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PC Game Reviews: Hellgate London
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Posted by: GodLikeMouse on Jan 07, 2008
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Hellgate LondonWhen I first saw screenshots and trailers for this game I thought it was just another first person shooter along the lines of Pain Killer or the like. But upon purchasing this game, I found out that it was far from a FPS, it was a role playing game with elements of a fast paced shooter. One of the more enjoyable aspects of this game is the time it takes to learn and really use the abilities of your chosen character class. The tutorial is short and sweet, giving you just enough to get started without boring you to tears. Once you've finished the tutorial and are on your way, it's instant hack, slash, kill and level fun.
A pretty interesting characteristic of this game is the convergence of futuristic, mechanical and role playing elements that have all been roled into one. Traditional class types like magic users and summoners can be modified for a more futuristic look and advantage by incorporating hand held weapons guns and using modified upgraded armor...very cool :)
The graphics are quite good as you'd expect from a modern RPG game. Both the sound and voice acting are also quite enjoyable, but really aren't the main focus of the game. The only thing that will make you get bored of this game from time to time is the similarity in a lot of the levels. There are plenty of times when playing this game I though to myself "Didn't I just do this" when in fact it was a new area that looked just like the previous one. Aside from that, the skills that you unlock, achievements, etc. all make this game a great play.
The multiplayer online and subscription online play also adds to the overall replay value. This game is a great play, well worth checking out.
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For more info on Hellgate London go to Official Site The views expressed on GameSlander.com are in no way associated with the creator of Hellgate London, its publisher or any of its subsidiaries.
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