Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned Review

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(More customer reviews)This isn't so much a review of The Lost & the Damned (which is great BTW), as it is a warning about spending the $22.95 they're asking for this card as of today.The game is only 1600 regular microsoft points ($19.99 just about everywhere), you don't need a special code or anything so save the few bucks and just get regular MS points, or use a credit card on the xboxlive site to download the extra episodes.

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Expand your command over the rough and tumble Grand Theft Auto underworld with GTA IV: The Lost and Damned for Xbox 360. You'll need an Xbox LIVE connection and a GTA IV game disk to use this add-on content, but once you're connected, you'll have a whole new perspective on Liberty City.


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Take a Joy Ride with Johnny Klebitz
Unlike Niko Bellic of GTA IV, and most of the other central GTA characters you may be familiar with, Johnny Klebitz is no newcomer to the tumultuous underworld of Liberty City, he's a local that lets you see the streets through fresh eyes. VP of "The Lost" motorcycle club and brother of Billy, the club's hot-headed president, Johnny built up profitable truces with other local gangs while his brother was in rehab, but now that Johnnie's out, chaos is back at the forefront of life for this crew.
If this sounds too tame for you, don't worry -- you'll find yourself leveling brutal attacks on cops and rivals, taking your fill of booze and women, and watching out for drug deals gone wrong in classic GTA style. Find a way to stick together, don't hesitate to kill if you have to, and hold on for the ride as this storyline intersects with the main story from GTA IV, exposing tons of the gut-wrenching twists you've come to expect from series creator Rockstar North.
Experience the Thrill of a Sleek, Graphic Production
Series fans have come to expect more from Grand Theft Auto titles--from more action to better production and truly diverse soundtracks--and they won't be disappointed with this edition. In addition to powerful graphics, cool lighting, and music not found in the rest of GTA IV, this expansion pack boasts new multiplayer modes for exploiting Liberty City with your friends, hot new vehicles, and newly minted weapons.
This add-on is only available as a download from Xbox LIVE, so you'll receive an activation code instead of a disk in the package, along with a two-sided GTA poster.



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Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne Review

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(More customer reviews)Never has there been a crime game saga like that of "Max Payne". It has revolutionized it's genre of gaming. "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne" is a mesmerizing follow up to the original. The first one set the standard and this second chapter followed the original very well. Once again the game has abreath- taking storyline filled with stunning visuals of brutal and mesmerizing action. This time we guide Max through the web of controversy revolving around his love interest Mona Sax. At the climax we see her perspective as we have the chance to guide her through the adventure as our battered hero is fighting for his life. The game holds your intrigue throughout and delivers a heart pounding climax at the end. After completing the detective mode you then test your endurance in 4 more intense perspectives of the crime epic of Mr. Payne. This one is an original along with its predecessor. The "Max Payne" saga will go down as one of the greatest and most influential games in video game history.

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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne brings back the film-noir and gritty gaming of the popular anti-hero, Max Payne -- a good cop who turns his back on the law, and goes after revenge. Cinematic twists and turn as you uncover an incredible plot and uncover the secrets of Max Payne's past

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review

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(More customer reviews)I hadn't seen anybody else talking about the 360, so i thought i'd add this. This game is compatible with the 360 and it is awsome! The black and white buttons on the xbox map to the "bumpers" on the 360, so all works quite well. This game is one of the most addictive games i've ever played. I highly recommend it for adults and mature teens who are already desensitised to gangs and violence.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas brings back the incredible action of the hit game series. Carl Johnson left the San Andreas neighborhood of Los Santos five years ago, when it was being ripped apart by drugs and gang violence. When he returns in the early 90s, his mother has been killed, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are criminals. When crooked cops frame him for murder, he decides to save himself and his family by taking over the streets. Advanced role-playing elements -- Unlike previous GTA characters, Carl can swim and he needs to eat to surviveSide missions help develop skills that come into play later -- from working out at the gym to gambling in a casino

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review

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(More customer reviews)This is probably the best game to ever hit the PS2. Yes, this game is very sick and twisted, even without that bloated Hot Coffee mod. Yes, this may be the game that might have your PS2 controller smashed in frustration (*cough* Zero Missions *cough*). But the sheer size of this game, coupled with the amount of diversity and possibilities, makes this a true gaming milestone.

Put simply, this game is huge: 5 to 6 times the size of Vice City. It took me over half an hour to drive from one city to another. The amount of things that you can do in this game is stunning: Eat, swim, climb mountains, fly jetplanes, change clothes, work out, build stats, go on dates: all here.

And of course using a variety of weapons and jacking cars is still an essential part of the GTA experience: The weapon targeting in this game was a huge step up from the ridiculous auto-aiming engine from Vice City, and the driving controls were sharp as always. I thought that the graphics, while still showing a litttle bit of pop-up here and there, were still pretty stunning for the dated RenderWare engine, especially in the lush countryside. The story and voice acting were good, but Young Maylay (CJ), Sam Jackson (Officer Tenpenny) and James Woods (Mike Toreno) were particularly impressive here. OG Loc was pretty annoying though.

The music was the only thing here that I thought was pretty mixed: I'm not a huge fan of rap, but even I could tell you that the gangsta rap station was the best one on here. Both Radio X and the classic rock station disappointed me compared to V-Rock from Vice City, and who the hell thought it was a good idea to put a country station on here? All the other stations were pretty forgettable. I usually put on my own music while playing most games anyway, so I won't take points off here.

Other than the halfway-decent soundtrack, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a riveting success of a game and every mature gamer should buy it immediately.

