violent nature of this game and believe that any type of media that glorifies violence against law enforcement or civilians should be carefully scrutinized.

The "25 to Life"© video game allows players the option to role-play by shooting gang members and police officers and using innocent bystanders as human shields. The Web site advertising the game boasts that players have "more than 40 weapons to choose from, including shotguns, machine guns, stun guns and tear gas."

Due to the disturbing nature of the game, last fall high-profile law makers and citizens protested its release, which the NLEOMF believes helped to delay its entry into the U.S. market. Although the manufacturers have chosen to release the game this year, YOU can help limit its access to the young minds that this game will be promoted to.

The NLEOMF aims to collect 17,500 signatures, in support of a petition to take the game out of U.S. stores. This figure represents approximately the number of officers whose names are permanently inscribed on the Walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, and symbolizes the grave consequences of violent behavior toward officers.

Our culture is saturated with violent images in all types of media, but games like "25 to Life"© are especially dangerous because they're driven by the thrill of the kill. The images are wrong. The messages are wrong. And stocking it in U.S. stores is wrong. Do your part in keeping our children and our officers safe; sign the petition today.

Petition:

I support the ban of Eidos' "25 to Life©," believing that its violent nature represents a threat to our children and our law enforcement officers. I petition to have the game removed from the U.S. market.

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