Crackdown

[Fidgits]

Anyone heard anything about this? It hasn't recieved any of the usual buzz.

Looks like a GTA clone with a bit of a twist - though you have to wonder how good it is if they include a beta test of Halo 3 to try and sell it?

Downloading demo as we speak...

www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/STCS1/3-/1015367/Crackdown/Product.html

[Fidgits]

okay, had a quick play, in a nutshell GTA meets a platform game where your a 'good guy'..

seems a bit clumsy, difficult to get the hang of.

Edited by Fidgits on Friday 26th January 12:48

[:J:]

I will be getting it for the Halo 3 beta test, no real interest in the game.

Good marketing by M$ eh

[Fidgits]

:J: said:

I will be getting it for the Halo 3 beta test, no real interest in the game.

Good marketing by M$ eh

but its only a 'chance' to beta Halo 3 reading the small print...

[RobPhoboS]

I quite like it, played it for an hour (its a timed demo).
I thought it moved really well, driving cars was good fun, the only initial thing I didnt like is the cartoon black lines around characters. Still, thats quite easy to get over.
When you power up yer fella to the max its a LOT of fun. Leaping from buildings, killing people with devastating roun houses ect.

[Fidgits]

I dunno, i played it a bit more and while its a nice attempt at a modern-day platform game... it was somewhat frustrating and not well finished IMO..

[Oakey]

Fidgits said:

I dunno, i played it a bit more and while its a nice attempt at a modern-day platform game... it was somewhat frustrating and not well finished IMO..

I agree, seems to be the latest fad at the moment; GTA clone with gimmick (this has the powering up and jumping, Just Cause had a parachute and grappling hook).

How about someone tries to make a decent GTA clone with a bit of grit and realism (think The Getaway on PS2) but that's actually good?!

[Mekon]

Fidgits said:

:J: said:

I will be getting it for the Halo 3 beta test, no real interest in the game.

Good marketing by M$ eh

but its only a 'chance' to beta Halo 3 reading the small print...

MS have clarified that all the initial batch of Crackdown will have the invite:

www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/halo-3-beta-invite-guaranteed-in-every-copy-of-crackdown/