Oh, and this special edition is basically the original game minus the Hot Coffee mod, and there are also sections of the game that are easier than the original. It also includes a bonus DVD that has the 20-min Introduction and Sunday Driver on it. Hope this helps.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition brings back the incredible action of the hit game series, with all-new content. Carl Johnson left the San Andreas neighborhood of Los Santos five years ago, when it was being ripped apart by drugs and gangs. When he returns in the early 90s, his mother has been killed, his family has fallen apart and childhood friends are criminals. Crooked cops frame Carl for murder, and he decides to save himself and his family - by taking over the streets. Special Bonus Content includes: 30 minute prequel telling the story behind the GTA series, with some familiar faces popping up; "Sunday Driver", a documentary about the world of low-riding and the people who live in it. Advanced role-playing elements -- Unlike previous GTA characters, Carl can swim and he needs to eat to surviveSide missions help develop skills that come into play later -- from working out at the gym to gambling in a casino

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Smuggler's Run Review

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(More customer reviews)I am 47 years old. This is only the second review I've writen to Amazon. ... I bought 8 games the first day, including Ridge Racer 5, DOA2, Madden 2001, SSX, Kessen, and Unreal Tournament. They are all awsome games in their own right, and so is the PS2 system in most ways. I like many genre of intertainment. But I love this game. So does a 31 year old friend who played it alone for 5 hours at my house. I played it for over twice that time (making myself late for work one day).There are, as the gamers review points out, many variables and choices to the 4 game modesavailable, from going head-to-head, to a free roaming mode where you are free to just go off-roading in a 5 mile square of either forest, desert, or mountain snow (it's the same territory as the forest with entirely new techniques). I had fun knocking cars, trucks and RVs into the forest river while in the free roaming mode, while a friend of mine found out that he could go into an eternal free-fall by scaling up the snow-frozen waterfall and driving off the mountain edge of the map.All the vehicles (10 or so) have different handling algorithms and it's fun to watch your car's body parts fly off as you rip through border patrol cars or hit a deep gulley. Driving skills are a must to advance to the highest levels, as well as familiarity with the areas, and some expiriance with gravity effects in the game. The Border Patrol officials get tougher as you progess, attempting to bulldoze you over and trap you for an arrest ('Crazy Taxi' goals, only with cops to stop you!). The mode where you are a member of a team and competing with another team to steal the most contraband from a crashed plane, ect. is fun in a second way, because you're stealing stuff from the other guys as a team (kinda like soccer, only you really SOCK 'em). I also have a Dreamcast (another fun machine), but I've not found anywhere, a better game. Even the kids (7 to 12, boys AND GIRLS) found this game both fun and addictive. This game is truly a good buy, and for a first generation game, hits the limits of displaying the known processing power of the system. But again, the bottom line is it's fun.

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Table Tennis Review

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(More customer reviews)If I told you a year ago when the Xbox 360 was being finalized and games were starting to be talked about, that Rockstar was supporting the system, what's the first thing you'd think of??Grand Theft Auto? Midnight Club? The Warriors? Sure, something like that. But then what if I told you in March that the first game Rockstar (keep in mind we're talking about Rockstar here) was going to put out on the Xbox 360 was Table Tennis (better known as PING-PONG!! in the US), would you have believed me? My very first reaction to that news was, "What, are they putting it out on Xbox Live Arcade??"I mean, seriously; Table Tennis?? From the guys that make rated M games? Were they serious? Was this a joke? The answer to those questions in order was:No, yes, yes, yes, and no.In fact, Rockstar Games was so serious about this game they really marketed it on the net and in game magazines.They were dead serious about it. And when you play Rockstar's Table Tennis, you'll see that too.While it's not a system seller, or a game that is going to revolutionize the sports genre, Table Tennis is not only solid, but authentic! This isn't an Xbox Live Arcade level game. And it's on shelves for $39.99, which is a relief from the usual $59.99 games. The question I pose is this: Is a Table Tennis game worth even a discounted price of $40?Well, Rockstar makes a heck of a case for it with a very solid game. And no, you're not playing against hookers, and armed Mafia gunmen aren't going to jump out from the stands with machine guns and start shooting at you. It's just Table Tennis.

Ok, some quick basics about Rockstar's Table Tennis.The game modes here unfortunately are pretty bare, and that has a little bit of impact on the game overall, but not a lot. There are 11 playable characters in the game; 7 men, 4 women.They come from all around the world; Japan, Germany, USA, Sweden, Brazil, and more.Each player has their own distinctive attributes and gameplay.Some are faster than others, some more powerful, some with more spin they can put on the ball.Who you choose to play with can be as important as the gameplay itself.There are only a couple of players at the beginning to chose from, and the rest you unlock by playing through the game.It seems like you unlock characters based on winning total number of games, but you also unlock them through playing offline tournaments.There are three tournaments to play with different difficulties. There is also an exhibition mode with three levels of difficulty. There's no create-a-player, nor is there a career mode; two things that a game like this should absolutely have.

There is some basic online play as well, and that's a given now with Xbox 360 games.And this game makes use of the 360's Spectator mode in it's "Table Tennis Network".In fact, you get achievement points for watching a match online.Then of course you have your ranked and non-ranked matches. The only problem with playing online is that there is no lobby system.Once you're game is done you're thrown back into the main area where you have to look for another game, or wait for another invite if you want to play the same person.You should have the ability to keep the room open to play another match. But that's minor.

