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Dead to Rights. . .

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: May 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

"Dead to Rights" is the kind of non-stop action game that will remind you why you play console games in the first place. Though the game's premise, style, and source of inspiration are easy to compare to "Max Payne," the games themselves are readily distinguishable from one another, and both are equally as worthy of your gaming attentions.

"Dead to Rights" casts you as Jack Slate, a larger-than-life cop in the fictional cesspool of Grant City, whose only real friend appears to be his canine partner, Shadow. Early on, Slate discovers the body of his murdered father in a construction yard, and then the action comes hot and heavy from then on.

Slate's gun-slinging antics and martial arts brawls are quick to remind one of a John Woo film. The hand-to-hand fighting system is immensely enjoyable and reminiscent of updated classics like "Double Dragon" and "Final Fight." The majority of the game's setpeices, though, involve thousands of flying bullets, and the gunplay is truly extraordinary. Capping the bad guys is rarely this satisfying, particularly in a game viewed from a 3rd person perspective. To add icing to the cake, Slate has a series of violent "disarms" he can employ to turn a battle in his favor, and executing them properly is gratifying in all its M-rated glory. "Dead to Rights" wisely switches between hand-to-hand battles and fierce gunfights at a fairly regular interval to ensure that the game doesn't get repetitive.

Unfortunately, "Dead to Rights" also favors mini-games and puzzles that crop up every now and again to slow down the action. The idea is a sound one, but most of these sessions are just exercises in button-mashing frenzy. On the plus side, though, the mini-games segue into the storyline almost seamlessly, so they're not as jarring as they might otherwise have been. And speaking of the storyline, it's sure to entertain, and is helped tremendously by talented voice-actors and some truly cinematic cut-scenes.

Aside from the mini-games and some questionable decisions in level design (which are an exception rather than a rule), "Dead to Rights" is a triumph. The game is bloody good fun from beginning to end, and more addictive than a set of Max Payne's painkillers. This remains one of the best action titles available on the PS2, and it should not, under any circumstances, be missed by fans of the genre.

Final Score: A-

this is best shooter you will find

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: November 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this game is one of the best that namco has developed in he last year. It's awsome storyline and tense playing makes it a perfct gae for all you action/shooter lovers out there...It has over 20 different weapons to hose from... It is a game that you could never put down...It's slow mo action feature makes it all the better. Just imagein you dodgeing a bullet by millimeters and laughing at he fact the(opponent) shooting you has missed...you'll enjy this game for weeks or months to come.

Adult film noir meets Matrix action

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Matrix meets the PS2 with Dead to Rights. You can use slow motion dives, peeking around corners, and your trusty german shepherd sidekick to take on the bad guys.

Slate and his dog, Shadow, are full film noir heroes, with the quiet 'gritty street' asides and the killing of the father in the first intro training sequence. You're a cop after those murderers, no matter what it takes.

The gameplay is full first person shooter, a la Splinter Cell and other related games. You peek around corners, sic your dog on them, and even guide your dog through pipes and obstacles to help you out. You move from mission to mission, working your way towards your objective.

There are mini-games in there as well to test your button mashing skills. Unforuntately the very first one is to have a stripper dance around a pole to distract the bouncers. That's a pretty clear indication that the game isn't meant for those under 18.

The gunfighting gives options for slo-mo scenes, with you diving and shooting people as you go. An adrenaline gauge tracks how many of these you can do. When you get into hand-to-hand combat, you can use combinations of kicks, punches and more to take out your opponents. So the game turns into a full fledged 3D fighting game.

The areas you play in are well done - not perhaps cutting edge graphics, but still rather complex. The strip club, for example, has a variety of lighting and the marble floors reflect them all quite accurately. You have a variety of weapons to use and puzzles to sort through. None are incredibly hard if you've gamed at all before, but all pose a challenge to think through.

Recommended for an adult gamer who likes the Vice City and Fighting games.

