http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/924/924874p1.html
Closing Comments
That said, some people will absolutely detest Disaster: Day of Crisis. It’s an awkward combination of extremes - old-school adventuring burdened with new-fangled mini-game sensibilities; abstract game mechanics wrestled into a single plot-driven narrative; sometimes lackluster visuals and pacing thoroughly at odds with that bombastic spectacle and massive ambition. It’s also fundamentally shallow, remarkably inconsistent and chronically naff. Like the disaster movies it takes inspiration from though, Day of Crisis is ultimately more than the sum of its parts. When it works, it’s a relentless, thrilling assault on your senses; a huge grin of game. And when it doesn’t, when it starts to wobble precariously on its own flimsy parts, it’s still compulsive in its creativity, inexplicable in its uniqueness and, most importantly, one thoroughly fun ride.
| Rating | Description | |
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| out of 10 | click here for ratings guide |
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| 8.0 | Presentation A little rough around the edges but it mimics the disaster movie genre brilliantly, with cinematic style and tongue-in-cheek seriousness. |
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| 8.0 | Graphics Solid all round despite occassional low-poly monstrosities and soft textures. Weather and disaster effects frequently impress though. |
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| 7.5 | Sound Music is suitably intense, if repetitive, effects are beefy and voicework is a cheesy delight. |
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| 8.0 | Gameplay Occassional dud moments can't detract from the constantly surprising array of entertaining, if shallow, game mechanics. |
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| 8.5 | Lasting Appeal Twelve hours for a single play-through but plenty of daft extras and unlockables encourage repeat visits. |
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| 8.0 |
OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average) |
Seems like it's a great game, I know a lot of people here have been looking forward to it