What is amazing about Table Tennis is it's complete attention to the detail of the actual game.I played a lot of ping-pong in college.I am in no way, shape, or form, an expert or a tournament player.I played a lot for fun.But I did learn how to put spin on the ball, how to make drop shots, and how to take a step back from the table in order to really fire up my volleys.So I felt like I was a little more more than just a casual player.So I recognize the authenticity of Rockstar's physics engine they put in this game to make it feel and play realistic.In fact, I have to say this really is as authentic a game in regards to ball physics that I think I've ever seen.It's one of the reasons I am highly hooked on the game.Table Tennis as a sport is all about power and spin.In order for a player to dominate his opponent in Table Tennis, they have to master being able to put high amounts of spin on the ball so that when the ball hits the table it veers in that direction so sharply that the opponent either mis-places his paddle to where he can't effectively return the ball, or with the addition of power, simply can't react fast enough to get the paddle to the ball.The better your accuracy on the table, and the better your spin ability is, the better player you are going to be.It's a small table, but it's a big game. And I can't stress enough how impressed I am in the way Rockstar was able to capture that.The reality is that no volley will ever truly be the same. Just like in real life, you can place that shot that just grazes the table so that it still counts, but it never actually bounces.And yes, you can even hit the net with so much power and spin that a sure dead ball would actually "scoot" over and bounce on your opponent's side.I've seen that a couple times.But everything about the real sport is here, including high speed volleys, overhand slams, side-of-the-table saves, pop-ups, and every once in a blue moon a headfirst dive.That doesn't happen often.

The other thing that Rockstar did very well with their Table Tennis game was make the controls super-easy to learn, but challenging to master. And they give you two ways to play;letting you really pick your own style.Much like a regular Tennis video game, buttons have different shot types.With Table Tennis it's all about spin, and the amount of spin and power you want to put on the ball.You have topspin, backspin, leftspin, and rightspin.I am assuming I don't have to explain to you what each does?I'll say this, if you want the ball to slow down when it hits the opponents side, you use backspin.If you want to hit a real power shot, use topspin.So, you can do one of two things here.Each face button controls a spin, and if you look at the face buttons, you'll be able to tell which does what (A is backspin, Y is topspin, etc:).OR, you can use the right analog stick in the direction of the spin you want to put on the ball (up for top, down for back, etc:). As you might imagine, using the right stick is more challenging than the face buttons.But for some reason for me it seems more natural.I used them both, and I just preferred to use the stick.It just feels right.But you have the choice. Now the left stick moves your player around the table, but you also use the left stick to aim your shot.The longer you hold the spin stick or button, the more your ball will react in that direction; like pre-loading your shot.While you're doing that, using the left stick will stop your players movement and aims your ball.The longer you hold the left stick for aiming, the closer to the edge of the table you'll go.But too much and you'll hit the ball out of bounds or into the net; so be careful. If you're looking for a safe shot, simply don't use the left stick at all.

What makes Table Tennis so fun is that you get to focus on the table itself, and not running all over a court trying to return a ball.For the most part, you don't move a whole lot in the game; you stay fairly centric to the table.But when the time is right, you will begin to move your player around a little, getting into a corner, or stepping back to play longer volleys. And sometimes it's to play defensive as well when you have to go get a shot.But when you get to a point where you have to move around a lot and you want to sort of calm the game down a bit, or if you want to get that little extra oopmh in there to get your opponent out of position for a killshot, there are some extra controls you can use.The left bumper gives you a nice soft drop shot that has no spin, and no power.It's just designed to easily get the ball over the net so you can race back into your main position.It helps if it looks like you're about to get crushed.And if your opponent is far back from the table, dropping the ball in there could catch them off-guard and unable to return the ball.Now for the opposite when you want to get that little extra spin or power on the ball to maybe force your opponent to cover a deep corner, or do have to as I like to call "Tron Disc Block" the ball (holding the paddle like a shield) which can pop the ball up into the air for you to slam down, the right bumper is a focus shot.And with a focus shot you have a focus meter.The better you play and the longer your volleys, the more your focus meter fills.As you use focus shots, the meter depletes of course. If you are totally in focus and your focus meter starts to flash, you can get into a "full-focus" mode, where all your shots temporarily have that little extra spin and power to them.And your player will react a little faster as well.If you really want to see something cool, watch what happens when both you and your opponent go into full-focus mode.It's like the tournament scene in Forrest Gump.The screen around you gets dark and the crowd noise silences.All you see is the table, ball, and your opponent; and all you hear is the sound of the ball hitting the table and paddles.First one to flinch!

Now, I only have one complaint about the gameplay, and that is the computer AI.One would think with the power of the Xbox 360, AI in a sports game would improve. Not so here.I don't mind a competitive computer opponent.I can't always jump online, and if I want to get my achievements and Gamerscore points, I have to play the offline tourneys.But why is it that in every sports game, at some point the computer just decides enough is enough, and totally obliterates you?I could be playing the medium tournament and come up against...Read more›

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Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is a groundbreaking, next-generation sports experience. Enjoy incredible speed, fluid control and depth of play in this amazing new table tennis simulator. Unmatched intensity of the real-life sport, with authentic physics and intuitive gameplay that mimics the experience of true international table tennis competition.

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Bully Review

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(More customer reviews)Bully may very well be one of the most controversial games of all time simply based on the fact that Rockstar made it.With only a name to their game, it was turning heads.People feared the worst.Mostly that the game would be as violent as Grand Theft Auto, but in a high school setting.

Let me set some minds at ease.There are no guns.The game doesn't even have any blood.Also, you can't kill anyone.Lastly, violence is rather discouraged.

You do not play the Bully.Instead you assume the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a boy trying to survive at Bullworth Academy. He's basically your run of the mill student. Your task inside the school is the same as they are for just about every student in high school. Pass your classes and stay out of trouble. Going to class actually is enforced for a time. Your classes are mini-games that you'll play.You're allowed to try and ditch class but there are consequences for not going. However, in this game you'll want to go to class just because participating in said class is actually fun, and can improve your skills. The mini games are fun and addictive. After a while it's no longer enforced, which I actually found rather sad. The aspect of going to class doesn't get nearly enough attention, but the mechanic works.

