You standard FPS with cool weapons, a nice story, and providing a first look at the promise of the PS3

User Rating: 8.7 | Resistance: Fall of Man PS3
By Latinbro1 | Review Date:
I've played a number of FPS games but never owned one until Resistance. Main reason why I bought it? I need a game to play on my PS3. Resistance is actually Insomniac 2nd attempt at a FPS game. I barely remember the first one but I know it was out for either the PS1 or PC. Anyway, this game is a fun and addictive game. It really doesn't bring anything new seen in other FPS like Halo, Half life, Red Faction, or Doom. However, it is no less fun than any of them. The plot of the game has to do with WWII never happening and a race of aliens infecting Europe instead. You play an American (Sr. Hale) who has been infected with the alien virus and has developed some alien traits (mainly the ability to heal). Anyway, as a typical story would lead you to believe, Sr. Hale is the last hop in defeating the alien race. Throughout the game you come across documents that fill you in on what the heck is going on. You encounter numerous enemies, obtain an array of cool (creative) weapons, and get to control and fight cool looking machines. Oh, and if you are not good at FPS games, prepare to die a lot. Because there are parts in the game where you'll encounter what seems like endless amount of enemies.

The graphics are gorgeous. They look slightly better than COD 3 but you can tell that with time the game could've looked even more pretty. Each area is filled with detailed and in many of the open areas you see many explosions, bullets and a swarm of enemies. I'm sure this has been done before but I enjoy the fact that I see those who have died in each area. They don't disappear or anything (they look a little plastic but at least they are there). The environment is not that interactive, which is both good and bad. I would've liked for walls and buildings to explode or take damage when the appropriate blow had been dealt (this would've added more realism). However, I did find myself hiding a lot behind walls and thus am kinda glad for the lack of full environment interactivity. There are a number of reactive items in the environment that are definitely useful. If timed right you can kill a number of alien by blowing up a barrel. Sound is superb. The gun fire, the aliens, the soldiers shouting and dying, the explosions, the machines, and your own movements can all be heard. it is so cool to hear so much explosions and fighting and not lose any sound at all. Controllers handle like your typical FPS on a console. There is some motion sensing added to the controls but you barely use them. For instance, you can kinda' shake your controller when on fire, or when aliens attach to you. I know I heard and read about you controlling one of the weapons with the movement of the controls but I never did that. The online mode is fun too. It offers a variety of games that have been seen in other games like death match and capture the flag. The areas are quite huge and the battles can get intense and area really fun. You get points but I've not played the online mode extensively. The single players has capture most of my attention. Overall, Insomniac delivers on a fun and visually pleasing game. I hope that there is a sequel to this game with more weapons and any new thing that can be brought to FPS.

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