Spec Ops: The Line

the_tyrant · 07-07-12, 08:57 PM

So it is my summer break right now, and i was genuinly looking for something to occupy my time with.

I wanted a mindless shooter to take my mind of things, and so I gave Spec Ops a spin.

IT IS AMAZING!!!!!

The game itself is actually kindof underwelming. Gameplay was bland, and cover mechanics were choppy. The guns just didn't feel good, there wasn't enough feedback.

However, the storyline is probably the best I have ever seen in an FPS. It is as good/better than the best RPGs. Now it is a rahash of Heart of Darkness, but this is a version done really, really well. I didn't like Apocalypse Now, Vietnam didn't feel like a good replacement for the 18th century Congo. However, post apocalyptic Dubai felt perfect!

The story felt touching, I have never experienced this level of emotion in an FPS since Call of Duty 4. The story offered choice, and the choices you make directly effected the ending.

The visual design is stunning, the glamour of Dubai juxtaposed with the despair of disaster combine to create some of the most beautiful set pieces I have ever seen.

As for multiplayer, just forget it. The mechanics weren't good to begin with, I would probably not enjoy the game in multiplayer.

If you haven't tried it yet, give Spec Ops: The Line a shot, it is a genuinely good game. In this age of COD inspired cookie cutter shooters, I am pleasantly surprised by this story driven FPS.

Crécy · 07-08-12, 01:42 AM

Probably going to get it. Mainly because of this ending sentence in RPS's review:
"One thing’s for sure: I feel sick at the idea of playing another shooter any time soon."

I don't mind if the action is a bit clumsy (didn't mind it in Alpha Protocol either as the other aspects were great), especially if the story steals the show. Also I like to support fresh ideas in the field of FPS games.

Platapus · 07-09-12, 04:18 PM

Alpha Protocol was a surprisingly enjoyable game.

Arclight · 07-12-12, 09:23 AM

That it was.

Must admit it sounds pretty intriguing from what I've read about it so far. If it wasn't for my utter contempt of modern shooters I'd probably have jumped on it.

Maybe someday, during a sale of sorts.

07-07-12, 08:57 PM	#1
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Spec Ops: The Line So it is my summer break right now, and i was genuinly looking for something to occupy my time with. I wanted a mindless shooter to take my mind of things, and so I gave Spec Ops a spin. IT IS AMAZING!!!!! The game itself is actually kindof underwelming. Gameplay was bland, and cover mechanics were choppy. The guns just didn't feel good, there wasn't enough feedback. However, the storyline is probably the best I have ever seen in an FPS. It is as good/better than the best RPGs. Now it is a rahash of Heart of Darkness, but this is a version done really, really well. I didn't like Apocalypse Now, Vietnam didn't feel like a good replacement for the 18th century Congo. However, post apocalyptic Dubai felt perfect! The story felt touching, I have never experienced this level of emotion in an FPS since Call of Duty 4. The story offered choice, and the choices you make directly effected the ending. The visual design is stunning, the glamour of Dubai juxtaposed with the despair of disaster combine to create some of the most beautiful set pieces I have ever seen. As for multiplayer, just forget it. The mechanics weren't good to begin with, I would probably not enjoy the game in multiplayer. If you haven't tried it yet, give Spec Ops: The Line a shot, it is a genuinely good game. In this age of COD inspired cookie cutter shooters, I am pleasantly surprised by this story driven FPS. __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

07-08-12, 01:42 AM	#2
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Probably going to get it. Mainly because of this ending sentence in RPS's review: "One thing’s for sure: I feel sick at the idea of playing another shooter any time soon." I don't mind if the action is a bit clumsy (didn't mind it in Alpha Protocol either as the other aspects were great), especially if the story steals the show. Also I like to support fresh ideas in the field of FPS games. __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau

07-09-12, 04:18 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Alpha Protocol was a surprisingly enjoyable game. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-12-12, 09:23 AM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	That it was. Must admit it sounds pretty intriguing from what I've read about it so far. If it wasn't for my utter contempt of modern shooters I'd probably have jumped on it. Maybe someday, during a sale of sorts. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.