Outside of class, however, is where the game really begins to shine. If you're familiar with the gameplay of Grand Theft Auto, then you'll easily adapt to Bully. For starters, each and every student at Bullworth Academy has a unique personality. You'll make friends and you'll make enemies.The missions are fun and quite an experience. The game is original. Even better, the story sequences are filled to the brim with humor, quite simply it's one of the funniest games I've played.

In addition, you can also venture outside of the school. Jimmy can get a job to help him buy food and other things, and he's able to help people around town do some of their errands and chores as well.You'll also be able to date, go play some arcade games and plenty more.All the things most high school students do.

Jimmy isn't without a mischief. He's got a slingshot, a bat and a few other things he can use. Again, you can't kill anyone with these things, and eventually the objects will break anyway.Besides, if you beat up a kid, you have to serve detention.Part of the point of the game really is staying out of trouble.

The game also takes on a more realistic feel. There's a clock in the corner that shows you what time it is. If you're caught wandering around the school after hours there are consequences. If you stay out too late, you'll actually get tired and fall asleep.

The game looks and sounds brilliant. Fantastic voice acting really brings the story to life. The game also has some great visuals.The school and environments look astonishing.

Bully is a great game to be sure.It's almost like an interactive teenage drama come to life.A lot of the game is humorous and fun.But most importantly, it isn't Grand Theft Auto and it does stand on its own.

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MODEL- 27807VENDOR- TAKE-TWOFEATURES- Bully PS2 You are not going to take it anymore. From edgy publisherRockstar's Vancouver development team comes this dark comedy setin the most vile and sadistic setting yet in a Rockstar videogame:the schoolyard. As a troublesome schoolboy you will laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies get picked on by teachers playpranks on malicious kids win or lose the girl and ultimatelylearn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school Bullworth Academy.-- SPECIFICATIONs ---------------------------------------ESRB Rating : T for TeenGenre/Category: Action/AdvetureSystem: Playstation 2Number of Players : 1On-Line Compatible: No

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Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Review

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(More customer reviews)Long time fans of Grand Theft Auto know that each of the games in the post-PS1 era is thematically linked to a particular genre of movie. GTA III is heavily indebted to Mafia movies such as Goodfellas and The Godfather, as well as to the cable television series The Sopranos. Vice City is clearly influenced by Miami Vice and Scarface, while San Andreas draws a great deal of inspiration from Colors and Boyz N the Hood.

GTA IV-The Complete Edition carries on this tradition by transforming Grand Theft Auto IV into an homage to Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon. As in Kurosawa's film, a set of events is seen from multiple points of view, leaving the player to decide which perspective he or she believes is the most credible. Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz, and Luis Lopez, the main characters, each bring a different experience and interpretation to GTA IV's story line. Niko is an immigrant, forced to assimilate and adapt rapidly to a world completely new to him. Johnny is caught in a classic master versus apprentice situation. Luis, who is the only character with any kind of insider status, must choose between building his future and honoring his past.

These are all familiar character situations in videogames, of course, but Rockstar creates deeper and richer stories and characters than most other game developers. The majority of games stick to the bare rudiments of character motivation and development. Rockstar has given us THREE strong stories in the GTA IV series, each with a complex and compelling main character. It was ambitious of Rockstar to release Niko's view of the story first, in isolation, without any indication of what was to come later. Many of the events in the Niko version of the story, in fact, aren't fully explained until the Luis and Johnny episodes. Compare that to the usual rote or clich

Red Dead Revolver Review

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(More customer reviews)Deliver some lead in this spaghetti western videogame!
Red is a gunner with a Clint Eastwood face (I would not be surprised if good old Clint sued Rockstar for using a skin that is a bit too close to his likeness). His parents were murdered when he was a child, his father's legendary gun, "the Scorpion Revolver," robbed. Now that he is old and skilled with all sorts of weapons, Red is on a quest to avenge his parents, get that gun and kill anything that gets into his way.
This game is an excellent western, and here are its game characteristics:
Graphics: 9 out of 10.
^^^^^^^^ Its like being at the movies, great 3D animation and wonderful graphic engine. The wild west finally revives...
Sound: 10 out of 10.
^^^^^ Music seem to come directly from the The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Sound FXs are perfect, voiceovers are well done.
Atmosphere: 9 out of 10.
^^^^^^^^^^ Story, voicovers, music, and graphics will all contribute to a perfect western experience. Gun slinging, western humour, duels... you get everything.
Gameplay: 8 out of 10.
^^^^^^^^ Yes good, but a bit too arcade "kill them all." You will have a LOT of fun though, expecially if you like things simple and entertaining. Plus, not only you command Red around the game, you will use also a cast of other 5 perfectly designed characters.
The Bottom Line:
Thus is a GOOD BUY:
1) for western movie fans.
2) for Rockstar Game fans.
3) for action oriented gamers tired of battling undead that jump out of the sewers or aliens in airshafts.
For all others, this is a possibly good game on which to spend your money, as its overall quality is undeniably great.

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Red Dead Revolver takes you back to a time before you could spray opponents with gunfire and watch them fall. In this Old West shooter, a quick draw and a sharp eye are your best weapons, as you live out a classic tale of revenge. Great 4-person multiplayer deathmatch game for even wilder shootouts, in the Wild West!

