Crackdown: Too short, too limited, too repetitive? *Poll Added*

What do you guys think about Crackdown? I'm considering picking it up, as I liked the demo. Or perhaps it's just a rental? Can I get most of the achievements in a week? My other option would be to wait for shadowrun, as Forza no longer really interests me. Thanks.

get it.

its a good game that will take awhile to beat.

ITs a decent game. It can be short (beat in 2 hours) if you jsut run and find the bosses right away. But there is qutie a bit to explore, and if you take your time and look around, it can take quite a while. A little repetitive, but not bad.  The achievements are pretty original, so it could take you quite a while to get all of them.

The only problem i find with it is that after i went throgh and beat it all, i didn't feel the urge to really beat it again. Myabe later i will, but right now i am filing it under the "great once, little replay" catagory. It was a good couple of weeks for me though, so maybe you might want to consider it. 

Read my review.blizzvalve

My review of your review is a 5.0... but thanks.

How does the crackdown H3 beta work? Is there a CD Key or do you just need to have the DVD in the drive or something? I'll buy it used if there isn't a code.Staryoshi87

If it's possible to play the beta using a used copy of Crackdown...I'm going to go with that...Anyone?

[QUOTE="Staryoshi87"]How does the crackdown H3 beta work? Is there a CD Key or do you just need to have the DVD in the drive or something? I'll buy it used if there isn't a code.Staryoshi87

If it's possible to play the beta using a used copy of Crackdown...I'm going to go with that...Anyone?

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[QUOTE="Staryoshi87"]How does the crackdown H3 beta work? Is there a CD Key or do you just need to have the DVD in the drive or something? I'll buy it used if there isn't a code.Kuruption84

If it's possible to play the beta using a used copy of Crackdown...I'm going to go with that...Anyone?

Alright, here's what I'm going to do then. I'm going to buy Crackdown used and play crackdown/H3 beta this week, return it in 6 days, and put all my money on Shadowrun for the PC =P That seems like fun to me... Thanks for the input guys.

I picked Mario Party :P

Anyways, if you do get Crackdown, download the free content plus title update, and play the game in Psyco. mode. Also, play the game in burst, not a whole afternoon, that ruins the game. And don't just rush to level up, explore the city, have fun, blow stuff up, etc.  

Crackdown is a great game with awesome gameplay mechanics - it's very satisfying.

The exact same mission structure does begin to wear thin though and I wish they'd put a bit more variety in there, but I DO recommend it. 

Hmmm, weird. When I want a game, I make up my own mind. You should do the same. Peoples opinions are all different, so it's best for you to just decide on your own or read reviews from professional websites. BioShockOwnz

Hmm, weird. I thought that it was helpful to ask people who have played a game that I haven't what they think about it. Of course i'm not going to base my decision solely on what people suggest, nor would I base my decision solely on a review. It's called tapping every available resource to make what I think is the best decision. People are resources. Your comment is unnecessary and unwanted, good day. (Also, that music selection is pretty emo as far as I'm concerned... not that there's anything wrong with that...)

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Hmmm, weird. When I want a game, I make up my own mind. You should do the same. Peoples opinions are all different, so it's best for you to just decide on your own or read reviews from professional websites. Staryoshi87

Hmm, weird. I thought that it was helpful to ask people who have played a game that I haven't what they think about it. Of course i'm not going to base my decision solely on what people suggest, nor would I base my decision solely on a review. It's called tapping every available resource to make what I think is the best decision. People are resources. Your comment is unnecessary and unwanted, good day. (Also, that music selection is pretty emo as far as I'm concerned... not that there's anything wrong with that...)

I wasn't trying to be mean man. I was just saying. (Since when is metal considered emo?)

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[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Hmmm, weird. When I want a game, I make up my own mind. You should do the same. Peoples opinions are all different, so it's best for you to just decide on your own or read reviews from professional websites. BioShockOwnz

Hmm, weird. I thought that it was helpful to ask people who have played a game that I haven't what they think about it. Of course i'm not going to base my decision solely on what people suggest, nor would I base my decision solely on a review. It's called tapping every available resource to make what I think is the best decision. People are resources. Your comment is unnecessary and unwanted, good day. (Also, that music selection is pretty emo as far as I'm concerned... not that there's anything wrong with that...)

I wasn't trying to be mean man. I was just saying. (Since when is metal considered emo?)

Not emo in the generic sense of the word... a special kind of rock emo =P The kind where everyone wants to F everything =P

none of the games in the poll look good to me.

I would think Two worlds you should get in July

none of the games in the poll look good to me.

I would think Two worlds you should get in July

MVfalcons83

it's not like these are the only games I'm going to get =P I need em now, though. I already plan on getting two worlds, but thanks.

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[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Hmmm, weird. When I want a game, I make up my own mind. You should do the same. Peoples opinions are all different, so it's best for you to just decide on your own or read reviews from professional websites. Staryoshi87

Hmm, weird. I thought that it was helpful to ask people who have played a game that I haven't what they think about it. Of course i'm not going to base my decision solely on what people suggest, nor would I base my decision solely on a review. It's called tapping every available resource to make what I think is the best decision. People are resources. Your comment is unnecessary and unwanted, good day. (Also, that music selection is pretty emo as far as I'm concerned... not that there's anything wrong with that...)

