Stranglehold (Xbox 360)

Computer games have become big business in recent times making as much money as many feature length films. However, the increases in profits have combined with an increase in costs. Whilst once upon a time a game could be made by one man in his bedroom, now it takes many people many work hours. When 'Stranglehold' was first announced they proclaimed it to have cost over $30 million. Not only was it costing as much as a medium budget film, but it was to be directed by John Woo and star Chow Yun-Fat. These names may not mean that much to you, but too many computer game enthusiasts who are interested in Hong Kong action movies, their names stand for quality. With top ...  Read the complete review

Overview Stranglehold is a game I was looking forward too for a long time. Being a John Woo fan and an action game fan in general so I was hoping it could live up to my expectations. Stranglehold sees Inspector "Tequila" Yuen fighting crime and corruption in Hong Kong and Chicago in thrid person action game inspired by John Woo's classic action movie 'Hardboiled'. With Chow Yun Fat providing his likeness and voice for the role of Tequila which he played in 'Hardboiled' The plot revolves around the kidnapping of a cop in Hong Kong and two women in Chicago and Tequila sets out to find the truth about whats happening. ...  Read the complete review

Ok, John Woo, next generation game, action, shooting, guns, slow motion control at your fingertips, sounds great yes, well it isn't. Don't get me wrong its not awful and possibly worth a play at budget price or rental but don't waste £40 on it. The story is ok with your character voiced and modeled on action movie start Chow Yun Fat an interesting role all be it the usual role. The games looks ok but nothing stunning and the controls are ok but sometimes frustrating when you find yourself stuck in the corner of a room with the camera causing walls to disapear etc, annoying. The levels are interesting when you can see what your after and you can gain new abilities ...  Read the complete review

For me, Stranglehold is the Game of the Year. Being an action-junkie, this game was a must-play and the wait was testing my patience… Now I’ve got it and I won’t let go of it any time soon. The weapons arsenal is huge, the variation of enemies and the completely destroyable surroundings are just too much fun! It’s incredible how realistic everything looks and feels when objects are being destroyed, each in its individual style. At last a game that leaves nothing to be ...  Read the complete review

Back in 2001, Remedy Entertainment released Max Payne. Since its release, it has still been remembered by its thing known as Bullet Time, where you slowed down time and shoot enemies in the face while everything is slowed down. It has spawned a lot of rip-offs, mostly bad, but Stranglehold is one of the good ones.This is the game sequel of the 1992 classic Hard Boiled, directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-Fat. They both return here too, as John Woo has collaborated to create this, and the main character is played by Yun-Fat. While some may be upset that they decided to create a game sequel rather than a movie sequel to Hard Boiled, you can't deny this game is very ...  Read the complete review