Simple Review for a game that many have already played. Firstly, a short description of the game. No spoilers here. You begin as Marcus Fenix, an imprisoned “traitor” that was a COG soldier(Kind of like a Marine). Through the game you battle a race known as the Locusts that mysteriously emerged from the ground one day. That's it!
The game gives a very cinematic feel to the action. Extremely addicting going through it the first time. The story is...adequate for a testosterone filled shooter. Replay value of the campaign is top notch. I lost count of how many times I had replayed the campaign at about 20.
I have dabbled in the online offerings it possesses but found that most games I was just simply maimed by my own team mates. :/ The online Co-op is excellant but the MP is lacking because of the maturity of the XBL community. I recommend that if you want to get your MP groove on, than to get a couple extra controllers and invite some buddies over. I game online with former room mates that I don't live near so it is a non-concern for me.
The graphics are the best done on console to date. The art direction is excellent. As you play through the feeling of walking through a painting of human suffering comes to mind quite often. The camera movements are smooth when they need to be and crisp when they are needed.
I won't attempt to decipher the quality of the sound on this game. I don't game through a surround sound receiver. The musical score goes well with the story and often plays a great part in the suspense of the action. Sound affects are all excellent in the aspect that none of them stand out badly. They all sound, “right.” The voice acting feels a little corny until you figure out that they were going for the over the top testosterone filled shooter then it pretty much fits right in.
Value is excellent. You won't find many better games therefore this is a must own if you have a 360. Don't expect to find any used copies of this baby for a long time to come!
