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Wow. Can't believe there isn't a thread for the actual game yet.
For God of War fans, this is a must. While there are similar themes and playing characteristics, one should note that this isn't a pure rip-off (read as: Darksiders) of those qualities, rather, more of an homage to them. The hack-and-slash and button-sequencing is a nice break from the current orgy of CoD-type garbage being crammed down our throats.
While the gameplay itself consistently shows us some very good graphic capabilities, particularly entrenched within the background environment, the cinematic cut-scenes are nothing short of amazing. It's nice to see someone finally pushing the envelope, showing us what may someday become the norm, rather than the exception. Virginal gamers beware (or salivate, as the case may be): if you've never seen a female breast, there are a plethora of them in realistic detail within this game. Make sure your mommy isn't around when Beatrice shows up.
Playing on a regular setting, I found the game to be pretty much a cake-walk, save but a few brief instances. I would recommend the most difficult option available for anyone that's ever picked up a controller. There's no bonus for playing the hardest setting, but why not?
A word of advice...this is likely best served as a rental. This is NOT due to the enjoyment level of the game, but because of the length of play. I leisurely strolled through the first playthrough in about 8 hours and ran the second in under 4. Add in the War Arena, and you gain another 30 minutes. Speaking of the Arena, if you can't complete the entire 50 levels with 20+ minutes to spare, you're doing something very, very wrong. As a side note, achivement hounds will be glad to know that 900+ gamerscore can easily be done with little effort.
In conclusion, with the exception of Bioshock 2, this is what you should be playing right now.

For God of War fans, this is a must. While there are similar themes and playing characteristics, one should note that this isn't a pure rip-off (read as: Darksiders) of those qualities, rather, more of an homage to them. The hack-and-slash and button-sequencing is a nice break from the current orgy of CoD-type garbage being crammed down our throats.
While the gameplay itself consistently shows us some very good graphic capabilities, particularly entrenched within the background environment, the cinematic cut-scenes are nothing short of amazing. It's nice to see someone finally pushing the envelope, showing us what may someday become the norm, rather than the exception. Virginal gamers beware (or salivate, as the case may be): if you've never seen a female breast, there are a plethora of them in realistic detail within this game. Make sure your mommy isn't around when Beatrice shows up.
Playing on a regular setting, I found the game to be pretty much a cake-walk, save but a few brief instances. I would recommend the most difficult option available for anyone that's ever picked up a controller. There's no bonus for playing the hardest setting, but why not?
A word of advice...this is likely best served as a rental. This is NOT due to the enjoyment level of the game, but because of the length of play. I leisurely strolled through the first playthrough in about 8 hours and ran the second in under 4. Add in the War Arena, and you gain another 30 minutes. Speaking of the Arena, if you can't complete the entire 50 levels with 20+ minutes to spare, you're doing something very, very wrong. As a side note, achivement hounds will be glad to know that 900+ gamerscore can easily be done with little effort.
In conclusion, with the exception of Bioshock 2, this is what you should be playing right now.
