GAME DESCRIPTION: In the mid-21st century, a barbaric alien race called the Strogg launched a massive invasion on Earth. Originally believed to be an attempt to strip the planet of its natural resources, humans soon discover that the Strogg are simply after only the human remains of those they kill. Through a horrific process, the limbs and flesh of the fallen are fused with metal and machinery to create the monstrosities that are the alien Strogg.
The Strogg and humans battle for years on Earth, but as resources become depleted, Earth mounts a counter-assault on the Strogg homeworld. The first assault force is launched from the fleet and encounters overwhelming resistance–most of the drop-ships are destroyed by the Strogg homeworld’s massive defense weapon known as “The Big Gun.” However, one surviving Marine breaks through and is able to destroy the big gun and ultimately defeat the Strogg leader, the Makron. But the war did not end there.
You are Matthew Kane, a member of the elite Rhino Squad and part of the next massive invasion that spans across the entire Stroggos planet. Equipped with hi-tech weapons, vehicles and teamed with Earth’s top marine squadron you soon realize that this war is far from over. In fact, your worst nightmare is soon realized when you discover that the only way to defeat the Strogg is to become one of them.
PLAY: In single player much of the areas feel fairly simple. There seems to be an exact path to follow only it’s not always clear what that path is exactly.
There are vehicles, which was a nice surprise because they are a blast. For the most part you can cause some serious destruction when loaded in a hover tank. The weapons are very good, too. The variation of guns is a treat. There is nothing more exciting than getting something new in hand and testing out its destructive abilities.
As cool as the weapons are there are some problems with AI. Most of the enemies are brain-dead and often wait to be killed and if you don’t finish them they are more than happy to do you in. Thankfully your team seems to be smarter than a rock—but they aren’t brilliant either. Your team can help heal you or repair your armor. That is their job but they are also decent at helping in battle situations. There are also occasions when they get in the way.
GRAPHICS: Wow! Not a bad word can be said when it comes to the game design. This is a highly stylized release and its details are astonishing. The environments are amazing—so prepare to be awed. Of course that is if you can see anything at all—often you are left in the dark and that provides a heck of a lot of fear.
SOUND: The voice acting is amazing.
FRANKLY: With a great plot, wonderful cast of enemies, characters, voice acting and great gameplay. Its unlikely real gamers will pass up Quake 4.
+ Richie Wright
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