Piss about with gadgets behind the Iron curtain (Cold War (PC))

Member Name: Mutalisk

Product:	Cold War (PC)
Date:	25/02/09 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Innovative, authentic, fun.

Disadvantages: Gadget improvisation system isn't much fun, Not incredibly original.

Not a bad little stealth\action\war game, even if it is a bit of a Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell clone. The plot is gripping, with some cool twists, despite being a bit thin and very unrealistic, and certain tasks can be a bit cumbersome, e.g. carrying the body of an unconscious woman around a nuclear plant for what seems like an eternity. The graphics are stimulating without trying to be too impressive. There's some amusing voice-acting in there too. The game is very non-linear, giving the player the choice of how to play the mission, Stealth, brute force or a combination of the two. It is also a nice little feature in that the recreations of the mission areas (e.g. the Kremlin and Lubyanka prison) are very authentic. The need to combine items to make gadgets is a little dry and sciencey, but can be forgiven for such a nice game. The X-Ray camera is an exception to this however, due to it is genuinely innovative implementation into the game. All in all, it is a lot of fun and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Summary: A nice little Splinter Cell Clone. Has a nice feel to it.