HOMEFRONT: THE REVOLUTION
I remember the 2003 video game,
Freedom Fighters, which after all these years, has stuck in my mind. I actually played that game numerous times before finally moving on. What a fantastic game it was. Good old memories. A little i also remember from the first
Homefront (2011) game, it was bland and OK experience. And now, there's this, "
Homefront: The Revolution" ... based on CryEngine. Can't say i absolutely love this game, because i kinda do. But it's amazing to see the
incomplete efforts on such a potentially perfect reboot.
Without further ado, here are my likes/dislikes.
I LOVED ...
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Plot: Just like the previous game, and other similar 'Freedom Fighting' games, it's quite a good attempt. It's ... cliched. Typical rebel-esque story with all double-cross cliches and stuff. (Easy to pick who would do such a thing:
. But enjoyable, nonetheless.
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Characters: THIS is where the strength of this game lies. The exceptionally well done characters with different persona, brilliant voice acting (
Dana Moore, Jack Parrish). Ethan Brady was fine until he was silent. Can't say i feel the same when i hear him in a DLC mission.
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Space Ship: Oh it felt dangerous to see her flying over you. The 'feel' of a real threat in the game. (More in later paras)
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Crysis-Like Weapons Mods Menu: I have to admit. One of the best element in of Crysis games, was the ability to modify weapons on the go. And it feels very very pleasant to do the same in Homefront: The Revolution. Cumbersome, but really enjoyable.
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Cell Phone: Well it's year 2029. You can do a lot with your cell phone. An idea well established via this game, lol.
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Visuals/Graphics: Make no mistake, the world is beautifully well done. The feel of CryEngine is there. Lightening was one of the best, and so was the artwork. It's vast, and never felt boring to roam. Most beautiful during sunshine, but eye torturing when dark. But i'd say it's a plus point because the night time is pretty damn well done.
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Cinematic Scenes: Cinematic scenes are like a movie. Too realistic for a game, emotionally and cinematically. Fantastic.
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Soundtrack: By far the nicest addition to this game. They were so touchy and beautiful, that in some scenes, they really have the power to make you emotional.
8/10 for maximum efforts on soundtrack only.
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DLCs: I like it when the storyline is completed to a point where it 'feels' complete. Really enjoyed the three story expansions. And the final one with nuke ... well, this is America right there, lol.
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Long Game: It was such a long game that it took my days to finish it fully.
I DISLIKED ...
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Space Ship: You have a space ship and you only use it to navigate planet earth, and spot 'terrorists'. But when you do, you just call backup. You can't do anything from the air with your high-tech very advanced space ship. Funny.
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World: Amazing. But so less to do. Far Cry-esque with conquering all the
strike points and stuff, without having much impact on your gameplay.
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Enemy AI: Disaster. Stupid, but equally dangerous at the same time. I really wanted some tougher enemies.
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Freedom Fighters: Useless recruits. You can't even command them to do anything. What if i don't plan on head on assault you stupid idiots?
Weapons:
- Too few of them.
- Minimal modifications options and variety.
- Year 2029, an 'advanced' era of flying ships, but no high-tech or high powered weaponry, attachments or mods.
- Useless silencers.
- No silencers at all for high powered weapons.
- One crossbow doing highly limited stuff, when it could have done A LOT more. (Better than Sniper :S)
- Bipods are just a cosmetic change, and you can't use them.
- No ammo combos (like explosive, chemical, armor piercing etc)
- Can't use a damn pistol on a bike.
- Can't fire from cover (blind fire was nice addition, though).
While most of my rant is regarding weapons, it's safe to say this game's WORST ELEMENT was indeed it's bulky gameplay,
BECAUSE of it's weapons. Most of my enjoyment was due to beautiful soundtrack, fantastic characters and just lovely environment. I didn't 'hate' this game per se. I loved it in may ways because of it's very very enjoyable experience. But i wish they could've done more.
Or just enough to boast something other than CryEngine.
7/10. Do play this game, though. I am sure you won't be disappointed ... too much. -_-