The Getaway seems more like an interactive movie than a game, but it was certainly entertaining. I like the gunplay but the car physics leave a lot to be desired. The chases would have been far more thrilling had the physics engine been more akin to even the NFS series. The voice-acting is superb and the story is pretty good as it's told from two sides. Graphics are pretty darn good and the mock-up of London (a small part of it at least) was kinda fun for someone who has only been there a dozen times or so. The free-roam mode at the end is fun for a short while finding the hidden cars and driving around town. I think it would be more interesting to someone planning a trip to London to get used to the streets and some of the landmarks.
Don't get it if you're expecting freedom of action like in GTA, each mission needs to be completed in a time frame and leaves little time for exploration of any sort until you get free-roam mode. There are very few weapons as well but all are a lot of fun to play with (especially butt-ending people with the shotgun).
+ Reply to Thread
Results 31 to 60 of 60
-
-
COUNTER-STRIKE (Freely available from www.counter-stike.net) is the only game i ever have needed or wanted.
LONG LIVE de_dust
-
AHHHH Yaaa.........emee-r.
CS is the bomb. Only game I've needed for the last 3 years also. Condition Zero is coming out soon. Then HL2....then CS2.
Can't wait.
Long live de_aztec......hehehe
HatzLoves the funeral of hearts..... -
Hey Devanshu, isn't Metroid Prime any good for the gamecube????
They're working on MP2 now and I think that game for the gamecube is right up there with Halo for the XBOX which I have and still think is great. I may even get the version for my PC b/c of the online multiplayer and other added features. -
Originally Posted by pyrate83
I wouldnt compare it to Halo...Halo rules all, followed by Splinter Cell(well, except for golden eye...best FPS ever). When did Halo come out for PC?? And online multiplayer you say...do I need broadband? Thanks for the info BTW. -
Devanshu, Halo is scheduled to come out on the 30th of this month. You don't need a broadband connection. The people at Bungie have transferred the game itself straight from the console to the PC but have added 6 or 7 new multiplayer levels, more weapons, more vehicles, and have utilized DirectX 9.0 to produce better graphics than the original console version. They also have tested it on a variety of machines so it will run fine on even a slower machine.
The one thing that will be the deciding factor fo me is, will I be able to use the gamepad I have for my PC(it's identical to a PS controller)? -
SWEET!! I loved the original but this one with more weapons and vehicles and online multiplayer...its gonna to kick ***. Do you know if it's headphone supported like madden and socom or do we communicate the old fashioned way? The only thing is...I'll have to wait a while before I can actually play it. I have a lot of school stuff to do(especially bio).
-
It's probably communicate the old fashioned way but I can't say for sure. I am probably going to wait a couple of months because I would rather pay $35 instead of $50 which is what games cost when they first are released.
-
Originally Posted by pyrate83
-
I have driver, Black and white, deus ex and Gta vice city
Driver is rubbish
I'm hesitant about black & white (only £6 tho)
Deus ex was great, completely played out now,
Just started on GTA vc which seems initiallly, very good.
Best game ever SId Meiers Alpha Centauri and Civ II.
BEst FPS unreal turney.. still gets played...Corned beef is now made to a higher standard than at any time in history.
The electronic components of the power part adopted a lot of Rubycons. -
Originally Posted by RabidDog
Never played Black and white, Deus ex, SId, or unreal tourney
Vice city: A++. Its a great game and it'll give you hours of enjoyment. -
Devanshu Posted: Sep 23, 2003 09:36
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
pyrate83 wrote:
I am probably going to wait a couple of months because I would rather pay $35 instead of $50 which is what games cost when they first are released.
Ditto. With all the expenses, I dont have an extra 50 bucks to spare right now. I'm actually gonna wait even longer. I'll probably buy from ebay or something. Halo is Halo, it'll never get old.