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Grand Theft Auto III Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm 42 years old and really hesitated about buying a game that looked like it was designed by punks for punks. After several fascinating hours of wholly immersive gameplay however, I am so glad I put my preconceptions aside and bought this game. Or should I say 'city simulator'? GTA 3 breaks away from the first two in the series by going with a true 3-D first and third-person design. There's many camera angles that you can choose from on the fly. Drive cars, boats, and even planes, or just walk around enjoying the fantastic sights and sounds. This ambitious and extremely well-executed simulator was originally designed for a console, but the PC version is much better, with ultra-high resolution graphics, no loading once you're in the game, and removal of barriers that were in the console version. I'm still on the first of three islands. I haven't yet discovered how to get to the other two, but discovery is part of the fun here, and my anticipation is half the fun. You can accept missions from a variety of sources, or you can simply run (and drive) freely, experiencing the little dramas unfolding around you throughout the city and even taking part in these little dramas if you choose. The possibilies are endless and it's this free-form design that is what pushes this game way beyond any other. It combines the very best elements of games like 'Carmageddon', 'Thief', and yes, even 'The Sims' of all things. Beware however, there are adult themes here without doubt. Controls are super-easy and easy to customise to your liking. The game is easy to play, and easier to lose yourself in. There's practically no learning curve. By far, easily the best game I've bought in the last year, and I buy many. Every time you steal a car, you'll find there's different radio stations to choose from, with all different kinds of music, advertisements, and talk shows going on. You can switch between them or shut them off entirely. This adds a huge amount of atmosphere to the game, and you can even customize the game by importing your own MP3s to the game files! A note to the developers: In the add-on pack, please include a couple more CDs of this great radio stuff!

However, it has to be said that a 32 meg video card is the very absolute minimum you should have to run this. I've tried it on several of my systems, and on my PII 450 with a 16 meg TNT 1 card and 256 megs system ram, it ran, but very slowly; hardly playable on that system. On my self-built 1.2 ghz. Athlon with a 32 meg GeForce 2 card and 256 megs ram, the game ran fairly well at 640 X 480 and it was indeed playable with options turned down, but it became clear to me that a video card upgrade was needed. So yes, I did purchase a GeForce 4 Ti 4200 with 128 megs video ram just to play this game. And I don't regret it. I can now run the game (and all my other new games) at 1280 X 1024 with all options maxed, and it's super smooth.
Simply put, this game is very graphically intense and there's a living city with lots of pedestrians and cars and buildings and scenery to render, all of it accessible to you with no loading times, so a great video card is crucial! Your computer's CPU is also important, but not as important as your video card. I'm thinking a PIII 600 with a 32 meg video card is minumum, and that same processor with a 64 meg video card will make a dramatic difference in your enjoyment level. I've played this game roughly 10 hours thus far, and haven't yet encountered a single bug, crash, or lock-up. This game is destined to be a classic and I'm looking forward to whatever add-on packs or sequels come along.

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Liberty City U.S.A. - Welcome to America's Worst City.Product InformationCrime does pay. The hugely successful highly controversial Grand Theft Autofranchise moves into 3 dimensions in the dark and seedy underworld of LibertyCity. With the freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone Grand Theft Auto 3 putsthe dark intriguing and ruthless world of crime at your fingertips if you haveenough guts to take it.You've been betrayed and left for dead. Now you're taking revenge unless the city gets you first. Mob bosses need a favor crooked cops need help and street gangs want you dead. You'll have to rob steal and kill just to stay out of serious trouble. Anything can happen out there. Grand Theft Auto III is a sprawling epic which will show you that sometimes crime can payand sometimes it can pay you back.Product FeaturesFeaturing a fully 3-D living cityA combination of narrative driven and non-linear gameplayCompletely open environment (the game represents a huge leap forward in interactive entertainment)For the first time players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie and let loose in a fully 3 dimensional city in which anything can happen and probably will.Features a cast of hundreds50 plus vehicles ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses3 hours of music including opera reggae house drum and bass pop and discoA huge array of street ready weaponsSome of the seediest characters in video game historyProduct Reviews"GTA 3 so much better on PC its criminal" - PC Zone"It's the most gleefully sociopathic slice of fun since Mr De Niro asked uswhat exactly we were looking at" - Maxim"The best game in the world" - PlayRecommended Requirments700MHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor Windows 98/ME/2000/XP128MB RAM700MB of free hard disk space32MB D

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)This game rocks especially on the pc some people may disagree but the graphics look so much better. Not only does this game rule over the Ps2 version you can modify it easily, like add new cars in the game, make new textures, download new places and add on to the game, and much more. I like Vice City better than I do San Andreas for some reason its such a masterpiece.

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Welcome to the 1980'sProduct InformationThe phenomenon that started on the PC with a commitment to expansive non-linear gameplay irreverent humor and unparalleled action has gone on to become a household name worldwide. Welcome to Vice City a huge urban sprawl stretching from the beach to the swamps and the glitz to the ghetto a town brimming with delights and degradation.Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long strength inside Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss Sonny Forelli. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous hedonistic metropolis of Vice City Tommy is set up and loses everything. Sonny want his money back but the biker gangs Cuban gangsters and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.Product FeaturesExpanded ControlsPlay in mouse-look 3rd person view or classic Grand Theft Auto console. Plus integrated support for all major gamepads and joysticks.Optimized GraphicsPushed to the limit to take advantage of the latest PC hardware. With massive viewable distances texture resolutions bumped up from 32-colors to 32-bit color with billions of shades and game resolution to scale as high as your monitor can support.Player SkinsMuster your artistic prowess to create your own player skin. Add to Tommy's 80's couture wardrobe or create a whole new original spin on the character itself.Enhanced AudioEAX 3.0 audio immerses you in the sounds in the city and a new MP3 radio station lets you broadcast your own music over Vice City's airwaves.ReplayAt any given time watch a replay of the last 30 seconds of the game and mail your unbelievable gameplay sequences to friends to watch.Windows RequirementsWindows 98 98SE Me 200 Pro with SP3 XP SP1Pentium III 800 MHz / Athlon or 1.2 GHz Celeron / Duron processor12

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review

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(More customer reviews)Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA:SA) is, simply put, a great game.The six month wait for a PC port was worth it; although still not state-of-the-art, if you've got the rig for it graphics are noticably improved over the PS2.I'm a bit biased having been addicted since the original GTA came out- Gouranga refers to the easter egg you get for taking out a line of hare krishnas in the original - but the game is probably the best of the series as the world is richer and the missions more fun.My only reservation is that the violence and plot here have no place anywhere near kids, but for adults this is the best of the genre and deserves 5 stars.

