Tribes 2 (PC)

Tribes 2 is a game that is very much centered around its exuberant online features. However, it is a bit disappointing if you were a fan of the first Tribes game to see that a lot of the game's best elements have been shamelessly pilfered from the original game and just upgraded a little bit. However, the online mode makes it worth a purchase (although perhaps not much more as very few people still play it), and it is ironic that given the huge online battles this game attempted, only now, with our enhanced Internet speeds, would the game have really hit its stride. Forget everything you know about the FPS genre, because Tribes 2 flagrantly chucks them out the ...  Read the complete review

The one thing wrong with the typical deathmatch formula is just that. It's just a deathmatch. So far as I can tell, there's nothing wrong with going around endless Quake 3 levels and showcasing your skills for all to see, but you can only do that for so long before it gets old. Cooperative multiplayer gaming has really taken off in the past couple of years. With the success of games like Counter-Strike, Team Fortress and Team Fortress Classic, players who have been deathmatch fanatics have vowed never to play a deathmatch game again. They can't put a cooperative game down for a second. For once, it's not all about you; it's all about ...  Read the complete review

Tribes was the first major online FPS to focus on team-play, as well as being the first completely online game. Unlike later games such as Unreal Tournament, Tribes eschewedthe solo play entirely – there were no bots, no missions to work through, simply a short tutorial and a button to connect yourself to the internet. Tribes 2 adds the bots, but the game only takes off when played with, and against, other players. The biggest difference between Tribes 2 and games like the freely available Mod for half-life, Counterstrike (www.counter-stike.net), is one of scale. Tribe’s 2’s levels take place in deep valleys, lakes and rolling hills. The titular ...  Read the complete review

First off, fans of Tribes should not be disappointed with Tribes 2. Tribes 2 is like Tribes on steroids but although it continues in the same vein, I don't feel that Tribes 2 is a total rip-off or rehash of Tribes. The outdoor arenas are still there, only larger. The buildings and weapons are still there, only more detailed and along with everyone's favorite mode of transportation- the rocket pack, Tribes 2 is some serious fun. This game is also pefect for those waitinf for halo although be warned it is a bit buggy nad has a few compatibility issues. Tribes 2 has some exceptionally nice terrain. The engine renders large outdoor arenas as well as indoor ...  Read the complete review

I must admit when the game was first released it had its share of problems. However after the first couple of patches the game began to improve drastically. The game is a must have for any true gamer. The system specs needed to play the game are a little rough but if you dont have a high tech system and can bare lowering the settings a little then youll do just fine the game is breathtaking. Would be a shame to miss it. Gameplay: Ohh what can i say one word i guess would explain it if your a tribes player then tack on about 10 times more fun of gameplay of tribes into Tribes 2 if your not a tribes player and Tribes 2 is your first encounter with the Tribes ...  Read the complete review