This is just a great way to see some of Bugie's early work. And much of the style and storytelling reveals similar tones. This is a great classic FPS that many people missed back in the day when it was big on the Mac. It's also quite a decent challenge. I don't think you can knock this xbox arcade game for it's retro graphics. Of course it can't stack up to the newer games, but it is fun to see what was "cutting edge" in 1995. I had a blast playing through this one again. The unique start-to-end format of each level is a cool twist, as is the storytelling through the computer terminals. The dark humor is apparent with Bobs AI and secondary fires on weapons is always a nice plus. I am not sure why level design was knocked because I've always found these maps to be some of the most unique and interesting - and the way the map system works is a plus in my book as well. This won't blow your mind if you re a graphics hungry FPS'er , but it's a fun 8 hour trip for people who want to time-warp or for some nostalgia.
I'm going to make this very short and sweet. This game is the entire reason I got interested in gaming in the first place. Without Bungie and Marathon 2: Durandal, I wouldn't be as interested in it as I am today. T... Read Full Review
I have never played a Marathon game before however I love FPS's. So I did my research on the game and then downloaded the trial on XBLA. I have to say that I wanted more after playing the demo so I purchased the full g... Read Full Review
