Pros:

+Compelling Storyline
+Every mission is different and unique
+Multiple endings
+Good graphics
+Good sound and music
+Different robots and bosses
+Cover system
+Enemy AI hits their mark
+Favoritism system based on your choices
+Upgrades for you and your squad members (guns and body enhancements)


Cons:

-Voice recognition needs work (seems like I’m yelling at my microphone at times)
-Teammates like to stand in the line of fire


I really enjoyed this game even though if there was a flaw or so. The graphics are very nice for the year it came out, the sound is crisp and clean to the weapons and the explosions they admit from. The music is done nicely and fits every zone, boss encounter, or other elements within the game. The dialogue is well done and has some cliché moments, but the acting is likable with emotions behind their voice acting (not bland or dull from what I could tell).

The upgrade system consists of weapon and body enhancements that are given to you and your teammates via purchases from ATM stores. These upgrades can give extra life, additional damage to your weapons (theirs included), extra slots for grenades/medkits and nanomachines that give additional skills that help you by giving you faster reload times, additional health, defense, etc. This is done for you and all your teammates that you gather along the way through the campaign.

The story is compelling, fun, and entertaining. It even gives some nice ‘romance’ time too. I won’t give any spoilers as the story has some plot twists and it really makes you think who the villain is majority of the game and then… PLOT TWIST! I really enjoyed the story and the dialogue between you and your teammates based on your decisions throughout the game. You also get a favoritism system with your teammates that will add additional dialogue into the game and possibly add some more plot twists at the end. I really found this system to my liking as you could change the ending based on your actions with your fellow teammates (shooting them, picking ‘bad’ dialogue options, etc. will decrease the favoritism).

I enjoy the combat system. It proved a cover system, the enemy AI that can actually hit their mark and boss fights that were different from their smaller counterparts and unique to other bosses that wanted to smash you into a pulp. Every mission was different from the last; whether it was driving on the highway and blowing up your enemies, sniping from the rooftops, or running in a sewage system with creepy-crawlies – every location was unique and entertaining.

I can’t find a lot of flaws with this title, but the major one that stood out was the Voice Recognition system that was implemented with this title. I’m using a Logitech G35 headset and at times I would YELL at the microphone to get a command through. I had all the sensitivities on high (through game and the G35 settings) and it would still require me yelling at times or commands that I never initially said. They did give a lot of options for the game to recognize when the game COULD hear you. You could also call your teammates slur words if you were displeased with them through the system – a nice touch. Another note, your teammates at times will RUN in front of you gunfire and get upset at you for shooting them. It doesn’t happen a lot, but be prepared when it does happen (they don’t lose a lot of favoritism, but a nice slap upside their head wouldn’t hurt either)!

However, I didn’t play multiplayer so I can’t give a rating on how that experience is. The multiplayer is dead, but it might have its moments where people get together through the Steam forums to set something up. As far as anything else, this game is a hidden gem. I really enjoyed this game. It was a unique experience with the setting and story that the developers provided. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who likes robots, futuristic titles, shooters, and/or squad based games.

Pros: +Compelling Storyline +Every mission is different and unique +Multiple endings +Good graphics +Good sound and music +Different robots and bosses +Cover system +Enemy AI hits their mark +Favoritism system based on your choices +Upgrades for you and your squad members (guns and body enhancements) Cons: -Voice recognition needs work (seems like I’m yelling at my microphone at times) -Teammates like to stand in the line of fire I really enjoyed this game even though if there was a flaw or so. The graphics are very nice for the year it came out, the sound is crisp and clean to the weapons and the explosions they admit from. The music is done nicely and fits every zone, boss encounter, or other elements within the game. The dialogue is well done and has some cliché moments, but the acting is likable with emotions behind their voice acting (not bland or dull from what I could tell). The upgrade system consists of weapon and body enhancements that are given to you and your teammates via purchases from ATM stores. These upgrades can give extra life, additional damage to your weapons (theirs included), extra slots for grenades/medkits and nanomachines that give additional skills that help you by giving you faster reload times, additional health, defense, etc. This is done for you and all your teammates that you gather along the way through the campaign. The story is compelling, fun, and entertaining. It even gives some nice ‘romance’ time too. I won’t give any spoilers as the story has some plot twists and it really makes you think who the villain is majority of the game and then… PLOT TWIST! I really enjoyed the story and the dialogue between you and your teammates based on your decisions throughout the game. You also get a favoritism system with your teammates that will add additional dialogue into the game and possibly add some more plot twists at the end. I really found this system to my liking as you could change the ending based on your actions with your fellow teammates (shooting them, picking ‘bad’ dialogue options, etc. will decrease the favoritism). I enjoy the combat system. It proved a cover system, the enemy AI that can actually hit their mark and boss fights that were different from their smaller counterparts and unique to other bosses that wanted to smash you into a pulp. Every mission was different from the last; whether it was driving on the highway and blowing up your enemies, sniping from the rooftops, or running in a sewage system with creepy-crawlies – every location was unique and entertaining. I can’t find a lot of flaws with this title, but the major one that stood out was the Voice Recognition system that was implemented with this title. I’m using a Logitech G35 headset and at times I would YELL at the microphone to get a command through. I had all the sensitivities on high (through game and the G35 settings) and it would still require me yelling at times or commands that I never initially said. They did give a lot of options for the game to recognize when the game COULD hear you. You could also call your teammates slur words if you were displeased with them through the system – a nice touch. Another note, your teammates at times will RUN in front of you gunfire and get upset at you for shooting them. It doesn’t happen a lot, but be prepared when it does happen (they don’t lose a lot of favoritism, but a nice slap upside their head wouldn’t hurt either)! However, I didn’t play multiplayer so I can’t give a rating on how that experience is. The multiplayer is dead, but it might have its moments where people get together through the Steam forums to set something up. As far as anything else, this game is a hidden gem. I really enjoyed this game. It was a unique experience with the setting and story that the developers provided. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who likes robots, futuristic titles, shooters, and/or squad based games.