Call of Duty: United Offensive

author: Roman «ShaD» Yepishin
	27.02.2005

Platform: PC Genre: First-Person Shooter Russian publisher: 1C Foreign Publisher: Activision Developer: Gray Matter Studios Computer Requirements: Processor 1GHz, 512Mb RAM, 3D-accelerator (128Mb, T & L) Number of players: Up to 32 Online: www.callofduty.com / unitedoffensive Tell gamers, Europe, and he, at least, raise your eyes with interest. Added, "The Second World War, and his face distorts unfortunate spasm of revulsion. Thanks to a whole series of Medal of Honor, the only, until recently, Call of Duty and chain of lesser-known and interesting projects, we know the European theater of World as your five fingers. Subject definitely exhausts itself, and renowned companies are trying to find workarounds and alternative ways of developing military Actions. Here EA LA, for example, draws our attention to the Pacific, passing rigging Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault fresh graphics and physical technologies. Against this backdrop, the decision to release Gray Matter trivial add-on for Call of Duty, once again throwing us into the center of Europe at war, it seems, at least reckless. But the madness of the brave we sing a song ... It's the second time an American, an Englishman and a Russian (just like in the joke) is sent to crush the fascist evil in Europe. The key event of the American campaign this time is a battle of the Bulge, the largest U.S. battle of World War II (Battle lasted more than a month since December 1944th to January 1945th). On his way to victory, we also happen to walk in the American boots on the occupied by Nazi Germany, Belgium, to make a dashing raid on a car on enemy territory, and even dropping in on the light in Austrian prison camp, where languishing in captivity, an English major. The British campaign begins with unprecedented Actions flight bomber. Naturally, the multi-ton steer B-17 ordinary infantrymen do not give, but be tested for accuracy when firing from the air guns - please. You'll have to ward off pursuing a dense fire bomber predatory "Meyserov." Further, the Englishman waiting for diversionary attacks in Germany, including the cruiser Tirpitz, and large-scale operation to liberate Sicily. Picturesque and ride a motorcycle are included. Finally, our Communist compatriot again hlebnet Down and Out at Stalingrad. Gray Matter has decided to reconstruct in detail the pieces of the picture "Enemy at the Gates", so the moral is to prepare for a mad race under fire with his fist clenched in a magazine for the rifle. Samu rifle, as you know, required to withdraw from running ahead of a soldier when he was killed. "However, key moment of the Soviet campaign - the battle at the Kursk Bulge. For the record - large-scale tank battle of WWII. And we will be able to participate in it.And also on the tank! Developers still allow us to sit at the levers of multi-ton monster. Unfortunately, the single-player mode on the machinery is still little bit poor, but in multiplayer to our services, other than the aforesaid heavyweights tracked, jeeps, and self-propelled guns. Managed all with ease: WASD-layout is responsible for the direction and tailed rodent twist tower (or anything else, though, that the technique). In general, we can happily say that about a multiplayer game developers have not forgotten and have made every effort in order to refresh the multiplayer of the original. So, besides the classic Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, there bred Base Assault and Domination. According to the rules of the last players must capture certain control points (eg, bunkers) and some time to hold them in their Crazed legs. Base Assault, as you might guess from the title, is based on the assault of fortified castles, however, differs from the similar mode of Unreal Tournament. In Call of Duty: United Offensive fortress there on each side, and the whole trick is to keep and his and others', sorry, privatize. Interestingly, by the way, the regime. All eleven multiplayer maps are made ​​on a solid "five" and range from half-ruined by bombing cities (there is even Berlin) to cozy countryside with neat villages. However, the location of the three campaigns (they account for 13 missions) on quality of design multiplayer maps does not concede. Yes, the good traditions of the original Call of Duty: United Offensive thoroughly linear, but the Gray Matter happily avoid turning a handsome level in a narrow corridor for the gamer. At each point in the game space feeling of spaciousness, and the environment seems very natural, not created only for the to hide behind the corner of sniper and machine gunner seat of a distant rock. To complete the picture is not enough organized, taking into account recent advances in programming AI. Artificial intelligence with a minimum of improvements been carried over from the old Call of Duty. This, of course, does not mean that enemies and allies hopeless stupid, absolutely not. And they both are still well-hidden, use grenades and imperceptibly "sniper" from the rooftops. Just by today's standards, this behavior is not surprising, wants more. On the other hand, colleagues are usually quite a lot, and during the battle, when all sides bullets are flying and you can hear cries of any AI-wisdoms not think anything is perfect. The game, like a drug, delaying its stunning dynamic, requiring constant movement forward under heavy fire.On the move, of course, better shoot. Rendered all the actions already rather outdated Quake III Engine. You remember, the original Call of Duty Reviewers zhurili for lags era graphics. Change engine Gray Matter did not, but found a good way to refresh the image. Talented programmers have been working hard over the display system of particles, which resulted on the monitor screen in the form of stunningly realistic effects of rain, fire, fog, and especially the smoke. I swear, when the first building burned my favorite high school, from under the roof ripped out exactly the same clubs, perhaps even a little less beautiful. Gray Matter made a risky bet and not lose. Unbelievable but true: for all the most adverse conditions studios have managed to create very interesting and exciting action-project on the theme of fighting in Europe during the Second World War. Famous makers of Return to Castle Wolfenstein (yes, him too, is Gray Matter) again showed the world what real talent. Verdict: Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 7 Sound and Music: 8 Design: 7 Estimation of the author: 7.5 Outcome: 75%.

