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Playstation3 4 Lyfe
03-14-2006, 05:51
When I first saw Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter in action on the 1up show I was amazed. This game was definitely a big factor in me deciding to purchase a 360. I final got to buying the game and have played for hours upon hours.
Single player is different from any game I've played. In the beggining the game felt very weird. The controls, the way you move, commands, etc all felts strange or just plain different. After about one hour of gameplay I got a hang of everything and started having alot of fun. The graphics are amazing, and flying in a blackhawk between missions makes the game feel more like you are actually there. I think the overall experience in 1 player is great and is highly rreccomendedto complete.
The mmultiplayermode is aabsoultlydifferent from solo. I mean VERY VERY different. From the way you use a scope on a gun to the way you throw a grenade, everything plays differently. You move more like how players move around in Socom, and moving around is a bit easier. I actually like the changes made for multiplayer. The overall experience is very fun and addicting. Controls are easy, and the online mode will have you playing the game for many hours and adds excellent replay value.
In conclusion, I believe that G.R.A.W. is a must have game if you own an Xbox 360, and is my favorite online game to play as of right now.
Since the offline and online modes of the game are so different, on some scores I will post two, one for each mode.
Gameplay: 90/100
It is very hard and sort of frustrating to get used to the controls when you first play single player, but once you get used to it you are good to go. The solo game provides fun and challenging gameplay with no boring moments. Online is also very fun and seems like it will never get old.
Graphics: Offline:95/100 Online: 85/100
The graphics in solo are very detailed and beautiful. Online, the graphics are toned down a bit, but not enough to frustrate anyone, and the environments still look beautiful.
Value: 100/100
You get a really great value with this game. With its lengthy Offline game to its addicting and fun Online gameplay, you will find yourself putting many hours into this game.
Sound:90/100
Sound is very good. The guns all sound loud and crisp, the explosions are massive, and everything just sounds great.
Xbox Live: 100/100
The online gameplay is amazing. It plays very well, is very fun, and most of the maps seem very balanced. You can also customize the head of you character and your body is different depending on what class you are. The game seems to run smoothly with very little lag and gunfights will keep you on you're toes.
Over All: 95/100
With it's amazing single player, amazing multiplayer, beautiful graphics, and addicting gameplay, I have no choice but to give it a 95/100.
this game wasnt no fun for me.
So you finally came to your sense's and joined the dark side :lol:
Another satisfied 360 owner to add to the ever-growing list. :wink:
I'm glad you like the game. A friend of mine picked it up the other day and since then, I've played it myself numerous times. I have to agree with you that this game is truly an outstanding game in every respect. The graphic's are indeed amazing and if you've got a surround sound system, the explosions and gun fire flying around all around you is truly immersive and really adds to the overall experience. From what I've played, I can't think of anything I don't like about this game. It's really a "must have" title for every gamer.
What I really like most about it, isthe fact that's it's not your typical "run of the mill" FPS either. This game has depth. It's not about just running around and blowing everything away. You actually have to think how it is, you're going to sneak up on the enemy and take them out.
Anyhoo, like I said, glad you like it but I have just one question.
Now that you own a 360, shouldn't you consider maybe changing your user name?
"Playstation3 4 Lyfe" is kind of misleading now. :lol:
lol i like your name . me really i was never xbox360 fan untell i got it 3 months ago i was tired of waiting for ps3 and all that bs they been feeding us. i feel sorry for the ps3 hardcore fans that got there heart chopped to pieces. but man i love this game so much.
you know people complain about the online play how grafic sucks man stfu people. would u want a game with 100% all the grafic with all the lag or u want little cut down with no lag.
i only had lag once or twice but that was the host guy. but man this game is a keeper. all ps3 fanboys please just try this game out dont trash xbox360 without trying this game out.
to me the games that got released eairly was crap but u got to try graw it shows u the xbox360 capibility i mean serious. ps3 hardcore fans just call all your friends ask if they have this and just try it out. if u dont like it thats fine but just try it out. then talk about xbox360 all u want
Dead_EyeRO720
03-19-2006, 18:14
lol i like your name . me really i was never xbox360 fan untell i got it 3 months ago i was tired of waiting for ps3 and all that bs they been feeding us. i feel sorry for the ps3 hardcore fans that got there heart chopped to pieces. but man i love this game so much.
you know people complain about the online play how grafic sucks man stfu people. would u want a game with 100% all the grafic with all the lag or u want little cut down with no lag.
i only had lag once or twice but that was the host guy. but man this game is a keeper. all ps3 fanboys please just try this game out dont trash xbox360 without trying this game out.
to me the games that got released eairly was crap but u got to try graw it shows u the xbox360 capibility i mean serious. ps3 hardcore fans just call all your friends ask if they have this and just try it out. if u dont like it thats fine but just try it out. then talk about xbox360 all u wantMust you use every one of your posts as a way to bash the PS3/Sony and those who are willing to wait for it and its AAA games? By the way, I'm not a 360 hater, and I actually might get it later on, it's just that I get sick of people coming to a PS3 site and insulting people for liking the PS3 more.
