REVIEW - "Resistance: Fall Of Man"

December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM

About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN.

Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system.

STORY
RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects.

SINGLE-PLAYER
There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past.

Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish.

MULTI-PLAYER
Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online!

Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name.

And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death.

Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory).

In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance.

Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health.

As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt.

When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on.

As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode.

With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM

About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN.

Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system.

STORY
RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects.

SINGLE-PLAYER
There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past.

Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish.

MULTI-PLAYER
Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online!

Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name.

And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death.

Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory).

In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance.

Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health.

As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt.

When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on.

As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode.

With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM

About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN.

Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system.

STORY
RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects.

SINGLE-PLAYER
There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past.

Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish.

MULTI-PLAYER
Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online!

Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name.

And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death.

Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory).

In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance.

Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health.

As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt.

When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on.

As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode.

With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

Dem Pyros · December 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Thats a really good review, when and if i ever get a PS3 im sure i'll pick this game up.

Thanks for the read!

Dem Pyros · December 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Thats a really good review, when and if i ever get a PS3 im sure i'll pick this game up.

Thanks for the read!

Dem Pyros · December 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Thats a really good review, when and if i ever get a PS3 im sure i'll pick this game up.

Thanks for the read!

umairpk85 · December 17th, 2006, 08:53 PM

yeah its a very nice game

umairpk85 · December 17th, 2006, 08:53 PM

yeah its a very nice game

umairpk85 · December 17th, 2006, 08:53 PM

yeah its a very nice game

SangYuP · December 18th, 2006, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the review...I was on the fence with this game..but now I'm going to pick it up.

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December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Damon D Guest Posts: n/a	About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN. Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system. STORY RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects. SINGLE-PLAYER There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past. Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish. MULTI-PLAYER Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online! Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name. And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death. Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory). In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance. Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health. As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt. When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on. As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode. With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Damon D Guest Posts: n/a	About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN. Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system. STORY RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects. SINGLE-PLAYER There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past. Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish. MULTI-PLAYER Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online! Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name. And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death. Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory). In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance. Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health. As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt. When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on. As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode. With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

December 17th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damon D Guest Posts: n/a	About a month ago I posted a short review of the PS3 I purchased on launch day (November 17th). Now that I have had the time to play the games a bit more, I am more equipped to review the games themselves. The first one on the list is... RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN. Several online message boards are filled with PS3 and 360 fanboys, each trying to convince others that their system is superior than the other. 360 users have "Gears of War", while the new PS3 has a limited list of launch titles to counter with. "Resistance: Fall Of Man" is referred to as the franchise of the PS3 launch titles. I'm not one to say if this is true or not, but I will say that this is definitely one of the "must-buys" for this system. STORY RFOM is a first-person shooter. You control Nathan Hale, an American soldier sent to England to help prevent the spread of a new mutant species called the Chimera. In essence, it's your typical WW2 shooter, only you are up against alien-like beings instead of Nazis. Weapons range from common wartime varieties such as shotguns and sniper rifles, to not-so-common weapons including the "Auger", which emits energy blasts that are capable of passing through solid objects. SINGLE-PLAYER There are 11 total levels in the game, all of which are divided into smaller sections. The game is spent following Hale as he fights off Chimera in several indoor and outdoor locales of England. There are other AI-controlled soldiers fighting with you, but they don't usually last long enough to depend on them. Even on the easiest difficulty, you will find scenarios that take a few attempts to get past. Even after you manage to finish the single-player mode, the game has definite replay value, mainly because of its unlockables. Each stage has a handful of optional tasks which, once accomplished, will earn you skill points. As you earn more points, you begin to unlock certain items including concept art, a behind-the-scenes video, and some customization items for the multi-player. The interesting part about these optional tasks is... the player has no idea what they are! Unless you look around online, you will have no clue what the secret tasks are until you accomplish them. You may be asked to get through a stage only using one specific weapon, or the task could be something as simple as breaking all of the windows in a particular hallway. Hell, there's even a task that requires you to squat over a certain number of enemy corpses. Yes, that's right... you get rewarded for "teabagging" the enemies. Throughout the 11 levels of gameplay, there are over 40 secret tasks to accomplish. MULTI-PLAYER Though I have not gone online too much (yet), I have played enough to say that this game is LOADS of fun online! Voice chat is enabled for online play, so don't go throwing away that old PS2 headset just yet... at least not until Sony eventually releases a wireless Bluetooth version for the PS3. Clans are also allowed online, and they work very similar to games like "25 To Life". Any player can create a clan, and members are identified by a 3-character tag in front of their name. And how many players are able to play in each specific game? Not too many... just 40 :He He: Yes, that's right... forty. That means you can potentially have two teams of 20 people each fighting to the death. Online modes include your typical Deathmatch modes, both free-for-all and team varieties. There are also a few other not-so-common modes including "Breach" (destroy the opposing team's reactor) and "Capture The Flag" (self-explanatory). In team-based modes, teams can either be exclusively human or Chimera, or the host can give the option of mixing up the teams, which adds an extra difficulty because you can't base a player's allegiance just by looking at their appearance. Human players have access to an on-screen radar which shows both teammates and enemies (Chimera). Chimera do not have this radar, but they have their own advantages. They can enter "Rage Mode" which makes their attacks stronger, reduces the amount of damage they take, and also makes them move faster. But there's a limitation to this... The longer a player stays in Rage Mode, the more their body temperature raises. If the temp gets too high, the Chimera begin to overheat and lose health. As for customization, you are able to adjust the appearance of your human character to a certain degree, but it is not nearly as detailed as games like the "WWE Smackdown vs Raw" series or "25 To Life". Customization options include your Uniform, Head, and a few accessories for your chest and belt. When you first start playing online, you are given the rank of "Private". As you play more and more, you gain XP points which will eventually increase your rank. With each new rank, you gain additional choices for the customization items. For example, when you start your only uniform choice is American, which has two color choices. After your first promotion (Private 1st Class), you gain the option of a British uniform, which has its own two color varities. The next promotion after that gives you one or two accessory options, and so on. As if the promotions weren't motivation enough, there are also multiple medals and ribbons to earn while playing online. Similar to the tasks in single-player, the criteria for each medal/ribbon is unknown until they are earned. They can range from getting 10 kills in a row without dying to capturing a flag in the CTF mode. With that said, I definitely think this game is worth the money for those lucky enough to get their hands on a PS3. The single-player mode is fun, and the online mode is even better.

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