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a total disappointment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 11
Date: March 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Don't even waste fifteen dollars on this game. I am at the tail end of Call of Duty and decided to prepare myself for a new game investment and the reviews here suggested that Freedom Fighters would be a good time. NO! It is terrible. The set up for controls is unnatural and the sight of my character's body instead of a weapon is disorienting. The multiplayer aspect is a failure as well, becoming a stupid game of capture the flag. The orders you give to your recruits is mindless. You'd have more fun taking a twenty dollar bill and burning it instead of playing this game.

Too easy, too fast.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: May 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game was a little fun to play but I found it too easy. I played it on the third level of difficulty and I finished it in three days. There is no strategy to the game, all it is, is run, shoot and then run and shoot some more. The few levels in the game are all the same and way too short. The story line is very bad and, like the levels, way too fast. I get the feeling the makers of this game just rushed through it and didn't give it any time to make it good.

The strategy in this game is pathetic. All you do is run and shoot! There is hardly any talking during the levels and they are all the same from destroying helipads and rasing flags! Why don't you just play one level over and over again instead of each level once, there is little difference.

Like the strategy in the game, the story line was pathetic. A zero to hero in a matter of days type of thing. I mean, what kind of plumber would become a so called 'Freedom Phantom,' the big leader boss in the resistance in a matter of days?

This is a very poorly made game. I highly don't recommend buying it nonetheless renting it.

Clunky interface, but interesting story

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Interesting story, unique approach, but ultimately frustrating fight interface mars this game. As someone who loves GTA, Godfather and Mercenaries, I had high hopes for this game. But it is more oriented to turn-based strategy, as you have to order your minions into fights and spend more time commanding than running and gunning. And speaking of gunning, having to press the analog stick down to aim is klunky and slows down the action. I was excited to get this game, but the excitement wore off and became frustrated neglect after a couple of hours.

Average

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: May 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game very dull. I went through a few levels and quit. I just had no motivation to go on. It wasn't fun, the story wasn't interesting, and neither were the characters. The graphics are pretty clean but they lack detail. The voice-acting can be quite irritating at times, and the music is mediocre. The controls were mostly decent but, sometimes, they could get you killed. Each mission went pretty much the same. The price is good, but this game isn't even worth that.

Average game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Not that bad but not that great, I admit the story wasn't that bad, same with the voice acting but it's typical and repeative. I can see why some would love this and I can see some hate it but I thought it was ok. It's worth buying at a cheap price (definately not worth $50) because it's worth trying out. I beat the game but I'll never see myself playing it again.

eh

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: June 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ok, i like the concept. I really do. The story is well done, the ideas are well done, the voice acting and the script is well done. There is one thing I didn't like about this game that blew it for me. That was the controls. They are like your regular first person shooter controls except its hard to shoot and most times you have to use a button to aim unlike regular first person shooters. Also its third person and the camera angels(which you cna control) got a little annoying and you constantly had to fix it or itd end up in front of your character looking in back of you. That for me ruined the gameplay and the game

Freedom Fighters 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Okay I never played the game but am glad to say A SECOND FREEDOM FIGHTER IS GOING TO BE RELEASED LATE 2005 OR EARLY 2006.I dont know anything else but look at it at:
www.gamespot.com
www.ign.com