_________________________
Absolutely right! Halo will never get old so I'm pretty sure I'll be able to wait awhile b4 purchasing the PC version. -
Agreed. Gaming is an expensive hobby! :cD
I am so lucky though! My husband is a Games Review Editor and as part of his job he has to bring home PS2 and PC games. So, not only do we get to play a lot for free, we also get to play loads before they are even released. :c))))
How's that for a Dream Job??!! :cD
Also, since he's in the industry and a heavy-duty gamer himself, he and all his workmates own tons and trade off with each other. :c) So, we don't usually have to buy much.There's no place like 127.0.0.1
The Rogue Pixel: Pixels are like elephants. Every once in a while one of them will go nuts. -
PC Games
A Fistful of Gold
A Fork in the Tale
A Tale in the Desert
A-10 Cuba
Aaron vs. Ruth
Abandonded Places
ABC Monday Night Football
Abducted
Abomination
Absolute Pinball
Absolute Zero
Abuse
Abyss of Pandemonium
Abyss, The: Incident at Europa
Ace of Angels
Ace Ventura
Achtung! Spitfire
Acropolis
Action Fighter
Actua Soccer
Adam Blaster: Atomic Enforcer
Addams Family, The
Addiction Pinball
Admiral Sea Battles
Adrenix 6.0 40.0%
Advanced Tactical Fighters
Advent Rising 6.8 --
Adventure Pinball: Forgotten Island
Adventures of Willy Beamish, The
African Safari
After Burner
After Dark Games
Afterlife
Against Rome
Age of Empires
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion
Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome
Age of Mythology 8.2 89.8%
Age of Mythology: The Titans
Age of Rifles
Age of Sail
Age of Sail II
Age of Sail II: Privateer's Bounty
Age of Wonders
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic
Agile Warrior F-IIIX
Phew! and this is just the A's section. You get the idea. -
Originally Posted by Gees
Where does your husband work?? EGM by any chance? It is a dream job for a gamer. I'm jealous
And pyrate...let me know when you get it. If its ok w/ you, maybe we can play each other -
Hell yeah, definitely Devanshu...I'll let you know but like I said, prolly won't be for a couple of months I'm sure.
-
Well, I know the feeling about playing a game before its released. I used to be able to watch movies before they were released while I was a manager of the movie theater a few years ago. The cinemas usually get the films a few days before its release date.
Also, I am lucky that a member of my family works for a very well known software creator. I can get their new releases at around $10 each."A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct."
- Frank Herbert, Dune -
Originally Posted by pyrate83
Solar...all I have to say is man people on this board are lucky! -
Where does your husband work??
I was very fortunate that I got to test-drive lots of capture cards, etc., without having to buy them - or even leave the house! :cD
Plus... I also get to see DVDs before they go on sale!
Heaven.
:c)There's no place like 127.0.0.1
The Rogue Pixel: Pixels are like elephants. Every once in a while one of them will go nuts. -
Originally Posted by Gees
What magazines does your husband edit? Maybe I've read some of his work. -
Anybody remember Napoleon in Russia by TalonSoft? Kick Ass!
Also in the Indolikaa Hall of Fame...
X-Wing Collector's Edition
Transport Tycoon Deluxe
Pharaoh
1602 AD
Cossacks
People's General
And not to be forgotten. FOUR Brand-New, Unopened, Still-In-Srink-Wrap, Mint-Condition copies of...
The Kilrathi Saga! -
Solitaire
Freecell
Internet Checkers
Internet Reversi
Spider Solitaire
Net Tron
Mario Brothers
Pacman
1941
That's about it. Don't have time for games.Want my help? Ask here! (not via PM!)
FAQs: Best Blank Discs • Best TBCs • Best VCRs for capture • Restore VHS -
Originally Posted by Gees
They're my favorite though since they're a local rag.
-
No, Rally. It's not that one. I can tell you they've hired people with and without game experience as writers. It just might make their job a bit tougher, if they don't have a gaming background.
He was asked to write an on-the-spot review of any game during the interview. He wrote about Deus Ex (practically a religion with him :cD) and they loved it.
But he does both gaming and PC-related work.
If you're looking to get in - check the small print spots on all the mag co.s zines, and their websites. They often advertise for positions as well as freelance work. :c)There's no place like 127.0.0.1
The Rogue Pixel: Pixels are like elephants. Every once in a while one of them will go nuts. -
Originally Posted by rallynavvie
-
Originally Posted by Gees"A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct."
- Frank Herbert, Dune -
Really?! :co
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
The Rogue Pixel: Pixels are like elephants. Every once in a while one of them will go nuts. -
Originally Posted by Gees
Turns out she is like the uber geek of the porn world. One of her favorite activities is playing Unreal Tournament online.
EDIT: I just went browsing through my old issues, it was July 2002. And it was photoshop, not paintshop pro."A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct."
- Frank Herbert, Dune
Similar Threads
-
Streaming Games?
By ejai in forum Off topicReplies: 3Last Post: 28th Mar 2009, 12:18 -
Can I play these games?
By edk128 in forum ComputerReplies: 12Last Post: 25th Jun 2008, 18:13 -
games
By freakme in forum DVD RippingReplies: 1Last Post: 12th Jan 2008, 21:39 -
Backing up Games?
By LCE in forum Off topicReplies: 2Last Post: 23rd Oct 2007, 23:45 -
Broadcasting PC GAMES
By mygb in forum Newbie / General discussionsReplies: 39Last Post: 18th Aug 2007, 19:08