Soldier of Fortune 2 XBOX Anyone?
06-17-03, 03:22 PM
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I loved the PC version of this game, I don't know about getting it for the Xbox yet. I waiting for the reviews. 
06-19-03, 09:39 AM
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Ign has their review up. Looks like they didn't like it too well.
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/424/424963p1.html
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/424/424963p1.html
Presentation 4.0
This game suffers from uber long load times, boring loading screens and menus, pretty blah graphics, horrid collision detections, and a huge neon sign pointing out this is one heck of a sloppy port.
Graphics 4.0
When a game a next generation console game's graphics can be likened to Ghost Recon and Goldeneye, you know something is wrong.
Sound 5.0
Repetitive, annoying sound effects and an almost non-existent soundtrack leaves a lot to be aurally desired.
Gameplay 6.0
It's a standard straightforward shooter. You don't need tactics or stealth to get through this one.
Lasting Appeal 8.0
With plenty of single player and multiplayer options, you could play this game for months to come. Heaven help you.
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 5.8
This game suffers from uber long load times, boring loading screens and menus, pretty blah graphics, horrid collision detections, and a huge neon sign pointing out this is one heck of a sloppy port.
Graphics 4.0
When a game a next generation console game's graphics can be likened to Ghost Recon and Goldeneye, you know something is wrong.
Sound 5.0
Repetitive, annoying sound effects and an almost non-existent soundtrack leaves a lot to be aurally desired.
Gameplay 6.0
It's a standard straightforward shooter. You don't need tactics or stealth to get through this one.
Lasting Appeal 8.0
With plenty of single player and multiplayer options, you could play this game for months to come. Heaven help you.
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 5.8
06-20-03, 01:38 AM
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From everything I have read so far, sounds like a bad game. I've been reading around the different forums and I have to say about 80% of the people hate the game. I was going to buy it but I think I'm going to pass on it now.
06-20-03, 08:13 AM
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I had a $10 gift card and one of those $5 off coupons burning a hole in my pocket, so I decided to pick it up.
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I'm no graphics whore, but damn...this is one of the ugliest ports I've ever seen.
Much like the pc version, the single player aspect of the game is pretty umremarkable But, for some reason, I kind of like playing the randomly generated missions
This game's saving grace is Xbox Live. I played for about an hour and a half and had a great time. If you're looking for another game to add to your XBL library and you can find it for a fairly cheap price, pick it up. Otherwise, skip it.
Random thoughts:
I'm no graphics whore, but damn...this is one of the ugliest ports I've ever seen.
Much like the pc version, the single player aspect of the game is pretty umremarkable But, for some reason, I kind of like playing the randomly generated missions
This game's saving grace is Xbox Live. I played for about an hour and a half and had a great time. If you're looking for another game to add to your XBL library and you can find it for a fairly cheap price, pick it up. Otherwise, skip it.
06-22-03, 11:35 AM
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This is by far the best FPS online for the Xbox. This game is basically Counterstrike. Fans of Counterstrike will have to pick this up.
The people who complain about the graphics are wrong. They are not that bad. Besides, when you are playing a LAG FREE FPS, little details in graphics don't mean poop.
Quite Frankly - it's a more enjoyable FPS than RTCW - and the fact that there are servers is good enough for me.
80 % of my time with RTCW is spent looking for a good host. Not so with SOF2. In 3 days of playing, I've had 95 % of Lag Free goodness!
The people who complain about the graphics are wrong. They are not that bad. Besides, when you are playing a LAG FREE FPS, little details in graphics don't mean poop.
Quite Frankly - it's a more enjoyable FPS than RTCW - and the fact that there are servers is good enough for me.
80 % of my time with RTCW is spent looking for a good host. Not so with SOF2. In 3 days of playing, I've had 95 % of Lag Free goodness!
06-22-03, 12:25 PM
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I had doubts about this game after reading the review from IGN. Once I got on Live, it totally changed my mind. This game kicks some serious A$$ in the fun department!
Beware this game is very addictive.
The average reader review at Gamespot is 8.5 ( out of 10 ) out of 45 reviewers.
And it's ranked at number 3 in the top 10 list if that makes anyone feel any better.
As a rule it's best to take all reviews with a grain of salt and make You're own decision after actually playing it.
Beware this game is very addictive.
The average reader review at Gamespot is 8.5 ( out of 10 ) out of 45 reviewers.
And it's ranked at number 3 in the top 10 list if that makes anyone feel any better.
As a rule it's best to take all reviews with a grain of salt and make You're own decision after actually playing it.
06-22-03, 12:36 PM
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I also like the game. It definitely can be very addicting and I like the gore factor though I thought the first SOF had more gore. Based on the reviews I didn't think it was going to be good but in my opinion it's not that bad at all.
06-22-03, 10:41 PM
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Damn, you guys are tempting me!!! I thought I could give this one a pass. I'll at least give it a rent now.
Xbox Live fun factor compared to Ghost Recon or RTCW? Anybody?
Xbox Live fun factor compared to Ghost Recon or RTCW? Anybody?
06-23-03, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by dgc
Damn, you guys are tempting me!!! I thought I could give this one a pass. I'll at least give it a rent now.
Xbox Live fun factor compared to Ghost Recon or RTCW? Anybody?
Damn, you guys are tempting me!!! I thought I could give this one a pass. I'll at least give it a rent now.
Xbox Live fun factor compared to Ghost Recon or RTCW? Anybody?
One nice online touch is that if you're very near enemies (i.e. unknowingly in the same room) who are talking to each other, you overhear them in your headset. Then you have to whisper to your teammates to avoid the same fate as you hunt them down.
All games of this type should have this feature.
06-24-03, 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by mr.snowmizer
One nice online touch is that if you're very near enemies (i.e. unknowingly in the same room) who are talking to each other, you overhear them in your headset. Then you have to whisper to your teammates to avoid the same fate as you hunt them down.
One nice online touch is that if you're very near enemies (i.e. unknowingly in the same room) who are talking to each other, you overhear them in your headset. Then you have to whisper to your teammates to avoid the same fate as you hunt them down.
