Common Sense Note
Parents need to know this game contains graphic violence and gore. It's played from an immersive first-person perspective where the fight is against an alien race instead of humans. However, friendly-fire is on in the game, so you can shoot other soldiers and watch the blood fly. Expect to see gory closeups of heads being shot off and blood raining down as creatures explode in big bloody chunks.The game has some swearing, as well, when characters are under duress. Parents should be aware that the game also allows for online play.
Families can talk about what it might be like if Earth were ever invaded by aliens. Does the motion-sensing controller add to your sense of being immersed in this game? Why are you attracted to this kind of shooter? Is it because you play to be a hero? What if the enemy were human instead of scary-looking aliens, would you want to play this game?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Marc Saltzman
Easily the best game for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console in the first months of its existence, RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN is a first-person shooter that lets you, as an American soldier stationed in the U.K., lead the fight to rid the world of a vicious alien race bent on global domination.
Interestingly, the game takes place in an alternative mid-20th century, one where World War II didn't happen -- though the death toll is far worse in this scenario.
You and your squad mates must use high-tech weaponry to take down these creatures one by one -- and thanks to the PS3's technical horsepower, the aliens are realistically creepy and the atmospheric indoor and outdoor environments also help add to the suspension of disbelief. The game's multi-channel surround sound is also extraordinary -- you can hear quiet footsteps on a creaking wood floor above your head that will send shivers down your spine.
With the SixAxis motion-sensing technology in the wireless and lightweight PS3 controller, you can do things such as shake it rigorously when nasty little creatures crawl over your body -- doing so causes them to fall off and scatter before you take them out with your gun. Too bad, though, the PS3 controller doesn't offer built-in rumble technology like its PS2 predecessor, as it's sorely missed in this intense action game.
The enemy artificial intelligence (A.I.) is smart and aggressive, but players can also log online to play against other human opponents. In fact, you can engage in matches on huge maps supporting up to 40 players.
While not quite as good as Microsoft Game Studios' gritty Gears of War for the Xbox 360, Resistance: Fall of Man is a worthy shooter for the PS3.
Players will also enjoy the first official game "update" with added multiplayer features, some improved graphics, and other extras.
Families looking for a less violent sci-fi experience should check out LEGO Starwars II: The Original Trilogy. For a less violent fantasy game, look into Final Fantasy XII.
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ViolenceMany scenes of intense fighting, with gory repercussions. You can use a sniper rifle to zoom in and take down creatures with a bloody head shot. Once you have pumped Chimera creatures with enough bullets to take them down, they begin to scream before exploding into blood chunks, which rain down. |
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