Iron Storm
by Dreamcatcher Interactive
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Video Game Reviews of Iron Storm
Customer Review: A SERIOUS FPS FOR SERIOUS GAMERS.
Summary: 4 Stars
The people who actually lived through it called it not WWII but "The War". What if The War had never ended; what if it kept going on its youth grinding path for decades, absorbing lives and destroying dreams, and, eventually, becoming an economic entity of its own? Well, that would have been an alternative world in great need of heroes.
You will be fitting the well-used boots of James Anderson, an officer on the Allied side, sent deep behind enemy lines with the core objective of disrupting and disabling the Russian weapons program. Things, of course, do no go as planed. They rarely do in games with good stories.
The atmosphere is bleak and grey and the level design is exceptional. The environments clearly depict a grim world where the shadow of war has set in the land and in deep the hearts of people. Shell-torn houses, muddy ditches and endless trenches are all that is left of Europe after 2 generations of endless warfare. Alternating between drab outdoor vistas, claustrophobic trenches and war-delapitaded buildings helps submerge the player in the game world, and makes him feel like he's the one creating the story.
The set of weapons is excellently balanced, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. A lot of FPS games get ruined by badly designed, ineffective or overly-effective weapons. IRON STORM's weapons should be taught in game-designer seminars! Sniping is highly encouraged, however, when in close and confided spaces nothing beats a shotgun's deadly spread.
Where it looses the 5th star: for starters, the controls are not remapable! I prefer using the arrow-keys (instead of the WASD-configuration), and customizing the keyboard controls to conform with my habits. However, whenever this was attempted the game...crashed - unacceptable for a game of this caliber.
Moreover, the game setting just begs for a multiplayer. However, the lag is totally atrocious and renders the multiplayer practically useless.
Now, this is a beautiful but in no way an easy game. There are snipers everywhere and you are all alone (frankly though, this not as bad as it sounds given that the quality of squads' AI has not improved over the years). On top of that, there is an endless number of nerve-racking German K9 units, tough enemy infantry, hidden bunkers, elite gunmen and ever-changing objectives from headquarters: all will stand in your way to victory. Bravery is rewarded - but, sometimes, a full frontal attack will only make sure you will be reloading again and again. Sneaking your way through heavily guarded areas is, in many instances, the only way to stay alive and fight another day...
All in all, although not perfect, it does come close. This is a serious FPS game for serious gamers.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Customer Review: A Gamers Review
Summary: 4 Stars
I have played many games...lots of World War 2 games and other FPS games. This game takes the cake of being the most unique game that I have Played. It's fun and enjoyable. But the graphics are not up to par with the newer games out like FEAR and Half Life 2 but I would still recommend that you try this game out. Customer Review: Great game, great fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this game. You may have more advanced graphics in other games, like in "Far Cry" or "Soldiers of Fortune", but this game has a distinctive, unique quality that sets it apart. You want to replay this action again and again, revisiting the different scenarios. And, if there is a compliment that every first person shooter games should aspire to, there are plenty of scenes that you feel you are truly part of and remember later on almost like they were your own real memories. I wish for a sequel and recommend this game to every fans!Customer Review: Looks like Dreamcatcher hit a home run!
Summary: 4 Stars
With all the junk Dramcatcher puts out, it finally looks like someone got fired! This game was entertaining challeging and alot of fun. I can only hope they get the message and continue on a new line of quality games and hopefully with less bugs.Customer Review: fun , but glitchy
Summary: 4 Stars
I really did enjoy this game , it has a great feel , doesn't call for an ultra high end pc , it isn't too terribly difficult (but I did get stuck in a room or 2) . . it had some minor sound and video glitches that were tolerable.the guns are great , the levels are well planned , the ai seemed to be ok , too . . .well worth $5 , but don't bother spending $20 for new..