Gamespy review: 4.5/5
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:12 pm
They sure did like it. Uh huh.
While it would have been very easy for the developers at Rockstar Toronto to simply recreate the events seen in the movie, they've managed to craft a tale that actually enhances the film. As you play, you'll get to know (and more importantly like) the characters more and more, and you'll actually have a vested interest in seeing them all get back to Coney alive. In addition to the well-crafted story, there's a deceptively deep combat system that helps make the game much more than just a button-masher, as well as enough extras to keep you coming back for more and more.
While it would have been very easy for the developers at Rockstar Toronto to simply recreate the events seen in the movie, they've managed to craft a tale that actually enhances the film. As you play, you'll get to know (and more importantly like) the characters more and more, and you'll actually have a vested interest in seeing them all get back to Coney alive. In addition to the well-crafted story, there's a deceptively deep combat system that helps make the game much more than just a button-masher, as well as enough extras to keep you coming back for more and more.