Must you use every one of your posts as a way to bash the PS3/Sony and those who are willing to wait for it and its AAA games? By the way, I'm not a 360 hater, and I actually might get it later on, it's just that I get sick of people coming to a PS3 site and insulting people for liking the PS3 more.
I'm not sure I know what you're reffering to exactly when you acccuse him of Sony bashing. Where in his post do you see any PS3 bashing? All he said was he felt bad for the PS3 fans (I'm assuming he's reffering to news PS3 would be delayed). He's not "bashing" anybody. Calm down. He never mentioned anything about people wanting to wait for PS3. I don't know how you were able to extract that idea from his post.
You should take his advice and go out and play this game for yourself and see just how good it really is. There's nothing wrong with what he said.
Relax. Just because a post isn't a glowing review or opinion of PS3 doesn't mean the poster is anti-Sony or PS3 bashing. :)
sevendesigns
03-20-2006, 02:43
So you finally came to your sense's and joined the dark side :lol:
Another satisfied 360 owner to add to the ever-growing list. :wink:
I'm glad you like the game. A friend of mine picked it up the other day and since then, I've played it myself numerous times. I have to agree with you that this game is truly an outstanding game in every respect. The graphic's are indeed amazing and if you've got a surround sound system, the explosions and gun fire flying around all around you is truly immersive and really adds to the overall experience. From what I've played, I can't think of anything I don't like about this game. It's really a "must have" title for every gamer.
What I really like most about it, isthe fact that's it's not your typical "run of the mill" FPS either. This game has depth. It's not about just running around and blowing everything away. You actually have to think how it is, you're going to sneak up on the enemy and take them out.
Anyhoo, like I said, glad you like it but I have just one question.
Now that you own a 360, shouldn't you consider maybe changing your user name?
"Playstation3 4 Lyfe" is kind of misleading now. :lol:
You really make no sense half the time. You always talk about how people should enjoy the games, and not take sides with consoles and whatnot. But now that he played a game that happened to be on a Xbox360, he's joining the dark side? Wow, you got problems.
And I agree with others who say, you really make it obvious sometimes...
You really make no sense half the time. You always talk about how people should enjoy the games, and not take sides with consoles and whatnot. But now that he played a game that happened to be on a Xbox360, he's joining the dark side? Wow, you got problems.
And I agree with others who say, you really make it obvious sometimes...
I don't make any sense? I've got problems?
Read what you just wrote. You're upset because I said "Welcome to the darkside :lol: " . Obviously you don't have a sense of humour. That's fine. But to actually get upset about it? That's taking a little bit too far don't you think?
I can't believe you took that comment seriously. If anything, it's YOU that has problem's. To actually take the time to post and complain because of that single comment I made which, clearly, to anybody with sense of humour, knows was just a harmless joke,.......WOW..... pretty unbelievable. Lighten up man. :roll:
Why would you take that comment seriously? :lol:
Besides, you should try and read what it is that he wrote. He says that this game alone was the reason he PURCHASED the 360. He didn't just "happen to play a game that was on 360" as you say it, he BOUGHT the a 360, just to own the game.
Oh, and I better explain the other comment you probably found offensive too, just to set the record straight. Otherwise I know you'll be making another post to bring it up too.
When I suggested he may want to change his name from PS3 4 Lyfe, now that he owns a MS console, I was just KIDDING!!
It's sad that I have to explain these comments, because there are members on this forum like you, that have no sense of humour and take everything they read seriously. :roll:
If the person who started this thread and all those who've responded to it, don't have a problem with what I said, why do you?
Playstation3 4 Lyfe
03-20-2006, 03:38
Umm I think LT1Fun was being sarcastic when he said I was joining thje dark side...
But the rules for this area state that you can only review games, and it is not for discussion...and this is getting way off topic..
So i guess we should all just..idk...stop talking..unless u want to review G.R.A.W.
