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Beta?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I feel like I got a beta version of this game! Wasn't this game like 5 years in the making? First the good: graphics are pretty sweet, decent sound. The bad: Your signature weapon, the Glaive, doesn't do every thing it's promised to do. You can NOT NOT NOT decapitate people, even with aftertouch! It's an acheivement to do this 10x and everything (yes I am doing it right)...The AI is all over the map. Often enemies will run right past you or group together and stand around waiting to be killed. The dialouge can be lame ("How's my favorite half-monster?") and the main character is a whiney little b****. You can't get him to take cover when he's supposed to; sometimes he just dives. Whatever, I rented it on a free rental coupoon, which was just about worth it.

WOW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe this game is not considered one of the game's of the year. Other than COD4 , I can't think of another game that I have enjoyed as much as I enjoyed this Masterpiece.

It has everything.

Graphics are as good if not better that GOW. When the game goes from a cinematic scene to the action, you don't even realize it's time to play until you wait for a minute or two and realize that the in-game graphics are just as "cinematic." (You have to see it, to believe it .. Unbelievable)

Action is the best there is. Shoot, Glave limbs off, bombs, etc.

Puzzles are very challenging and fun to uncover. You feel proud when you actually unlock a gate or burn down the monster skin using a secret fire glave. (without giving it away)

Story is great..

Long Single player (worth the $60)

Great online

I havebeen playing FPS's since the original XBOX and this is THE (fourth)BEST FPS game I've played

1. COD4 and COD3
2. GOW
3. Rainbow Vegas 1


Just Buy it

very nice

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

a lot better than i thought it would be expecially because of the after touch. everyone loves a good game that you can just hack your enemies to pieces and now you can do it from a distance and around the corner.

Choppy Choppy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Well... at first I was not so convinced of getting this game because I really don't like dark games.. and of course, this game is called "Dark Sector"... but, what the hell, lets give it a try... I got the game on and first one... it's in black and white?!?!?!?!?! that really bummed me down, but after the short introduction level... the fun began... I haven't finished the game yet, but let me tell ya IT's SOOO FRIGGIN FUN just to see the chopping thingy fly away and just... Chop.. jejejee.
It's a cool and beautifully presented game (nice graphycs)... so if your not into all the dark stuff and all that... rent it, give it a try.. and I bet you'll end buying this game... Peace Out

dark sector in Iraq

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I haven't been able to play alot of this game but what i have played of it it is great. I wish I had more time to play it.

"It slices and dices, even makes julian fries.."! I'm talkin' bout The Glave..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Despite it's obvious influences. DS is a very enjoyable action/shooter in which you play as hayden who is a government operative sent to Russia for a search and eliminate mission, only to be infected with a virus that comes equipped with a Glave (Bladerang).

And besides the gorgoeus graphics, the gameplay is solid! not only can you control the glave's movement of flight in first person mode, but it's often used for solving puzzles in order to progress any further.

as I had mentioned there are obvious influences when playing this game; GOW (roadie run, duck and shoot),RE4(ingame context,Zombies and a weapons merchant),Blade(boomerang blade) & Krull(boomerang blade). It's a cool mash-up that makes for a good game.

I also like making use of elements such as Fire and Electricity to power-up the glave during combat as well as puzzlesolving. Is it worth the wait?
well I had no idea that this game was in the works for five years so i can't elaborate other than to say it's worth the purchase.

More enjoyable with a strategy guide or some pro tips

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm coming with the bad first. The game itself could've shined a bit more if they had visual tips or a more clearly way of explaining how to defeat the bosses in the game. Maybe some highlites or some sort of indicator giving you a clue in the heat of battle would've made it less frustating. Ok the main part that had me clueless was in the graveyard when you have to light that hard to spot torch to get off the board. I ran around that graveyard so frustrated knowing it was something simple but overlooked. Which is usually the case in this game. Now that was my only beef with Dark Sector. Now with the good. Some complained about not being able to crouch and I admit it could've been useful but once I realized that your man will crouch down low once he's near a low box or crate for cover, it was all good. Buttons (A & Y) are your primary use for defense with the use of the left analog to roll side to side while tapping the (A) button. Use the(A) button to get your back to the wall or crouch low when near a small crate. (Y) after you get the upgrade to create a temporarily sheild and further into the game if you're using an element you can cause a mild element explosion by clicking in on the right analog stick.If all else fails then RUN, it saved me plenty of times.
I think the gameplay and control are done well. And if you don't want to look down in battle to open up a crate then use your Glaive from a distance to do it. Not only that, you can steal the enemies weapon while they're reloading or after you kill them and your Glaive will retrieve the weapon or any ammo, documents & etc for you. Lovely graphics with nice music. Love the finishing moves also. Quick tip on fighting the walking mech tank the second time around. ( You can't kill him you have to get behind him and jack the driver out of the seat and take control. Otherwise you'll be fighting him untill you're dead. ) To really enjoy Dark Sector I suggest buying the strategy guide or find someone you know who's beaten the game already for pointers and you will enjoy this game far more than some of the reviewers articles I've read on other sites and magazines.

Dark, Beautiful Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

With the exception of a few tedious boss battles(it's getting harder nowadays for games to make that concept fresh....), this game was just cool. And fun. And after playing a few really so-so games, it was nice to pick up something enjoyable. The game looks and controls beautifully; The controls take awhile to adjust but become 2nd nature; In fact, when I finished the game the first time, I started it back up now that I was good at hucking my oversized throwing star; The 'from the blade view' as it hurls into an enemy is a nice touch...And there are several nice touches in this game. Not a sci-fi as I thought it might be, but more urban decay and underground tunnel looking type stuff. Some locations even reminded me of Silent Hill at times, as well as the first Condemned game. Also, the over the shoulder angle works very well for this game. While not doing all that much 'groundbreaking' stuff, this game offers some nice surprises and a good time had by all. Great running feature too...he just looks too cool!

Great game... weak story

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game itself is a blast to play with plenty of suspense and action. Only complaint is that the game has a very weak story with very little explanation or real purpose behind the action.

Favorite Game on the 360

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I saw some commercials and read some reviews so I figured I would rent this first. After a couple of plays, I wound up buying this game.

You are Hayden Tenno and are a government agent sent to a fictional small country in the USSR in the past. At first it visually looks like Gears of War and plays like it as well in the FPS style. Then you are given a toxin and thats when this game really begins to shine and break off to its own. Not only do you have various guns to kill baddies with, but you are given a three edged blade called a "glaive" that flies through the air at your enemies.

The glaive power-ups through the game are great. Nothing can be as satisfying as letting it go loose with the powers of ice, fire and electricity all while being able to slow down time for greater accuracy. There will be plenty of times you will be saying "Man that was an awesome kill."

Guns wise you will be powering up them as you progress as well with money you find or parts you sell back.

Overall a 15-20 hour FPS with 10 levels with some nice dark scenary to fit the game. Add this in with great auto-save points, some puzzle type challenges and some frustrating (but worth it) boss fights made this my favorite game on the 360.

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