Resistance: Fall Of Man | List Price: $29.99
Discount Price: $19.99
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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Brand: Sony
Binding: Video Game
Release Date: 2006-11-15
ESRB Age Rating: Mature
Features: - Gameplay elements and enemies that create a sense of unease and set an atmosphere that frightens the player
- Engage in some of the largest turbulent battles ever witnessed on a console gaming system
- An immersive world delivers photo-realistic characters, environments and lighting effects
- Co-Op play via split screen or compete against up to 40 players via online or LAN play
Repetitive, boring, nothing new [Posted on 2008-11-20]
I guess I should not have bought this so soon after beating Biosphere. Got it for $19.99 so it is not a BIG loss. It has no depth and is pretty uninteresting after the first few hours of play. It rapidly becomes just "same ol....same ol".
Can anyone recommend a FPS that really shows off the PS3???
Pretty good for a launch title [Posted on 2008-11-23]
I just got this game in October. As such, I'm aware it was two years behind its release date and not as much of a 'groundbreaking' title anymore. I wanted to play through it and get ready for Resistance 2, but somehow I never really got into it. I played through most of the game in a week, but my attention sort of waned (especially when the going got tough) and I pushed it aside for LittleBigPlanet.
To be honest, I never tried the online multiplayer or a lot of the other features, just the story. I thought it was a well-crafted one, but the controls (unintuitive at best) and mindless enemies/allies sort of ruin it.
I gave it 4 stars because it is a fun game to play, and maybe I just don't like it as much because I should have bought it in '06. Either way, getting it for less than $30 is a bargain, and it's a good enough game to pick up if you like shooters.
We are the final resistance [Posted on 2008-11-23]
This will be a short but to-the-point review.
I am an avid gamer, been playing video games for awhile now and I have to say that I'm really enjoying this game (more than halfway through it).
First the visuals are spectacular, you can move or break most objects, there are at times MANY enemies and friendlies on screen and it has never bogged down.
The gameplay is fantastic, the controls are tight but accurate. I loved the way you could aim by pressing L3, it makes for very precise shots.
Weapons are epic, ranging from standard US military to advanced chimeran weapons, you will be eager to advance in campaign mode just so you could find out what weapon they'll think of next!!!
Sound is great too, I can hear various bullets whirring around me in my home theater system. So for you audiophiles this game makes the cut!
Overall I would highly recommend this shooter to anyone looking for a fast-paced action game with a solid story. Thanks insomniac, for bringing us this excellent game!
Not the best, but pretty good [Posted on 2008-11-25]
Just got done playing it and I have to say for the most part I really enjoyed the game.
Pros:
-nonstop action 80% of the time
-alot of the action is team based (though they're more fodder than anything)
-final boss isn't rediculous
-recharging one quarter of your life helps ALOT
Cons:
-The "bloom" effect can be really annoying during certain levels. Blurry anyone?
-No way of knowing when a level is going to end (at least could've auto-grabbed all the ammo nearby), especially annoying in the later levels
-Sometimes during sniping the crosshair will go red to indicate an enemy in your sights, but when you shoot close to the edge of said enemy, you hit nothing. annoying when you only get 12 shots with the rifle.
-First level was rediculously hard (on medium) considering it's your first time playing.
Other thoughts:
This game is definatly worth at least a once-through. I have a spitfish FragX controller that has an imperfect mouse attached to it so it was easier for me to do the FPS thing especially coming from PC gaming. If you're not used to console FPS', stick with easy difficulty. I still found it challenging at times. Took me about 10 hours.
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce Nathan Hale. [Posted on 2008-11-30]
Chimeran have invaded Russia and Europe, the US has been called to help fight this threat, the world is at a standstill as this unknown alien super-force continues to kill and destroy - oh, and was it mentioned that this is happening in 1941 instead of WWII? Introducing "Resistance: Fall of Man", Sony's launch title for their PS3 release, and subsequently the game I decided to start with upon purchasing my system - why not begin at the beginning, right? Having been an enormous fan of the early FPS game, "Goldeneye" for the Nintendo 64, games of this nature have always been close to my heart. The "Halo" series has received mixed reviews in my eyes, with mediocre game-play, and repetitive storylines - so "Resistance" needed to bring its best game forward, and honestly it wasn't bad - could have been worse, could have been better - but overall the beginning of a long friendship between myself and my PS3.
STORY:
This was probably the weakest area for this game. While it was obvious that Sony was just testing the waters for what their system could produce gaming-wise, there was an air of conservatism with "Resistance". The faded black-and-white pictures between the game-play instead of full length CGI-cuts, seemed cheap. While the story was follow-able and lengthy, the detail seemed to be missing. Absolutely, the images were stunning (which will be discussed in the graphics portion), but there needed to be something more. Nathan Hale, our hero, seemed lifeless. His role was random at best, merely being a random soldier plucked out of many to have a genetic anomaly to the Chimeran disease. One hopes his changes are what future releases develop further, instead of just accepting it with ease like this game did. Our sideline characters had more soul, Lt. Cartwright especially, who I would have preferred to play instead of Hale. Again, this is the biggest complaint I have with this game - I didn't expect full-blown character development for a FPS, but something would have been better than nothing.
GRAPHICS:
Amazing, to say the least. Using the full capability of my HDTV and my PS3, this jumped me direct into the action. Detail upon detail was laid before you, allowing the player to fully submerge himself into the environment. This was a world where enemies react to your movement, and it was great to finally be able to have an equal playing ground. While the cut scenes were minimal at best, it was the in-game experience that demonstrated the raw power of the PS3, as well as the technology surrounding it. This was a great foundation for the beginning of PS3, and now with the release of "Resistance 2", I am eager to see how they have grown.
SOUND:
Bullets everywhere. The sound of terror behind you, the impact of the explosion in front, while hearing dogs howl in the background and the scream of your comrades was intense. This is a game that needs to be played without the lights on and with your surround sound turned all the way up. This isn't a horror game, but element (if you allow it) will make you jump and react. It uses not just your sight, but also your ability to hear where your enemies are coming from, making the full-spectrum of game-play intense. Combined with the great graphics, this made a simple game into a blockbuster.
REPLAY:
Can it be played again and again? For me - no. I saw the ending, I went through two campaigns, unlocked the further weaponry, but after two finishing moments, I was done. That is not to say that the online ability isn't worth owning the game, but if you are lacking the online ability - this was a lengthy game that was incredible the first time, substantial the second time, but ready to be put down for the third time.
Overall, I enjoyed playing this game. While there may have been some repetition to the game, and honestly no really big boss to defeat, this FPS was a great introduction to the Sony's Playstation 3 and its hardware. From the graphics to the sound, this game was perfect - where it lacked was the actual story and repeatability of the game. Perhaps in two years I could pick this game up again, or if there were a gaggle of friends about to arrive - this game would be perfect. It was a strong foundation for the console and I eagerly anticipate both the sequel as well as the other genres that Sony is going to explore.
Bravo Sony, Bravo!
Grade: **** out of *****
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