Well, I just played the demo and it certainly is a unique game that feels completely different from the usual fare....that's for sure. While I was really put off by the melee being on the right analog stick at first, by the end of the demo, I started getting used to it and can see how it could get very addicting.
Once you start going through the customization and skill tree screens, you can tell that this is a game that a demo will not do much justice to, as the fun will be found when you start getting your character leveled up do a decent level. By which time, you should have a good grasp of the combat, and will have unlocked and learned many different combos as well.
No, the graphics are not up to snuff, but they are tolerable and some of the artwork is very nice. The camera does a really good job while in combat, and feels kind of like the camera in Eternal Darkness when you are walking around. People complaining about the character models have obviously forgotten Halo 3. Too Human's are much better, and the animation is about on par with Halo 3 as well.
All in all, I can tell that the demo did not even scratch the surface of what the game itself will offer in terms of what you can do combat wise and leveling up wise. And I can also tell that this is a game that will quickly become very addictive and very satisfying once the nuances of the gameplay are learned and once you start getting your character leveled up. Not to mention that it is a different experience than anything out right now, and that is definitely another plus in my books.
As far as scores go, I could really care less, but I am expecting the reviews to be just as polarizing as the previews. Some will love it for being different and some will despise it just because it is different and also because it does not have "Teh shInEH GrAFFiX." As for myself though, I am betting it will get about a 7.5 here, but will still be loved and considered underrated by many....including myself.
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