Spec Ops: The Line is a fresh take on the military shooter genre,†said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With a story that takes a dark look into the consequences of warfare, Spec Ops: The Line has the ability to shake the player to their moral core.â€
GenreAction
Platforms ps3
DEVELOPER Yager Development | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Spec Ops: The Line Reviews ps3
egmnow.com review
And why was I so impressed? Like the conflict that so thoroughly wrecks Capt. Martin Walker and his men, you have to live it to fully appreciate it, but Yager and 2K should be commended for having the guts to put The Line out there. Is this a perfect example of how to take down the genre’s tyrants? No way. But now that I’ve ventured into the heart of this dark, death-laden shooter, I’ve seen things… Did things that made me realize that even though Spec Ops: The Line isn’t the best looking or the most refined entry in this tired-ass genre, it’s a far cry from some pandering, antiestablishment soapbox that’s pissing in Call of Duty’s Corn Flakes for the sake of doing something different. It’s a genuine, moving experience that has something to say and actually succeeds at saying it, and in that sense, it’s won a major battle for the worn-out, war-weary masses—whether they know it yet or not.
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darkstation.com review
It’s a campaign that merits multiple playthroughs, and a story as strong and daring as those of Bioshock, Shadow of the Colossus and Dead Space 2. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that it achieves this in spite of mechanics that are noticeably dated and bereft of innovation. For that reason, the game is best taken as a whole, and not as something that can be played simply on the strength of its mechanical composition.
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thesixthaxis.com review
Despite the overwhelming positives, there was one consistent issue throughout Spec Op’s campaign – the spikes in difficulty. Walker can’t take much in terms of damage, yet there are times when you face an almost ridiculous amount of enemies. My personal best (or worst) is being gunned down within four seconds of reloading a checkpoint. Towards the end these spikes became far more frequent, unfortunately turning it into a bit of a trudge, rather than the exciting battle it should have been.
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cheatcc.com review
The generic enemies don’t provide much excitement either (aside from the discomfort of being asked to shoot American soldiers). They all have expected designations, with a large percentage of rifle wielders, the occasional goon with a shotgun, some snipers at expected waypoints, and even a couple kamikaze skinheads with military knives.
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videogameszone.de review
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eurogamer.de review
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psu.com review
Spec Ops: The Line is one of the most interesting military shooters we’ve played. It’s heavily story-driven and it’ll engage you through the 6-8 hour campaign.
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meristation.com review
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eurogamer.es review
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psx-sense.nl review
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gameinformer.com review
This compelling set-up fuels the single-player campaign and ultimately forces you to make tough decisions about the excessive use of violence, who to trust, and how you remain sane in an insane situation. Some of the scenarios offer the hollow, binary “morality choice†posed by many games, but other actions you take have stunning unforeseen consequences that impart a real sense of guilt. Eventually the gauntlet of disturbing situations the squad encounters erodes their valorous determination and their camaraderie begins to shatter.
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nzgamer.com review
Strangely, games can usually go the other way; great gameplay can give way to terrible graphics and even a weak storyline. But seldom the other way around. Considering this game was announced back in 2009, it’s disappointing to see so many quirks in the AI and controls. Spec Ops: The Line spurs you through the eight hour campaign thanks to some incredible cut-scenes and storyline progression, but sadly makes every interactive experience in-between fairly mundane.
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spaziogames.it review
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gamer.no review
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eurogamer.it review
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psxextreme.com review
The bottom line is that there are several great ideas here, but they’re sort of mired beneath the weight of a generic shooter. The multiplayer isn’t overwhelmingly great, either, and despite a really solid story with a lot of potential, a few compelling characters, and an immersive, challenging environment, Spec Ops: The Line doesn’t make good on its lofty claims. It’s usually fun and the control makes it accessible, but that just isn’t enough these days. No real "oomph" here.
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officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk review
The use of licensed music is perceptive and cinematic – making even Kula Shaker seem cool in this scorched setting. You’ll also want to push past the irritations to uncover the story buried under Dubai’s sands: no spoilers, but there’s far more going on here than merely strangling insurgents with the Stars And Stripes, and in any modern shooter that’s something to admire. But ultimately, just like in the game itself, the good intentions of The Line are buried beneath a sandstorm of technical frustrations.
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