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4 stars
Version: Star Wars Republic Commando demo
"A great game, but with flaws"
Pros: (First of all, I'll be reviewing the general full game, but it applies to the demo as well)
Gamplay: Combat is overall great, with a few negative points (see cons). There are some thinking spots, but for the most part this is a straight up FPS. The game has a great squad concept. It encourages tactics because if any member of the squad survives, they all can be revived by him. Combat is overall great, with a few negative points (see cons).
Graphics: Levels appear lush and varied, and while the graphics may not be ultra-end, they are quite good. Enemies and friendlies are all beautifully animated, and it's easy to get sucked in to the frenzied pace of combat.
Sound: The sounds are quite good for this game, with lots of voice casting and general combat effects.
Cons: Gameplay: The game is almost entirely linear, with the few branch-offs mainly leading to weapon caches. The game is best played in spurts, as there is a whole lot of actual content variation between maps (although they all look unique). Encounters start to get repetitive as they drag on, and the theme of "room to room combat" is overused.
Graphics: Nothing I can really criticize about the graphics, the immersion is great and the game ran beautifully.
Sound: Again, nothing wrong with the audio here.
Overall: Repetitive combat against familiar enemies is a weak point, but certain levels break the monotony. Overall a great game, but it could have been better.
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