Blitz the League II

Author: Yuri Lewandowski
Source: Country Games № September 2009	21.05.2009

The first part of Blitz the League has shown us what happens when you cross American football and MMA. Second, in general, does not contribute to this situation is nothing new, it just develops it.

Comanche 4

P_D
	27.12.2001

Platform: PC Genre: Action / Simulation Developer: Novalogic Publisher: Novalogic Website: http://www.novalogic.com/games/Comanche4/ Any simulator in the process of its creation, is undergoing many changes. This is due to the fact that the developers of such games are often confused about the set before the game ends. They strive to please both arcade fans and prosimulyatorschikam. Meanwhile, it is virtually impossible. Since the arcade simulator and professional simulator even though the same aircraft / helicopter - it's like two different things, two different games, with radically differ from each other, despite their close proximity and similarities in the gameplay. Novalogic acted very wisely, he did not chase two hares at once, knowing that the race would still be losing. He defined the orientation of his future projects at once, keeping its position unchanged until the game's release. Novalogic has determined that the fourth part of the Comanche will action'om, beautiful and discreet action'om with a slight taste of the simulator.

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Author: Artem Shorokhov
Source: Country Games № December 2008	15.06.2008

It is rather strange to say such things about a video game, but snatched at random book quote right fully characterizes the feeling that you get in exploring the wonderful moments of novelty from the Sierra. A minute ago you and really pressed his back to the cold plate, rare snowflakes fell over the collar, and a foot side greedily groped predatory ray laser sight. One after another, all previous shelter had been destroyed, until you tossed in zigzags, like loopy bunny. Nothing, now it's our turn - the smoke from the dying tank securely hid shivering victim, a second before turning the hunter. "It's time!" Long leap overcome sweep the area, changing angle, jump shots, QTE-button, an explosion and a new confrontation. It seems the fun has just begun.

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Vitaly Aleksashin
	24.03.2005

Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Action Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Project website: http://www.konami.com/gs/mgs3 Released: March 4, 2005 Sitting down for this review, my mind is constantly whirling an obsession with the phrase: "Everything has a beginning has an end." Publicity stunt, you say? And you will be partly right. And now we can easily invert its meaning: "Anything that has an end must also have the beginning." For it is not always clear why the hero of a game goes that way, his motivation is often a mystery to us. Innuendo, hints and ideas to the hearing. The Cold War The Cold War, which began so suddenly with the words of Winston Churchill, has divided the world into two equal parts - the communist and capitalist idyll of paradise. Winning the arms race becomes a top priority of both sides, and no country wants to give way under the sun to its named to the enemy. But the war is highly unusual. Soldiers on it - spyware that finely drive each other's nose, hoping to beat his opponent. Both powers are doing in this race, bet on nuclear weapons. Brilliant Soviet scientist Nikolai Stepanovich Sokolov, a specialist in its field. He dreams of rockets and space flight, but a tough situation in the country, forcing him to leave their dreams and do something more down to earth. His name - "walker", an infernal machine on tracks equipped with a huge number of nuclear warheads. Falcons becoming afraid of his creations, and also tries to escape to the west, but will be kidnapped and returned to their homeland. People who kidnapped a scientist, not the country of the Soviets, and the photographs clearly seen his face contorted with horror. So who are they, why they Sokolov, and where he is now? Political mystery with a very bleak and uncertain future content. You'll be Snake He's too charismatic to just disappear from our screens. No one could suggest that the third part of a remarkable series to throw us forty years into the past. In the end, just a curiosity tormented us during many years only one question: Who is Big Boss? If this is the father of Snake, then why he wanted to arrange that memorable nuclear explosion back in the 1995th year somewhere in South Africa? Nedogovorennostey with time to first MG on NES was even greater. A clue, it's always somewhere nearby, but always escapes our gaze. Maestro Hideo Kojima bravely agreed to answer all our questions, dispel rumors and show us the truth. And she was not so beautiful. Valais We should also praise the talent of the developers for such a vivid three-dimensional images and characters. This is just one of those rare instances when the main character becomes your friend and enemy - your own enemy.You feel anger along with your character, you're afraid the same thing and he was crying about the same as those who were not saved and you will be shocked by the betrayal of those who have been your faithful companion. Jack, your protege - ironic to the point, courageous and brave, Eva - saucy seductress with his trump up their sleeves. Ocelot, our old acquaintance - a young and inexperienced, but not ambitious in the extent and masterful revolvers, Colonel Volgin - paranoid and sadistic, but devilishly cute, Boss - a wise and dangerous woman, with a deep sadness in his eyes. The game does not accept pacifiers. Sometimes it seems that the characters are really able to think about something else, and the emotions so easily read on their faces. It is this reticence, and paints his canvas Kojima. He holds the brush firmly, not letting us (as well as the heroes of MGS3) to learn the truth before time. Stylization - it's what creates the Metal Gear Solid 3 a unique viscous atmosphere. And not without reason the playing calendar crossed the figure 64. The first flights into space, the classic horror films fifties, jazz and films about James Bond. All of this, one way or another, will play in the plot of its specific role, as a quarter of the game will take place in conversations on the radio. Charming doctor will stuff you with stories about the views of its films. Snake as a man far from it, would be naive like a child. A mysterious Eve literally come down to us from the screens of the new film about the great 007. This Bond girl. Survive New MGS3 shocked immediately and certainly. Not for nothing that the phrase Snake Eater was proudly announced in the subtitle. Once we have jungle Pakistani jungle, then be kind, the player, make sure you survive in such unusual conditions! Snake - not a killing machine but a living man. And nothing human is alien to him. Characteristics Stamina depends on how hungry Snake, as well as affect its combat readiness. He was tired and often misses the mark and generally express my sincere dissatisfaction with what is happening distinct rumbling stomach. We need to catch snakes, crabs, rats, birds, fish and even insects, to satisfy his need for food. Another question - how much this meal he will have to taste. Snake could poison even if the meat, for example, is already beginning to rot, and a spider in appearance seemed so nutritious, will be poisonous. And so we gradually approach the question of personal medicine. Our hero will not heal their wounds himself, now this noble mission rests entirely on our conscience. If Snake burned, is injured by shrapnel grenades, gunshot or stab wound, it should immediately be treated with all available means: a bullet removed from the body with a knife wound to handle an antiseptic, cover the burn ointment, and leeches corny burn cigar. Green growths give us a huge advantage in tactics. Snake learned humanly use camouflage (forget those damn boxes) and for each particular situation will suit your particular version, the choice of which depends on the behavior of the sensor detection. The better you make up, the more likely that the enemy is stupid pass by without noticing a strange dark shadow in the hollow of a huge old tree. And each shape is ideal for its location. Being in the jungle, it is best to dress in all black and lie on the ground (as an option: all green and your abode will be the tall grass). And in the blue water is practically not visible. Great art - the right to enjoy their benefits. Got it? As a result, we see that a series of MGS from part to part is getting smarter, deeper and more beautiful. This happens seldom enough for today. Kojima-san has created something new out of nothing, added color to our everyday reality. And this world do not want to leave. The heroes are so close to you that the final line in the credits in your drives the chop - the story is gaining momentum and should be continued.And Snake Eater - just a small piece of the puzzle, whose name Metal Gear Solid. We do not say goodbye, we say "goodbye." Gameplay: 10 Graphics: 9 Sound and Music: 10 Design: 9 Estimation of the author: 9.5 Outcome: 95%

Patapon 2

Author: Marina Petrashko
Source: Country Games № October 2009	04.06.2009

STALKER: Call of Pripyat, the review Gameland. ru

Author: Vadim Bobrov
	11.10.2009