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Lost Planet - Xbox 360
I take it all back, this game is fantastic.
by Joe
I think I offended a few readers when I reviewed Lost Planet on its release. After all of the hype I was really looking forward to this game, but was less than thrilled with its terrible story, horrible dialog and extremely straight-forward approach to boss battles.
Then I picked up an HDTV. I decided to toss Lost Planet back in my 360. Then I picked my jaw up off the floor.
Lost Planet is one in a series of new games that have been designed with only HDTVs in mind. The game is gorgeous, perhaps one of the best I have ever seen. The explosions and snow effects are absolutely amazing, and character details are beautiful. Skip the story, this is what the game is all about.
Lost Planet finds Wayne, son of a freedom fighter battling against giant bugs known as the Akrid and an evil corporation called NEVEC. During a conflict against an enormous Akrid the size of a skyscraper, Wayne suffers amnesia. He wakes up in and immediately joins a group of snow pirates as they continue to struggle against the Akrid and NEVEC. Some of the Akrid are totally gigantic, and game really nails the sense of scale when you are battling a snow-worm that towers 30 stories above your head. It makes it feel like Starship Troopers on the planet Hoth.
One of the things that first seemed like a downside, was that all the Akrid have vibrant orange places on their bodies. These are where their thermal energy, or "t-eng" is stored. This is also where they are most vulnerable and can be killed. Shoot till their t-eng explodes out, and then collect the glowing orange goo so that you don't freeze in the cold. If your own t-eng counter runs out, you die. This adds an element of classic run-and-gun games where the whole point is blowing up as many enemy before the timer runs out.
When you aren't on foot, the main character Wayne can pilot any number of customizable Mechs. They are readily available and extremely fun to use. Each Mech has it's own features and the physics really make you feel like you are controlling a massive piece of machinery with serious fire power.
There are some parts of the game that make you want to throw your controller into the wall. Bosses will pummel you with missiles and grenades till you get stuck in a loop of fiery explosions. This is due to the fact that enemy A.I. is almost non existent. You are also equipped with a grappling hook that allows you to reach higher parts of the map, however, to many times you will find yourself hitting an invisible wall.
Lost Planet is full of memorable battles with huge explosions, nasty killer bugs and plenty of weapons that pack a mean punch. This game is definitely worth the ride.
RANKING: 8 OUT OF 10
Lost Planet is one in a series of new games that have been designed with only HDTVs in mind. The game is gorgeous, perhaps one of the best I have ever seen. The explosions and snow effects are absolutely amazing, and character details are beautiful. Skip the story, this is what the game is all about.
Lost Planet finds Wayne, son of a freedom fighter battling against giant bugs known as the Akrid and an evil corporation called NEVEC. During a conflict against an enormous Akrid the size of a skyscraper, Wayne suffers amnesia. He wakes up in and immediately joins a group of snow pirates as they continue to struggle against the Akrid and NEVEC. Some of the Akrid are totally gigantic, and game really nails the sense of scale when you are battling a snow-worm that towers 30 stories above your head. It makes it feel like Starship Troopers on the planet Hoth.
One of the things that first seemed like a downside, was that all the Akrid have vibrant orange places on their bodies. These are where their thermal energy, or "t-eng" is stored. This is also where they are most vulnerable and can be killed. Shoot till their t-eng explodes out, and then collect the glowing orange goo so that you don't freeze in the cold. If your own t-eng counter runs out, you die. This adds an element of classic run-and-gun games where the whole point is blowing up as many enemy before the timer runs out.
When you aren't on foot, the main character Wayne can pilot any number of customizable Mechs. They are readily available and extremely fun to use. Each Mech has it's own features and the physics really make you feel like you are controlling a massive piece of machinery with serious fire power.
There are some parts of the game that make you want to throw your controller into the wall. Bosses will pummel you with missiles and grenades till you get stuck in a loop of fiery explosions. This is due to the fact that enemy A.I. is almost non existent. You are also equipped with a grappling hook that allows you to reach higher parts of the map, however, to many times you will find yourself hitting an invisible wall.
Lost Planet is full of memorable battles with huge explosions, nasty killer bugs and plenty of weapons that pack a mean punch. This game is definitely worth the ride.
RANKING: 8 OUT OF 10
Comments
A re-review. Very innovative. (and you got it right this time, too!)
I loved this game.
I enjoyed this game, except for the last boss where your flying around. I was disappointed that once again, a developer put out a large multi-player game, yet failed to include the option for system link.
It makes me wonder if games like Gears and Halo 2 would have been as successful without system link and if games like Lost Planet, Battleship Midway, or any EA game would be more successful with system link included.
It's sure difficult to hold a Lost Planet tournament.
i hated this game it is very boring and the gun is suky to aim lol but a good plot