Dead to Rights by Namco

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this is the greatest game ever. Namco really came through with this game. With your dog and disarming the enemy it is the best;better than max payne easily. All the enemys and weapons makes it fun and challenging. Mini games and hand to hand combat intensifies almost all fighting areas. Superb graphics and animations sequences are one of the many good parts.

in simplified words, THE BEST GAME EVER!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I first heard about this game from a DVD i received with a PSMagazine. It had all these 4 min movies and stuff on all these games. one of which was a Dead To Rights Movie. You know how many times i watched that movie? LIKE 1000 TIMES!!! I loved the game! I was totaly hooked! so i ran out to the nearest game store, totally forgetting that i had a car. I ran 6 blocks, non stop!(I am not a video game freak i just get really excited some times)I bought The thing and held it up like it was a gift from heaven!(actually i held it up like Link does whenever he finds something in Zelda. DA-NA-NA-NEI! I think thats the sound.) But anyway, I put the game in, watched the beginning intro, and beat the entire game that day. That was the most fun ive had scince the time I *** **** *** *** *** **** ***** 7 *****! Ohh that was a fun time. but not as fun as Dead To Rights! to all those people out there who said this games sucked, YOU **** *** ************ ***-**-*-***** *** *******. And to all those who arent sure about this game, trust me, It's awsome! of you just pay attension to the game and not what the level looks like or the characters like i did. youll have the same feeling i did when i played it.

Definitely worth owning

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is a lot of fun. This game is about a cop who is on deathrow for killing the man who supposedly killed his father. The best thing about this game are the weapons. You get a lot of different weapons, and you can even sik your dog on people. You can use people as shields, and shoot them in the head as soon as you're done with them. The levels are strategically complex at times, which is good because you have to use your brain for a change, it's not all just bloods and guts. Oh, another thing about this game is that there are live strippers! LOL. Who ever made this game had a huge imagination. This game reminds me of Silvester Stallone movies like Lock Down and Tango and Cash. Of course, I'm referring to the prison chapters of the game, where you have to fist fight muscle-bound thugs. It's funny how some prisoners come to you for protection...Everyone, you owe it to yourself to add this game to your collection.

Great game that deserves some credit.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I won't write a lengthy review, as many others on here have said enough. However, I would like to inject my own thoughts, as I enjoyed this game immensely. Sure, It may be a Max Payne spinoff, ripoff,or whatever you may label it, but it does have some unique qualities of it's own. I played Max payne one and two, and both games have some striking similarities. Both Max and Jack are cops who have lost loved ones to horrific violence, and are intent on revenge and retribution, no matter what it takes. Heck, the two even resemble each other physically. One thing Max did not have, was Shadow, the faithful k9.

I just finished this game a few days ago, and I'll be honest..for me, this was one of the most challenging games I have played for a while. The bosses in this game are the toughest I have faced so far, and I spent many nights tossing my controller down in frustration. Overall, if you are into the noir, this is for you. Despite my liking this game, it's not without it's flaws

Pros:

Good graphics
Nice array of weapons
great storyline
Excellent controls

Cons:

Mini-games..This is a true waste of time, especially the lifting part. I'm surprised i did not damage my controller buttons, lol.

Awkward camera angles on some levels.

Other than that, I highly suggest this game, as it's super cheap now. Enjoy!

best gane ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: November 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

well i can start by telling that this iz the best gane ever not even socom comes close to it true the graphics are alil better on socom but the action and fighting on the game are the best.i can tell u this much u even got a dog to help u out the dog attacts and brings u the gun of ur enemy.. So overall this iz a game like noother just 4get about socom and get in to this u wont regreit.....

Good Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: February 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is very good. There are lots of thing in it like we can dive slow motion and kill the enemy nearby and we can gunpoint the enemy and we can also call our dog shadow to kill the enemy and many more things we can do in it.

One Good Cop.One Bad Situation.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Dead to Rights is a great game it also has a great story and a awesome character Jack Slate.Jack has been in this situation ever since his father was killed by bad guys.His situation is very interesting because it builds suspence and you will be suprised at parts of the story(If I talk more about the story they will be spoilers and telling spoilers is wrong).
This game also has minigames(some are fun and some are so hard that you WILL toss or BREAK the controller).
This other character Hildy is in the beginning and people talked about her also because you play as her in the beginning as a str...er(I replaced some of the letters as stars because some people may find it as a spoiler,If you want know what the word is I left a couple of letters there as a hint.)
I also think this game is better then Max Payne.Max Payne has bad graphics and it's boring.
Dead to Rights has loads of fun and great graphics.Dead to Rights even has better weapons,human shields,and amazing disarms.
In my opinion Max is in PAIN.
(+)Positive Side:
(+)Great Game.
(+)auto-targets.
(+)Bullet-time and disarms.
(-)Negative Side:
(-)Minigames and Boss fights can be tricky.
(-)Some enemys are hard to kill.
"RATED M" for
Blood
Mature Sexual Themes
Violence
Content:Some parents may let their teens play it but maybe not their youngsters below 13.
This has violence and other material that a teen can handle but may be to much for youngsters.

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