GTA has fully evolved from a pure-action game in the original GTA to an RPG with a good deal of action in GTA:SA.The majority of the game revolves around completing missions rather than simply jacking cars and running over people as in the early versions.The good news is that the RPG works.Missions are funny but brutal.

It's important to note this isn't the tamer, slightly cartoonish Scarface-inspired Vice City.Instead, this is the very nasty world of early 90's South Central LA with a gangbanger-influence and language that many will find disturbing.With the revelation that interactive softcore porn is included, this very much deserves the new AO rating.(All the infamous 'hot coffee' mod does is unlock some hidden but pretty rough sex simulations and take off the computer-generated clothes of those involved - if you're disturbed by the gangbanging the in-genre scenes will make it even worse.)One wonders if the rumor that TakeTwo leaked information about the hidden code to the hacking community as a marketing stunt is true - if so, it's massively backfired and it's hard to argue they don't deserve at least some criticism for at the very least not being far more upfront about its inclusion.Even before hot coffee this was pushing the upper limits of an M rating and probably deserved an AO one.Then again, any parent who let their kid near this game - or incredibly, a litigous grandmother buying this for an unsupervised 14 year old when M is clearly marked for 17 year olds - really isn't doing their job either as its incredibly obvious this is not a game for kids.Caveat emptor, and it looks like the AO version is about to become a collector's item.

Regarding content, there are so many more things to do compared to even Vice City.The world is, in a word, huge.It takes at least 20 minutes to drive from one end of the world to another (although if you're creative you just jump the airport fence and fly a plane for 2 minutes instead).Sure, there are standard GTA missions, like mugging drug dealers and drive-bys.But there is a lot more.Want to play death from above?Complete a ton of missions and get the easter egg of a Hunter gunship that can blow anything in the game away.Want an insanely fast car?Don't steal one; go to the docks and import a Super GT.Want to show off your moves?Enter the lowrider contest or go dancing with a date.Where the change from action game to RPG is most noticeable is in the addition of skill-based character advancement.CJ needs to eat and be in shape, but more importantly needs experience with weapons if he wants to hit something besides his foot. It's not onerous by any means, but it's a noticeable difference.One other note for veteran GTA players: this is probably the first GTA in which you'll use your keyboard a bit.The shooting missions are easier with mouse control for targeting, although I definitely prefer my Logitech gamepad for driving.

The PC port is clean although several of the PS2 cheats I tested don't work.Several things are better than the console versions.Besides making your own radio station from MP3s (although the GTA ads still air in between songs), graphics are improved.If you have the hardware to run it, high end tweaks like shadowing and draw distance (meaning you can actually decipher signs among other things) are nice.This isn't a showpiece game like Half Life 2 for your 45" LCD monitor by any means - the PS2 development still shows in a vaguely polygonish feel - but the port is a definite improvement over the consoles and the previous GTAs.(If Rockstar insists on an exclusive PS3 contract going forward, hopefully the 1080p PS3 will force improvements in the next game.)I like the special guest voices (like a corrupt Samuel L. Jackson) and the 5.1 surround in general, and have fortunately not experienced any of the numerous reported sound or running problems.(I'm running a 6800GT and a dual Opteron 246 setup which probably helps.)

It's probably not the best PC game of the year based on the legacy limitations of developing this for the PS2, but it is a genre defining game and is a must play for anyone who likes being bad.Five stars.

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Max Payne Review

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(More customer reviews)Although the name of this game might be a turn off at first (Max Payne? How original!), you should never judge a book by it's cover.At a glance it may seem like just another clone shoot-em-up game, but in reality the game is quite innovative and just about the most fun you'll ever have with a shooting game.
You play the game as Max Payne, an undercover DEA agent who's having a streak of a bad luck (to put it lightly).I don't want to ruin the story, but bottom line is that you'll end up having to shoot your way out of every situation.The gameplay is superb!With a short and painless tutorial, easy to navigate controls, and 10-20 minute learning curve, the game is quite easy to jump into and play.The story plays out like a bad action flick, but it's fitting and actually adds to the gameplay.
The graphics are excellent and the level of detail is amazing as well.Within the game you'll see bullet holes from every shot you've taken and looking down at the floor you'll even be able to count the shells from your gun.There is no item decay which helps add to the realism, if you gun down some punk you can run around for 20 minutes and when you return his body will still be there (and so will the shells from your gun).The story settings are excellent as well.Running around seedy parts of the Bronx while gunning down mobsters and drug addicts is quite a change of pace from the your normal shooter where you're on a space station killing stupid looking aliens.Also, the "Bullet Time" effect is something completely new to the genre that really makes the game shine.Basically what "Bullet Time" does is put the game in slow-motion allowing you to get a better edge in gun battles and perform beautiful action-movie-like stunts.Although "Bullet Time" sounds like a cheat, it's really what makes the game great.You won't be able to just do it whenver you want for as long as you want.You have an Hourglass that determines how much B-Time you have left, and even when it's full it's only a couple of seconds in total.Earning more B-Time requires you to kill thugs WITHOUT using the B-Time, so it is best saved for tight situations.
Now although I do rate the game with 5 Stars, it does have it's annoyances.For one, the game is quite short.If you have a whole day to yourself you can blow through the game within a good 10 hours.Another annoying thing is the AI reflexes.It's almost impossible to sneak up on these thugs! The second you enter the room they are all aware of your presence, sometimes even before you enter.It's frustrating because these are supposed to be low-level hoodlums and yet they have the reflexes of a Navy SEAL.Another thing that will annoy the hell out of you is how long it can take to kill the people sometimes.You'd think a point-blank blast to the stomach from a Pump-Action Shotgun would be enough to finish off ANY human being... but be prepared to fire again.It'll also annoy you when you put 10 rounds from your Beretta into a gangsters chest to have him keep charging at you as if unaffected.Basically the bad-guys show no sign of pain or injury other than death.You can shoot him in the legs all you like, it won't do much other than kill him... eventually.But even with these problems I still rate the game a five because once you're playing, you won't even be thinking about these things.The game is short, but so much fun!
Overall, Max Payne delivers a very entertaining and very fresh gameplay experience.With many realistic weapons to choose from, the Bullet Time feature, the realistic enviroments, and the action packed gameplay, Max Payne will have you begging for a sequel once you've completed the game.Bottom line... the game is FUN!