A pretty good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Freedom Fighters has a reasonably strong storyline, and rather addictive gameplay. It wasn't an extremely difficult game, only taking me a few days (for those of you who have read other reviews by me, you know I'm a war junky), but some missions took several attempts. I think its difficulty is one of its greatest attributes, because it does have a few downfalls. There's very little weapons selection (the only American firearm available is a revolver, most likely a .357 Magnum, and all other guns are carried by the Soviets). The graphics are generally good, although the game has more of an animated sense, rather than realistic. Speaking of realism, some of the combat is really hindered. For instance, you'd think if you had a clear shot on an enemy's head (meaning he wasn't wearing a helmet or anything), he'd be dead after the first shot. But, with some of the more difficult opposers, specifically the fat red-heads with the SPAS-12 shotguns, they won't be killed first shot because of their thick body-armor suits, which reveal their head entirely. I think that's pretty uncool, not only because those guys are hard and it would be nice to kill them quickly, but because I highly appreciate realism. And there is one kind of outrageously difficult soldier to beat: Machinegunners in full steel bodysuits. They have very powerful weapons, and they're SOOO hard to take down. I've learned it's easiest just to hit them repeatedly with Molotovs until they die. Otherwise, it takes a whole lot of bullets.
Multi-player is okay. I mean, it can be very fun, for long periods of time. But, there's only one mode, and only three places to play. The maps are small, you can only be one person (either the American, or the Soviet), and the people you recruit all carry the same weapon, a Kalashnikov AK of some sort, probably an AK-74. Yeah, I said 74, for all you THINK-you-know-it-alls. Recruiting is easy: There are four bunkers in every map. All you have to do is run into an unmanned bunker to take it over. Then your people spawn there, unless you have too many people at other places around the map. Then you go up to them and recruit a maximum of eight, and you can order them around. In single-player, it's the same concept, except you have to work your way up to be able to recruit more people, and you have to find them in the missions. Anyhow, back to multi-player, it is still fun. The main objective isn't to kill the other person (even though it is really exciting), because you keep coming back to life. The objective is to take the flag at the center of each map, and hold it for the time limit. I can explain further, but you'll understand once you play. Multi-player is extremely addictive, because it's fun to just kill as many people as possible, and take over all the bases. Even when you have no bunkers, it's fun in a sick way to try and capture some (I suggest using grenades and Molotovs to blow or burn the enemies out of the bunker, then move in).
In general, Freedom Fighters is a good game. It's got good replayability. It can last a while, because you do have to develop extensive strategy for many of the missions, and some missions affect others. Ultimately, I think this is a good game to purchase. Fun in two-player, and fun in single-player.

What If ???

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Concept: Soviet forces have invaded and occupied New York! It is up to a handful of rebels using captured Soviet weapons to fight them off. You are Chris, a rebel fighter who, by deeds and actions, displays leadership to draw more and more fighters to the cause.
Graphics: Outstanding! the backgrounds are very well done, and the lighting and shading actually enables you to tell what time of year it is (fall, winter, etc.). people models are very well done, as enemy and rebel clothing and gear change as the weather changes (except for the sexy female rebel leader, who still chooses to wear as little as possible regardless of the weather). Soviet troops look GREAT. Specific uniforms denote enemy soldier classes (infantry, officers, snipers, even Spetznaz commandos-although the Spetznaz troops in the game are wearing RED berets, not blue berets). Weapon models are terrific. You can choose from captured AK-74 assault rifles, Bizon SMGs, PKM machine guns, RPG-7 rocket launchers SPAS-12 shotguns, and Baretta M92FS pistols (how'd the Rooskies get those last two? Hmm...). You also can use wrenches, grenades, and Molotov Cocktails in your battles.
Sound: Weapons and vehicles sound very real, especially when blasted through a home theater system. The voice acting isn't bad either (a rarity in games), but hearing your character say the same things over and over when issuing commands gets a bit old. It is also interesting to hear the enemy speaking (and dying) in Russian. Music is simply awesome. The semi-apocalyptic score adds to the already terrifying concept of the game.
Control: a little cluncky at first, but it is quickly and easily mastered. Aiming can be a pain in the rear, but after a while, you get over it. Commanding your rebel recruits is a breeze, and actually works well.
Overall: This game is a must for anyone who likes the action/shooter genre. It is also fun for those of us who remember the 1980's and the massive wave of anti-Soviet propaganda that capped off the Cold War. Great graphics and sound, good control, and a totally fresh premise make this a great title for just about anyone.

Much needed game to revive PS2 fun factor

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: October 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game simply kicks ass. The story is very deep and captivating leaving much drive to play. Unlike some other games, it wasn't hard to learn and the story unfolds quickly to get you right into the action. The enemies are also harder to kill which I think is a plus. Instead of just breezing right through the levels you actually have to work to beat them. Every part of this game rocks. I definitely hope there is a sequel to this awesome game.

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