Not awful but far from perfect (Final Review)
***update. Finally, got passed the melee. Which is way too much work on the wii. This game epitomized what everyone was afraid of. Ports. It shows that the controls were just tacked on, this wasnt designed to take advantage of the controlers well at all. Say what you want about Red Steel, a game i personally think is getting too much flak, its a launch game after all, but at least the designers clearly had the wii in mind when they were designing it. This game is a chore to play, its got moments, but then you run into some new awful game mechanic. Driving is a pain in the ass. Ive been driving for 9 years, and they told you to hold the wheel at ten and 2, but you know what, since you cant feel the road, you have no balance. It sucks. Im not going to finish this game, its getting traded in as soons as i can for anything else, Im thinking Rayman.
***update. Well just like Mr. Burns Ive had a customary change of heart. This game is playable, albeit with some serious flaws. Some of the controls arent clear even the on screen motions arent completely obvious. Also the game is intense which is nice, but youre controls leave something to be desired meaning you cant always react quickly to such things. Also zooming in aiming should be like red steel, but its not. ***Final Update. Well i drudged through it, and this game is playable after all. Melee combat is awful, and the motion controls arent always quite as obvious as the onscreen instructions would have you believe, but aiming is pretty nice, and tank controls where a breeze. Driving the jeep is not so hot. And once in a while, it will slow down and you have to hit the wii menu button disconnect the nunchuck and reconnect. Still this is your top bet for WWII shooter on the wii, till i get a chance to check out medal of honor, which all reviews dont seem to like...we shall see.