I wasn't trying to be mean man. I was just saying. (Since when is metal considered emo?)

Not emo in the generic sense of the word... a special kind of rock emo =P The kind where everyone wants to F everything =P

Oh I get it. :)

Yeah, I love crackdown, depending on what difficulty your playing. I have it on "psychotic" and it took me awhile but also made it more fun because the enemies are relentless and with your Super Power's makes it all the more enjoyable.  Recently I just got the new download pack and it has added even more fun, rocket tag is hilarious and the new guns are cool.  My fav. of the new guns is the harpoon gun which impales enemies to whatever they get impaled to! Oh and the new car's are sweet, they'll make the driving challenges somewhat easier and the street races are awesome!  If you play Crackdown on "ruthless or the easier setting" you'll definitely blow right through it.BigBadBully

i agree. the increased difficulty made it more enjoyable and rewarding.

Since I may have come off as a jerk, and I apologize if I did. I recommend getting Shadowrun. I was in the beta and it is just a load of fun. It reminds me of Counter-Strike but with magic. The single player campaign is nothing to ride home about. It is 6 training missions with bots. But this game is all about the multiplayer. It's kind of a shame that there are only 9 maps in the retail product, but we may get more through downloadable content, but I am not getting too excited since FASA is closing shop a little bit after they get Shadowrun out the door.BioShockOwnz

Thanks shock, I just went out and rented crackdown due to a lack of used copies at my game stores :( I'm downloading the beta now ;) I also preordered shadowrun, as it's taken the place of Forza 2 as the next game I'll get. Thanks for the insight... and IM sorry if I came off as ovesensitive =P I didn't really think much before making that poll, and its not up to my usual standard of poll-awesomeness.. The meat of the post was if crackdown was worth buying, which I have decided it isn't (Too bad I couldn't get it used...it would have been a free rental in effect). Now, lets all group hug =D

Just one more question... once I download the H3 beta, I don't need Crackdown anymore, right? Because I only intend to play it for the 5 days I've got it rented.Staryoshi87

 Yes, you still need it. You can't access the beta without going into the Crackdown downloads menu.

[QUOTE="Staryoshi87"]Just one more question... once I download the H3 beta, I don't need Crackdown anymore, right? Because I only intend to play it for the 5 days I've got it rented.extremepleasure

 Yes, you still need it. You can't access the beta without going into the Crackdown downloads menu.

Well it looks as though I've got 5 days in teh beta, then =P

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]Since I may have come off as a jerk, and I apologize if I did. I recommend getting Shadowrun. I was in the beta and it is just a load of fun. It reminds me of Counter-Strike but with magic. The single player campaign is nothing to ride home about. It is 6 training missions with bots. But this game is all about the multiplayer. It's kind of a shame that there are only 9 maps in the retail product, but we may get more through downloadable content, but I am not getting too excited since FASA is closing shop a little bit after they get Shadowrun out the door.Staryoshi87

Thanks shock, I just went out and rented crackdown due to a lack of used copies at my game stores :( I'm downloading the beta now ;) I also preordered shadowrun, as it's taken the place of Forza 2 as the next game I'll get. Thanks for the insight... and IM sorry if I came off as ovesensitive =P I didn't really think much before making that poll, and its not up to my usual standard of poll-awesomeness.. The meat of the post was if crackdown was worth buying, which I have decided it isn't (Too bad I couldn't get it used...it would have been a free rental in effect). Now, lets all group hug =D

Crackdown is a great game. I played it a lot during launch and then I quit for a while, but the downloadable content has really breathed life back into the game. It's just a blast to run around the city and think of crazy stuff to do once you max out your abilities. Don't spend too much time on the Halo 3 Beta, because Crackdown is a really fun game, and the achievements are super crazy.

I also decided to get Shadowrun over Forza 2. I was going to get Forza 2, but lets just say I wasn't very thrilled with the demo. I'll just play Shadowrun until The Darkness hits later in June, because that game looks excellent.

It's all good man. Maybe I was just pissy today and posted something that came out stupid. Group hug, lol. :)

Enjoy Crackdown! :)

crackdowns gd buts ova 2 quick but of cors it cums with beta so u shud pick it up. shadowrun dsnt luk v gd IMO. Cant w8 4 forza n dirtfenwickhotmail

Crackdown is good but most aceivements can be obtained in a few hours. 

Yeah, I just played the Halo 3 beta... and I was right to not try it until now...meh! Maybe I'll buy Crackdown when I can find it used or after the beta is over.... (I probably won't find a copy until then) Thanks, Bio. Enjoy that loud rock! ;)Staryoshi87

Yeah, the Halo 3 Beta is nothing special. You'll be able to pick up Crackdown on the cheap after the beta since stores will be flooded with used copies. My music isn't that loud. ;)