Psi-Ops is a game where you control a psychic character who has the powers to lift, throw, scout areas ahead of him, set people and objects ablaze, and control the actions of other people; all with his mind. This game went largely unnoticed maybe due to poor advertising. The control is ultra tight, the psi powers control like a dream and the weapons are very easy and satisfying to use. The combination of psychic powers and gun fighting are an excellent mix. One of the best moments in the game is the first time you use telekinesis to lift a confused soldier into the air and then blast away with a sub machine gun into his helpless body. The story in Psi-ops however, while not terrible is not up to par with some of the other well know shooting games on the market. It relies heavily on flashbacks and amnesia to account for the training and tutorials in the game. Personally I feel this very well done because I was getting a little sick and tired of controlling rookie soldiers who all of a sudden become unstoppable war heroes. The voice acting is less than perfect but not terrible, it is a bunch of macho yelling and threats but it is tolerable. The reason I call this game the ultimate diamond-in-the-rough is because the gameplay is terrific and just overall a blast to play with. I recommend this game VERY highly because it is an excellent and memorable experience and because of the small amount of attention it received.
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