I really wasn't expecting this game to be as good as it was; a movie spin off? Good game? Those two things in the same sentence? Turns out I was pleasantly surprised, this is one gorgeus looking and fun to play game. The guns are so satisfying to use, the machine gun and pistol are my 2 favourite guns of their kind in any game EVER. Its just a shame the rifle disappears half way through and when it does repeappear its not what you wanted. The first half is great, it sets the tone, has some great character interaction and really makes you feel like you're in a real prison. The hand to hand combats really well done and when you're set loose to go blasting through and try to escape, the fights with the guards and the feel of the action is just perfect. Then you get to the stealth.... Its not that the stealths not well done, its good but after all the great action you just start to wish there was more. Then the repition sets in, not so much in gameplay but in plot, I mean, just how many failed break out attempts can one guy make? But even then don't get me wrong, this is one great game and eventhough its short, I'm still playing it over and over again on the harder modes. It is really great, I just wish the designers had stayed with what was so good with the action instead of trying something else....
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