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Max Payne is the game where your life has fallen apart in a New York minute, and you have to get revenge before you can move on.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Remember folks, this is a simulator.DO NOT DO WHAT YOU SEE IN THIS GAME IN REAL LIFE.

Now with that legal disclaimer out of the way, here is my review: While I enjoyed driving around the State of San Andreas, it's too bad that some lawyer with nothing better to do cried like a little baby and made Rockstar neuter the game (called "Cold Coffee" by fans) - the one reason alone it doesn't get a 5 star rating.You start life in Los Santos (Los Angeles) having been release from prison.You're picked up by a couple of crooked cops who take you to your rival's turf.

Fans who want the "goods": This is the "Second Edition" which makes your coffee cold:(
Gameplay?It takes a moment, but it's a blast once you're used to the controls.Highly recommended for the 18+ crowd who are mature and responsible about things.

Parents: This is NOT for the kids.There's a reason it's rated M for Mature.

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Drive yourself back into the Grand Theft Auto world. San Andreas brings back the incredible action of the hit game series. Carl Johnson left the San Andreas neighborhood of Los Santos five years ago, when it was being ripped apart by drugs and gang violence. When he returns in the early 90s, his mother has been killed, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are criminals. When crooked cops frame him for murder, he decides to save himself and his family by taking over the streets.

Advanced role-playing elements -- Unlike previous GTA characters, Carl can swim and he needs to eat to survive Side missions help develop skills that come into play later -- from working out at the gym to gambling in a casino Windows 2000 / XP

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Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't even know where to begin to tell you about GTA: Vice City. Do I begin with telling you how great the graphics are? Or do I tell you how much stuff there is to do here? Or do I tell you how freakin' entertaining the whole thing is? There is so much to cover with this game that it would take me more than my 1,000 word limit to tell you everything, so you will have to settle for this:
I will break it down in categories.
GRAPHICS - The game is gorgeous. Remember how cool GTA3's Liberty City was? Well Vice City is better - and prettier. You've got the sun shining, you've got the beach, you've got beautiful blue water, and you've got bright city lights at night. Oh yeah, and palm trees. These graphics will make you wish you were in Miami.
SOUND/MUSIC - The game's sound is great. The music...well, I'm not a huge 80s music fan, so I could live without most of the radio stations. I loved how in GTA3 all of the music was original, and I loved every one of the stations. However, every time I get into a car in Vice City, I usually find myself changing the station to KChat or the public radio. But hey, if you love Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams, Run DMC or even Ozzy Osbourne, you're in luck because their songs are all featured in the game, along with a ton of others.
GAMEPLAY/REPLAYABILITY - So what do you feel like doing? Do you feel like making the big bucks? Then follow the blip on your radar to the nearest head mission. Do you want to make a small amount of cash but try for a record (and get rewards, as well)? Then you can choose from the following: Ambulance missions, fire truck missions and vigilante missions go a little way to help you redeem your bad self, while giving you some quick cash. Other things you can do is deliver pizzas, drive a taxi, and deliver "ice cream" (this is only after you purchase the Ice Cream factory). Plus, there are tons of Rampage missions scattered all over the city. Once you make enough cash, you can start purchasing different properties around the city, which is convenient because every place you purchase gives you an extra saving area (whereas GTA3 only had 3 - one in each part of the city). Another thing you can do to make some cash is to participate in assorted events at The Stadium. For anyone who wants to know how to do this, go to the stadium when the game clock is close to 20:00. When the clock reaches that time, the Stadium's doors will open up and when you enter the building, you are entered in whatever contest is going on that particular day. As for the main missions, there are a whole lot of them. I have noticed, at least so far, that these missions are a tad easier than the ones in GTA3. But I'm not complaining, since I never have finished GTA3 because I got so annoyed with it. Hopefully I will be able to finish this one, but I can guarantee that to get up to the full 100% is going to be mighty difficult, even if you finish all of the main missions. This is because there is just so much to do in this game. The replayability is extremely high, seeing as though the game is so open-ended. If you keep failing at a mission, you can just take some time off and do whatever your little bad boy heart pleases. This way, you can still play the game and accomplish stuff, even when you're stuck on the main story. And by the way, the game's cut scenes are some of the best I have ever seen - or heard. The "acting" is superb - maybe because they got a real actor (Ray Liotta) to do the voice of the main character.
Okay, so what am I forgetting? Probably a lot. I will submit my review and then something else will come to mind that I will feel I should have added. But I've gone on for too long, so I will just wrap it up by saying this: I was hesitant to spend the big bucks on this game; I figured I would wait a few months for the price to drop. I based this hesitation on the fact that I own GTA3 and am extremely annoyed with it. But I was in a money spending mood, so I bought it regardless. I am so glad I did. This game is worth every cent you have to pay for it. It will provide you with hours and hours of enjoyment, and you will most likely become an addict. I know I have. In fact, I'm surprised I was able to tear myself away from it long enough to write this review.

