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"This game slipped under the radar"

I remember the first time I heard of this game. People on the boards were talking about it so I decided to take a look at the screen shots. I looked decent but I didn't think I would enjoy it. 2 months passed, I was on Thanksgiving break, and I saw this game at my local Blockbuster. I gave it a try and I found out that this game is simply amazing. Read on...

Story 7/10
It's been awhile since I played this game so forgive me if I'm slightly off. The game seems to be in the near future. You are a specially trained soldier sent in to take out terrorists. Along the way though you have flashbacks of a women being murdered. Much of the story is surrounded in mystery, so play it to find out what happens!

Graphics 8/10
I'd say that these graphics are just about average for the PS2. They're nothing too special but they won't let you down. The environments are well done, as well as the gunfire, and people.

Sound 10/10
Incredible! The sound of bullets whizzing by your head will have you at the edge of your seat! When you're sneaking up on your enemies you will hear them talking about random things. The voice acting is very well done as well. If the building you are in doesn't have much stuff in it, your footsteps will echo, along with gunfire, and any other sound you make.

Gameplay 9/10
The gameplay here combines elements from hit games like, SOCOM, and Metal Gear Solid 2. During the game you are forced to take cover or be killed. However if you are just taking on or one or two enemies you can just sneak up behind them. When you are taking on 5 or more enemies, you have to hide behind a wall, crates, basically anything you can find! If there are loads of guys shooting at you there is a feature called blindfire. Blindfire makes you more inaccurate but you don't have to take the chance of getting a bullet in your body. The only flaw with the gameplay is it can feel a little bit repetitive, but not too much.

Buy or Rent?
Buy! I can't believe I was doubting that this game would be good. However if you are going to buy it, you better hurry up because it might be rare soon! Go and buy this game! It's simply amazing on how well the game plays. The only reason it didn't get a ten is because the graphics could have been a little bit better.

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 12/24/03