Underappreciated and underated - a very misleading gamespot review
Graphics: Inside buildings on the most part the visuals look impressive however extensive bump mapping shows up shortcomings when you look closeup at textures. The visuals on landscapes outside are admittedly poor and look rushed, although not a large portion of the game is spent outside. But as the gamespot reviewer suggests 'highly disappointing graphical performance' is a huge overstatement and such minor 'issues' are easily overlookable. Gameplay:
Similar to Doom 3, strafing whilst blasting your way through the game is very entertaining in short to medium bursts. Powerful weapons that surpass the likes of ones found in Gears of War and Doom 3 are enjoyable and satisfying to use on an enemy that is more entertaining than Doom's and offer more intense firefights. There are some sections where you are joined by fellow marines that again offer some variation, although you do not issue orders. Vehicular combat is on the part ropey and uninteresting espicially in the hover tank, a missed opportunity. Althogh controlling the walker provides a more exciting experience. Single player campaign is entertaining and weighs in at least 12 - 15 hours + of gameplay, it provides more variety than similar shooters such as Doom 3 and you will want to play on and complete the campaign.
Multiplayer:
Not the strongest point, and with supporting 2-8 players on basic deathmatchs it feels like a step back into the past, not bad but nothing particulary entertaining or special.