Pay attention to that- ‘AMAZING ALLIES EDITION’ and notice that it’s not on the covers of the other platforms boxes. If you’re expecting the same game that was released on PS3 and Xbox360 you will be very disappointed like I was.
Unlike the other platforms, this 40 dollar game takes you old school. Really old school, think 2D side scroller old school.
Are the consumers aware this what they’re getting for their buck? Not at all. If you check it out on Amazon, you’re given the same specs as the PS3. If you go to the store and turn over the box… you’re given:
-An ‘Everyone’ Rating (which I wish I paid attention to- much like the Allies Edition) I had no clue that I had to pay attention to the differences.
-A unique adventure developed for the Playstation 2 Computer Entertainment System! Who knew you had to read between the lines and guess based on absolutely
“How far will you go to save New York” – Obviously as far as the side scrolling game play will allow. If this were a bonus game within a game then I could see the fun and appeal. There is interesting dialogue and you gain points and reputations for the choices you make (red suit vs. black suit decisions) because the symbiote that you’re infected with can cause your judgment to be clouded or impaired. I don’t *hate* it because it does have its moments (if the buyers were aware), but for the price tag, I despise the people behind it.
For shelling out 40 dollars on a game that was created for a platform that doesn’t allow trades for the PS2 any more- you’re pretty much screwed.
Thank you Activision. The next time you pull something like this you’d better toss in a free movie pass like you did with Spider-Man 3 or a coupon for a free meal so it doesn’t feel quite so much like dropping a bar of soap in a prison shower.
It’s not that the PS2 can’t handle the game- even the original PSX had more advanced play than this p.o.c.
Activision remains on my bad list. Ultimately is it the creators (Marvel) or the developers who decides which fans they piss off? I’ll see this as a joint effort and quietly vent my annoyances here while Jonathon loves the game for the character, not choppy, flawed and frustrating game play.
I think this is the last game I’ll review until I get a better gaming system, one that developers aren’t always flipping off, throwing feces at and back tracking on the game play to 10-20 year old engines. I take that back… I’ve no idea what they’re doing with Tomb Raider- the PS2 version has been held off for release for another two months, I’m only hoping it’s for a good reason.
Current Mood:
annoyed
