Uninspired. Fun at times, but should have been better. And for a mostly online game, the online lags and seems buggy
The gameplay is good. The major saving grace of the game is the fact that the fast paced futuristic rocker launching style shooters aren't as overdone recently as military shooters and such. Since playstation 3 doesn't have it's 'halo' this is the best you've got.
Graphics. Well. It is playstation 3...so of course it looks nice. But as one of the newest games released to date, I don't find it as great as some games that have been out a little longer. I dont see this as a game that shows off what the new generation of games can do. Some playstation 3 games have just left me staring at certain things. (a perfect example is watching the sunrise standing under a red-leaved tree in oblivion). But unreal has not given me any of these moments.
The main reason I got this game was simply to have variety in my online shooter library. And it gives me that. But even though it's my newest game, I still find myself playing Call of Duty 4 and team fortress more frequently and for longer period. Which the fact that I was historically an Unreal fan more so then the others should tell you something.
Worth buying? How much do you like online shooters? How patient are you?
Because even tho the only value is the online, Maybe a 5 day rental would give you enough of the expericne you need.
But for those of us that are addicted to online shooters, and want some variety in our gameplay. Buy it, Play it, and I'll light you up with my always favored shooter weapon the flak cannon :D