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Rather short, but incredibly sweet. What sets it apart from other shoot 'em ups is the firm focus on presentation. Rez is a real treat for the senses, with beautiful tunes and imagery that the player controls - it's governed by the way in which and what order you shoot things. The Dual Shock 2's rumble feature is implemented perfectly to give an extra depth to the game, and intensify the action.
There's a loose storyline - you appear be some form of foreign body attempting to infiltrate a system. Your enemies are essentially this system's "anti virus software", as it tries to destroy you or shut you down within it. Funnily enough, you have to get in, kill the bad guys, get the girl (she's trapped inside the system), and get out. But that's generalising a ridiculous amount - Rez is so much more than its loose plot.
The addictive, energetic and pacey style ensure it's incredibly fun to play and you won't leave it alone even after it's completed. The extra features such as Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack and unlockables also add an extra few hours onto the lifespan. One of the better titles on PS2 - 8/10.
There's a loose storyline - you appear be some form of foreign body attempting to infiltrate a system. Your enemies are essentially this system's "anti virus software", as it tries to destroy you or shut you down within it. Funnily enough, you have to get in, kill the bad guys, get the girl (she's trapped inside the system), and get out. But that's generalising a ridiculous amount - Rez is so much more than its loose plot.
The addictive, energetic and pacey style ensure it's incredibly fun to play and you won't leave it alone even after it's completed. The extra features such as Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack and unlockables also add an extra few hours onto the lifespan. One of the better titles on PS2 - 8/10.
Rather short, but incredibly sweet. What sets it apart from other shoot 'em ups is the firm focus on presentation. Rez is a real treat for the senses, with beautiful tunes and imagery that the player controls - it's governed by the way in which and what order you shoot things. The Dual Shock 2's rumble feature is implemented perfectly to give an extra depth to the game, and intensify the action.
There's a loose storyline - you appear be some form of foreign body attempting to infiltrate a system. Your enemies are essentially this system's "anti virus software", as it tries to destroy you or shut you down within it. Funnily enough, you have to get in, kill the bad guys, get the girl (she's trapped inside the system), and get out. But that's generalising a ridiculous amount - Rez is so much more than its loose plot.
The addictive, energetic and pacey style ensure it's incredibly fun to play and you won't leave it alone even after it's completed. The extra features such as Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack and unlockables also add an extra few hours onto the lifespan. One of the better titles on PS2 - 8/10.
There's a loose storyline - you appear be some form of foreign body attempting to infiltrate a system. Your enemies are essentially this system's "anti virus software", as it tries to destroy you or shut you down within it. Funnily enough, you have to get in, kill the bad guys, get the girl (she's trapped inside the system), and get out. But that's generalising a ridiculous amount - Rez is so much more than its loose plot.
The addictive, energetic and pacey style ensure it's incredibly fun to play and you won't leave it alone even after it's completed. The extra features such as Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack and unlockables also add an extra few hours onto the lifespan. One of the better titles on PS2 - 8/10.
Tis an excellent game, completed it in an afternoon but thouroughly enjoyed it. Hook it up to surround stereo and it sounds awesome.
Mav wrote:
> Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack
Hehe, you got them then :D
*mutters Area 1-4*
:D
> Direct Assault, Lost Area and Boss Attack
Hehe, you got them then :D
*mutters Area 1-4*
:D
ÂLŠ†ÂÎR wrote:
> Tis an excellent game, completed it in an afternoon but thouroughly
> enjoyed it. Hook it up to surround stereo and it sounds awesome.
amen to that...
> Tis an excellent game, completed it in an afternoon but thouroughly
> enjoyed it. Hook it up to surround stereo and it sounds awesome.
amen to that...
phuzzy wrote:
> Hehe, you got them then :D
>
> *mutters Area 1-4*
>
> :D
Yeah, took me about three go's to finally crack Area 5 and the Lost Area took a couple of tries.
> Hehe, you got them then :D
>
> *mutters Area 1-4*
>
> :D
Yeah, took me about three go's to finally crack Area 5 and the Lost Area took a couple of tries.
Yeah i bought Rez for the Dreamcast when it came out ...say... 2 years ago, havent finished it yet, got up to the 3rd level and it got too hard!, was a good game nonetheless.
Stick with it - the ending is superb.
It's meant to be completed in one go, the beauty of Rez is all in the replay value and unlockable content.