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worth the wait!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: March 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

if you remember back even before the 360 launched, this was actually the very first next gen game announced. it was originally intended to be a launch title. 2 and a half years later we finally get the game. and believe me, it was worth the wait.

the cover system is very reminiscent of Gears of War with 3rd person shooter controls very similar to the previously mentioned GoW and Resident Evil 4. masterfully combine those shooter elements with upgradable supernatural abilities including a razor sharp disk that can decapitate enemies in a single throw. it can also be combined with different elements including electricity.

there is a very interesting story behind your character and the world around you. the planet is in such a dark and desolate state. how did the world come to this point? who or what are you? what role will you play in the events about to unfold? play to find out.

the graphics are stunning even on a SDTV. textures and lighting equal to any other AAA title on the system(CoD4/Bioshock). Animations run very smoothly with great effects to compliment it all. the sight of your electified blade is priceless.

there is online play, but i cant comment on that since i havent played that part yet. the single player alone is well worth the price though. mainly recommended to hardcore action/shooter fans.

Wield the Glaive...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: March 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First let me say that I love this game. It is extremely fun to play, the graphics are awesome (I love how the blood looks wet!), and the story/idea is intriguing. To be honest, I wasn't sure how I would like having a main weapon like the glaive, but all of the "evolutions" make it fun and interesting as the game goes on. The character changes enough throughout the game too keeps things fun as well. I do have two minor complaints. First, I wish you could crouch and I wish you could blind fire. It's funny how much you use blind fire while in cover. Second, the cutscene graphics are great sometimes, and not so great other times. Other then that, the games great. Also, don't get discouraged when you first start the game. The first three chapters are really short. After that though they are really long. The achievements are fun to try for too. Give it a try, I think you'll love it.

Beautiful....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: March 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is gorgeous. The colors and lighting are absolutely incredible. I especially liked the lack of colors in the prologue. I felt it really showed off the game. However, as another reviewer commented, some in-game movies do look a little bit better than others. Also, I have noticed the occasional drop in frame rate.

The gameplay is very fun. My only complaint is that the controls are a bit awkward when you are steering the glaive. It just feels un-natural to hold down the RB and steer with the right analog stick. I also dislike the fact that you are unable to crouch unless taking cover. Other than that, the game is a blast to play. I played about the first three levels last night, and had to tear myself away from the game to get some sleep.

This game doesn't bring anything real innovative to the table. But if you are fans of GoW, then I would strongly recommend this game. It has a similar look and feel to it, and it is just as fun. And the glaive is an awesome new weapon!

Much more than just a deadly boomerang

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been anticipating this game based solely on the fact that it was something new and different. I originally thought the games only weapon was the glaive but I was suprised to learn that there are many other guns such as 9mm, shotguns, bust pistols, smg's and a few others. All of the guns handle really well. Force feedback and recoil feel just right. The shotgun is a beast and fun to use. You can even upgrade them in the underground market.

Using the glaive is fun too. You can behead people, cut off limbs or even jsut cut through their entire body. Blood is plentiful and the screams really make you think the soldiers had a family. Awesome. I loved lighting the glaive on fire or electrifying it and then unleashing that on the soldiers. I didn't find it as effective on the undead as I would have liked though, it didn't seem to hurt them much. The "aftertouch" kill was one of my favorites. At first I didn't think I would use that feature much but then I found myself using it a lot just to get those brutal decapitations.

The puzzle aspect of the game is subtle but challenging. I found myself on several occasions wishing I had bought a strategy guide. The boss battles were also a bit of a challenge but fun nonetheless. I didn't die a ridiculous amount of times and the finishers on the collossus are amazing. The finishers on all the soldiers are equally so. You will have a few "damnnnnnnn, that was crazy" moments when you get some good kills.

Overall I was ver satisfied. Plenty of playtime, blood, challenges, and evolving throughout the game make for a really good game that is more than enough to hold me over until GoW2. A limited (5 map, 2 modes) online gameplay adds a bit more fun as well. Go buy it!

You WANT to love it but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 15 / 17
Date: March 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Finally the long awaited Dark Sector has hit the shelves and sadly it just came short of meeting HALF of its expectations. Visually the game is phenomenal but unfortunately there's only so much scenery can do for the entertainment value of a game. The story is very cliché and lacks the ability to really get you involved and suck you in; for the most part Hayden (who you play as) comes off as a very one-dimensional character with your cliché "past that haunts him" so nothing new on that front. As far as game play goes, the movements are extremely stiff which makes aiming a really big pain especially when the enemy AI is hardly existent yet so hard to eliminate. The glaive; honestly, it's awesome the first few times you kill with it but sooner rather than later you'll get sick of it and it just becomes annoying to maneuver and even more annoying when you try to run up to an enemy to hit them with it and for some odd reason it does NOTHING the first 2 tries so you get hit THEN it works.
So overall I'm sad to say this game was a HUGE let down for me because I, like a lot of you I'm sure, have been anticipating this game since back when Xbox 360 was still labeled Xbox 2. Definitely worth a glimpse but I don't think it quite deserves it's spot on your shelve next to those other long awaited titles that actually delivered. Rent don't buy.

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.

"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 Sector: Must have for any action fan.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 14
Date: April 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I originally purchased Condemned 2: Bloodshot over Dark Sector because of the ratings over to GameSpot.com. Condemned received an 8.5 -- Dark Sector a 7.5.

I played Codemned for about an hour before I was bored out of my mind and I love survival horror. I have not played it since, so much for Gamespots reviews.

If you liked Resident Evil 4 then Dark Sector is right up your alley. Great graphics and fun gameplay make for an enjoyable experience. The story line is week and some levels were alot out of balance but it doesn't take away from the fun, usually after several tries you can get it. About 16-20 hours of gameplay too.

I liked it and if you're an action fan you will too. $60 well spent.

- Dan.

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!

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