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Welcome to the 1980'sProduct InformationThe phenomenon that started on the PC with a commitment to expansivenon-linear gameplay irreverent humor and unparalleled action has gone on tobecome a household name worldwide. Welcome to Vice City a huge urbansprawl stretching from the beach to the swamps and the glitz to the ghetto atown brimming with delights and degradation.Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a longstrength inside Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss SonnyForelli. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamoroushedonistic metropolis of Vice City Tommy is set up and loses everything.Sonny want his money back but the biker gangs Cuban gangsters and corruptpoliticians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommydead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.Product FeaturesExpanded ControlsPlay in mouse-look 3rd person view or classic Grand Theft Autoconsole. Plus integrated support for all major gamepads and joysticks.Optimized GraphicsPushed to the limit to take advantage of the latest PC hardware. Withmassive viewable distances texture resolutions bumped up from 32-colors to32-bit color with billions of shades and game resolution to scale as high asyour monitor can support.Player SkinsMuster your artistic prowess to create your own player skin. Add toTommy's 80's couture wardrobe or create a whole new original spin on thecharacter itself.Enhanced AudioEAX 3.0 audio immerses you in the sounds in the city and a new MP3 radiostation lets you broadcast your own music over Vice City's airwaves.ReplayAt any given time watch a replay of the last 30 seconds of the game andmail your unbelievable gameplay sequences to friends to watch.Windows RequirementsWindows 98 98SE Me 200 Pro with S

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review

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(More customer reviews)The version (2.0) has been altered to 'remove' the ability to 'hot coffee' mod the program.
This version (2.0), while still containing the violence, language, and sexual references was altered to remove the ability to de-clothe' the characters within the game.
The original release could be altered.
The version (2.0) was released due to a small public outcry about the nudity. AND a few 'activities' that are going on while in the 'nude'.....
Strange when you can remember the reasons why they tried to ban Grand Theft Auto 3 all those years ago.
This time around they don't even mention violence.
They are mad now because kids can see people 'nekkid'.
;-)

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas brings back the incredible action of the hit game series. Carl Johnson left the San Andreas neighborhood of Los Santos five years ago, when it was being ripped apart by drugs and gang violence. When he returns in the early 90s, his mother has been killed, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are criminals. When crooked cops frame him for murder, he decides to save himself and his family by taking over the streets. Advanced role-playing elements -- Unlike previous GTA characters, Carl can swim and he needs to eat to surviveSide missions help develop skills that come into play later -- from working out at the gym to gambling in a casino

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Red Dead Redemption Review

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(More customer reviews)Please ignore the reviewer that stated (repeatedly) that "this game is just like GTA IV... If you hated that you will definitely hate this." That could not be further from the truth!!

Red Dead Redemption is Rockstar's newest sandbox game, and it is a very good change up on the already popular GTA series. Let me start off by saying I have always been a huge fan of GTA games... until GTA IV. Tried and tried to play it, just could not get into it. Everything about it was wrong for me, and I know a lot of others felt the same. Sure RDR is very similar to GTA IV, yet everything about it is so much better.

Graphics are amazing, game play is easy to pick up and hard to put down, shooting system is improved, horse riding is intuitive, and hunting is a blast, just to name a few. This is GTA on steroids. Don't get me wrong, the huge cities and fancy sports cars were a ton of fun, but this is so much better. Set in the early 20th century, Red Dead Redemption takes place in the ever changing Wild West. Dusty old towns, bustling saloons, and family ranches are presented with such accuracy and clarity, you'd think you are back in the old west yourself!

Red Dead Redemption's scale is beyond HUGE!! The Wild West has never looked so good. There's a fullness to the sunsets that's so breathtaking you almost forget about the task at hand. The characters play a role nearly as big as the landscape, if not more. The dialog is smooth and witty, and the hometown feel of McFarlanes ranch only adds to the beauty.

There are so many side missions and quests, it's tough to get bored. From helping a stranded women on the side of the road, to tracking and shooting trophy bucks, there is truly something for everyone. Don't feel like shooting or riding around on your horse? Play some cards! Drink a shot!

Your thinking what I'm thinking aren't you? GTA on horses. Yes, but as you play on through the game you will quickly realize it is so much more than that. It's a nice change up in the video game world, and quite a surprise in the western genre.

Now I know this was a very short, somewhat random review, but I hope it provided enough insight to help you decide on the purchase.

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I have gotten a few comments about my review. Some feeling that I have not experienced all the game has to offer, and should wait until I'm further along and write a detailed review. My review was an attempt to give a quick firsthand look, and to knock dead a few misconceptions. I believe all first time buyers need an initial review to help them decide to buy it or not. The game experience should be left up to each individual.

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Red Dead Redemption is an open-world, third-person, action-adventure game set at the tail end of the American West West era. Action takes place in the first few years of the twentieth century and revolves around the choices that the protagonist, former outlaw John Marston, is forced to make due to his blemished past. The game features a morality system assigning honor and fame points generated through the player's choices. It also features Wild West themed mini-games, new targeting and cover systems, extensive horse riding abilities, a wealth of period specific weapons and more than 40 huntable animals.

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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. A follow up to the 2004 hit Red Dead Revolver, this game tells the story of former outlaw John Marston, taking players on a great adventure across the American frontier.

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