Messiah
by Interplay
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Video Game Reviews of Messiah
Customer Review: Fantastically original and gorgeous to look at
Summary: 5 Stars
I've rarely seen a game where opinions are so sharply divided, but perhaps I can make it a bit clearer. First, many of the negative comments have to do with technical problems (from installation to crashes). Don't let that put you off: there's a patch that seems to solve all the serious problems. I had no issues at all with the latest version.As for the game itself, all I can say is that I haven't been this engrossed in a game for years. You start off thinking it's a first-person shooter, a la Half Life, but soon (after dying a lot) you realize that you'll need to try something else. That's when the clever stealth side really emerges. It's not MGS-like sneaking around (yawn), but hiding in broad daylight *in other people*.
Once you get the hang of it (it's hard but fair), it's incredibly cool. It opens a whole new dimension of game play and lateral thinking. It also means that you can solve problem in any number of ways (possess a cop to shoot your way out, a prostitute to charm your way out, a rat to sneak your way out, etc.)
And of course the game looks fabulous, as technically impressive as Half Life but with Shiny's trademark lush sci-fi detailing (think MDK) and vivid hues and transparencies. If you find first-person-shooters a bit samey but want more action than Tomb Raider-like exploramas, this is the game for you. Beautiful, provacative, fast-moving and seductive. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: You mean you can play the game too?
Summary: 1 Stars
I tried changing display drivers and tinkering with the sound and downloading software and switching disks, I even took the game back to the retailer to try a different copy. My PC met all the system requirements on the outside of the box. Why wouldn't the stupid thing work? I emailed tech support and they were no help. And trust me, I've played dozens of games on this PC and never had more than a minor glitch or two. Nothing that a quick patch download couldn't fix. So if you work for NASA or perhaps write game software please buy this game maybe you can fix it. If you have trouble programming a VCR, save your money and just hit yourself in the head with a hammer. You'll end up with the same headache.Customer Review: A REDEEMING GAME
Summary: 4 Stars
Before starting this game, be warned: It is tough. Try it on the easy difficulty if you like solving problems but have trouble with tough enemies. The amount of hits a character can take are realistic, but unfortunately, the enemies are abundant, making it a frustrating time for gamers like you and me. It has a feel of the Oddworld games in that the gameplay is not as clear cut as other games, and that it challenges you to explore all the possibilities (sometimes to the point of wanting to break the CD in half against your forehead). For instance, I was at this seemingly impossible part in the first level (shut up...this game is tough), I could not overcome the seemingly endless legions of enemies. So frustrated, I had an epiphany. I ditched my cop, possessed a nuclear technician, and radiated the hell out of the bad guys with some nuclear waste I picked up. Brilliant! I was thrilled with the freedom I recieved from this game. The characters are expendable (at point you have to depossess your character in midair, so that he will fall into a grinder and fill a container with blood, while you remain unscathed) and that definetly adds a sadistic thrill to the game. Okay, now the bad news, sometimes this game can sometimes be unrealistically hard. The cops are demonic sadists, who will start beating you up for no reason, and if you shoot a cop, no matter how secluded you think you are, 7 cops rush in and mangle you. This might have been OK, but the AI can take the killing to even uglier extremes. Once, I was involved in a battle as a cop fighting against the Chots(sewer dwelling people), after the other cops and I had eradicated the Chots, the cops turned on me and started blowing me away. I'M ON YOUR #^@$%!& SIDE I yelled angrily. Okay, so to recap:PROS great graphics brilliant design superior gameplay good sadistic fun
CONS ruthless AI too hard (for some) WEAK ending
oh, about the bugs that I'm sure you've heard about, I don't know. The problems I experienced were: 1) sound problems in some cutscenes 2) occasional start up probs 3) minor glitches in Bob
If you're up for a tough, quasi-groundbreaking game, check this out.
Customer Review: Very very impressive
Summary: 4 Stars
I approached this game with caution as I was not a fan of Nomad Soul and expect it to be similar. Yes it has similarites but it is 10 times better! Firstly you dont get lost and wonder aimlsessly. There is a logical behind everything. The idea of pocessing enemies is a new and original one. Its what makes the game for me actually. There are graphical and soung bugs (like a lot of 'rushed' games these days) but Messiah is an original and novel idea. Controls are good. Story is good but no masterful plot. It is a game I didn;t expect too much from but was hooked. Give it a try - you might like it. Oh one other thing: This game is tough from day 1. Theres a big learning curve but once this is passed it will be weeks of enjoyment until you complete it. Hurray for Bob!Customer Review: Hooo Boy...
Summary: 2 Stars
I don't think I've ever been as angry with any software as I was with Messiah. After an hour of dying around every corner or in certain parts on the FIRST level, I immediately uninstalled it and returned it. It is my policy that any game that just about FORCES you to cheat is a bad game. Yes, the graphics in this game are good, and yes, the possession ability is an innovative thing, but all of that is WORTHLESS when you get killed so easily. 1-3 hits is all it takes, and when your host dies, expect Bob to die nanoseconds later. Even if you're a crackshot and can kill a person without making a sound, reinforcements appear almost instantly and kill you just as quickly. The message here is that combat is best avoided...so why am I constantly thrusted into it? And the AI? Superb, yet stupid at the same time. I accidentally went into combat mode with my fists at one time, and armed guards from across the (very large) room suddenly started shooting me! Also, when I possessed a commander, a COMMANDER, for crying out loud, my own soldiers shot me anyway, AND I WASN'T IN COMBAT MODE! So I figure either A) They have a "jealous" behavior, or B) They're stupid. Also, the possession ability is an innovation, but you'll get so frustrated that you'll hardly give it a second thought when you uninstall it. I don't even want to think about the later levels that have you going against demons! My conclusion is...if you're tired of the usual "shoot, run, repeat" games, and you're desperate for a change in 3D shooters...stick with "Thief: The Dark Project." Let this game die in piece.