Thegamingdwarf
03-25-2006, 20:04
Game = Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter <br />
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Developer = Ubisoft <br />
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Publisher = Ubisoft <br />
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Platform = Xbox, Playstation 2, PC, Xbox 360 <br />
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Format Reviewed = Xbox 360
xSDGx BuNz
04-05-2006, 06:08
Game = Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Developer = UBISOFT
Publisher = UBISOFT
Platform = PS2/Xbox/Xbox360
Format Review = Xbox 360 version
Ghost Recon games = Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon: Island thunder, Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike, Ghost Recon 2, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfigthter
Ghost Recon may have been known for originally debuting on the Xbox video game console. It was a first person shooter, it was a great game to have and its to this day a great game to play. One thing that has been improved over the series is its control. In Ghost Recon 2 you got a much better feel for the player you were controlling, in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, you get the great feel for control up to date. Ubisoft has created a fantastic game and im so elated to be able to play this game online and off, which is why I want to write my first official review on Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is just amazing, its already a two thumbs up, you have the ultimate control over Cpt. Mitch.ell while playing this game offline. The cross-com brings a more convenient type of way to play this game. There are many different ways to complete your objective in this game, if you are able to get the support to be able to control a tank or helicopter. The new key features such as drones, cross-com, and your ghost team brings the most exciting experience to your tv screen. Set your ghost team in Recon or Assault to kill the enemy. New added features such as new weapons, cross-com, sliding, helicopter machine gun support, and realistic situations all set the standards of the next generation of third person shooters.
Online play is better than ever, its set for you to play a variety of different set ups such as Co-op, campaign, and even the old classic team elimination: sharpshooter. With new maps, and more maps to come on the way, the maps already available can suit any gamers type and choice. There are leaderboards, if that is what interests you. Do your best when you take your game online, as playing ranked can increase or decrease your Tru-skill level on xbox live.
After playing G.R.A.W. for a few days, there are only a few particular and specific things that I bug me with this game. These few things should not change your decision on whether you should buy this game in any shape or form. Basically, for online play, I wish ranked matches could be more suitable. There are bugs that can let your play more than one game after a game is finished, but when you do finish a game you have to look for another game. Looking for a ranked game can take some time if you are looking for a game to hop right into, directly straight into playing. I also am upset with the lack of A.I. of the Recon team in the single player campaign. There are better off being sent straight into ****, because if you dont watch them, they can be done as soon as he.ll brakes loose.
-------Gameplay 90/100 --------
Graphics
I am very pleased about these graphics. They really did a great job with this game, the extra delayed time may have paid off for every cent. The graphics are very well done, I'm not big on graphics as I am with Gameplay, but the gameplay is great as is the graphics which makes the an even better game. There is a great use of light effects, explosions, player details, and city details. This game wasn't rushed, and is more than just an improvement to the original Xbox verison. Ubisoft was able to catch the realism with this Xbox 360 hit, its games like these that surely and behold will release the full graphic presence that stands beside the Xbox 360.
-------Graphics 94/100-----------
Value
If you dont have Xbox live and are short on money, this may not be the best choice for you. Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter was built to continue on toward online gaming after you complete the campaign. This game has lots of replay value, if you are interested in playing the game, once or twice after its already beaten. But, be sure to challenge your skills on hard difficulty for the original campaign. For Ghost Recon vets, its a must. And if you do have Xbox live, then you will be ready to take on the world....
------value 87/100-------
Sound
The overall presence of the bullets hitting the wall, hitting the concrete, hitting the enemy contributes to the sound well. I have never heard such a great explosion from any video game as I have while playing this game. Just the tone makes this game feel all warm inside. The dialogue goes well, voices are well heard, it sounds realistic then ever before. The cries after a man has been hit leaves you with a smile on your face knowning enemy opposition is down.
-----sound 89/100--------
Xbox LIVE
Xbox live is a completely different experience then offline play. You first start off by creating a player or soldier. You than can either play nonranked or ranked. All the maps are well done, you shouldnt have any problems with any of them. There are many different types of set ups and custom games you can choose regardless of if you want to play with friends or just by your own self. I never had such a fun time online since Halo 2. I nearly played 8 hours straight, Co-op elimination, team elimination, team objective, team territory, co-op territory, co-op objective, Campaign. What ever you decide you want to play, you can play. The graphics from offline campaign to online play will slightly change, but that wont change a thing, especially when you are playing such a great game.
-----Xbox live 92/100---------Overall, the game is a must own Xbox 360 title, almost living up to its promises is a big step for a developer and Hardware, and i think GRAW truely shows the potential that can be found on the Xbox 360 at the beggining of a consoles life. This game will appeal to everyone, maybe more so to some at first than others, but once you have played it, it will caputure you for 6-8 hours of your life and not let you go. Its a complusive game that truely deserves its critical acclaim from all other sources. Hope to see you on the battlefield too soldiers!!!!....'em I clear??
-------Overall 93/100------
This was officially posted on the 2Ksports forums, created by xSDGx[/b]
JustinPinter
04-07-2006, 06:46
I really dont feel like writing a full review so here is a quick summary:
Graphics: 7/10 (mainly to do with animations)
Gameplay: 7/10 (nothing new from version on current consoles)
Sound: 8.5/10 ( I liked all the ambient sounds of the enviroment)
Online: 6.5/10 (nothing outstanding and only a few maps people ever play)
Overall: 7/10 (average game, not worth paying full price for brand new)
nouse4aname68
04-07-2006, 06:51
i swear man, you always give very tough reviews, for me GRAW is well worth the money
Graphics: 10/10 one of the best looking games out right now
Gameplay: 9/10 great game
Sound: 10/10 the surround sound is amazing, you can hear people walking from behind you, i LOVE it
Online: 10/10 the online is great, no lag, fun games, and you cant lower a games score because people chose the same maps over and over
Overall: 10/10 a must have title for the 360
Suikoden Fantasy
04-09-2006, 00:28
I acually didn't enjoy the game that much and ended up selling it to EB games for $35 store credit. With that I will buy MLB 2K6.
Thegamingdwarf
04-13-2006, 11:02
-----Xbox live 92/100---------Overall, the game is a must own Xbox 360 title, almost living up to its promises is a big step for a developer and Hardware, and i think GRAW truely shows the potential that can be found on the Xbox 360 at the beggining of a consoles life. This game will appeal to everyone, maybe more so to some at first than others, but once you have played it, it will caputure you for 6-8 hours of your life and not let you go. Its a complusive game that truely deserves its critical acclaim from all other sources.
I really should copyright my review, thats just plain wrong copying someone elses conclusion, no matter how good it is.
i would give this game 9 outa 10 woulda got 10 but well online ai u know
Quezcatol
04-20-2006, 13:50
I really dont feel like writing a full review so here is a quick summary:
Graphics: 7/10 (mainly to do with animations)
Gameplay: 7/10 (nothing new from version on current consoles)
Sound: 8.5/10 ( I liked all the ambient sounds of the enviroment)
Online: 6.5/10 (nothing outstanding and only a few maps people ever play)
Overall: 7/10 (average game, not worth paying full price for brand new)
haha...
Online mode has a lot of diffrent modes,and its fun as hell,wtf?
6.5/10 LoL?
Graphic 7/10?
TT
One of the worse bias reviews i seen.
For me its easily 93/100 and ofc one of the best looking games ever done.
The animations in the game is superb,apperently this guy has played the previous Ghost recon titles,and assume it used the same,he obviously hasn't played GRAW at all.
Btw my Gamertag is "QUEZCATOL" and i play GRAW often :)
LilRedGFX
06-04-2006, 02:09
When I get my 360..This will most likely be the first game I purchase for it. Im not a huge fan of the original but I've watched videos on this and it just looks plain amazing. Cant wait.
Killller
06-04-2006, 17:19
same here lilredGFX .. (5 word min)
Epsilon-Zero
06-27-2006, 03:41
finally the Japanese version became available
heres the Famitsu score
Ghost Recon: Advance War Fighter X360 Ubisoft
9, 9, 8, 8
No score yet from Famitsu X360.
stlouisdl
05-10-2007, 13:57
I had GRAW and GRAW 2. I just kept getting tire of this game. I felt like it was a job and not a game so i traded them in.
THEBLAKWALSTREET
06-24-2007, 21:55
this game wasnt no fun for me.
ahahahahhahahahha lmao! this was the only post this guy ever made lol... and he used a double negative... so it was fun for you? haha wow
Blademanx
09-30-2007, 08:54
Haha no offence but with a name like PS3 for life. I think you are just trying to attract attention for no reason. And you now claim to own a 360 no one believes you. 90% of 360 fans had a PS1 or PS2 so i dont see what the console war is about. People defected to xbox because they wanted to play games now. Whereas PS3 users are preparing to wait a few weeks for 150 games to release!
Oh for the love of gawd do not necro-bump articles. >_>
The_Only
03-27-2009, 11:42
MTV Games has confirmed that sales of its Rock Band franchise have surpassed the $1 billion USD mark in North America – not bad considering the series launched only 15 months ago.
Citing figures from the NPD Group, the company also revealed that a whopping 40 million tracks have been purchased to date, with Viacom claiming that the series has shipped 10 million units since its inception in November 2007.
NPD added that Rock Band was North America’s number one title for last year in value terms.
Source: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/33734/Rock-Ba ... -1bn-in-US (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/33734/Rock-Band-sales-exceed-1bn-in-US)