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‘Crackdown 3’ A Good Time Blowing Things Up As Terry Crews

Published

5 years ago

February 20, 2019

While Crackdown 3 does have a multiplayer mode titled “Wrecking Zone” this review will only cover the single player campaign.

My dudes, I’m a sucker for insane slightly terrible B-movies. Always have been. That being said, Crackdown 3 is the video game equivalent of said B-movie tomfoolery in consistently cheesy and effective ways. There is plenty of action, plenty of explosions, a lot of one-liners and it’s all set in a 80’s, neon lit, macho sandbox. All this to allow you to play several addictive hours in a mixed bag of schlocky highlights and lowlights.

Crackdown 3 places you in the dystopian city of New Providence where tyrannical Terra Nova leader, Elizabeth Niemand runs the city with an iron fist. It falls into The Agency’s hands to lay waste to Niemand and her followers and give power back to the people.

In it’s opening (and most Terry Crews driven) cut scene, you see a group of Agents flying to the island to kick some butt. Instead they are met with a wave of green energy that completely destroys the crew and The Crews. If you have ever seen the scene in Deep Blue Sea where main character ,Sam Jackson is suddenly eaten by a shark, then you might be ready for this.

I was hoping for more Terry Crews big scenes like this. He has a big monologue talking about kicking ass and wearing snake skin boots. It’s the Terry we all love. Sadly, from that point on there isn’t much in the way of that. Dialogue is mainly set in place by in game one-liners. On the bright side, you do get a mo-cap Crews to play with through campaign.

If you have played Crackdown games before you know the setup. It’s run and gun action with breaks where you use your stamina to collect orb power ups. Collecting power ups is addictive business. Becoming all powerful and taking down facilities is extremely satisfying.

There are a variety of cool weapons to choose from but after a while the variety doesn’t seem to matter. I’m able raise the same death count with a pistol as I could with heavier artillery. That is especially the case later on when you become more powerful. With weapon design and destruction being as cool as they are in the game, I wish that they mattered more in the grand scheme of things.

There is a lot of arcade style fun to be had in Crackdown 3. But, the game is reliant on running into a compound, hacking into and/or destroying a bunch of key points, beating a mini boss and then repeating the same thing on your next target. As much dumb big action fun as the game presents, it does get a bit repetitive late in the game. I found myself more concerned with finding collectibles than I was with the primary mission toward the end.

Boss battles are where the game mixes it up. These battles are initiated when you cause a significant amount of damage to Nieman’s lieutenant’s facilities. After they lose enough territory and get pissed off enough, they come out of hiding to fight. These are a lot of fun to play through and have a nice variety between each of the encounters. For example, one boss comes at you in a mech suit. Whenever you do enough damage to them, they draw power from a central energy core to replenish their energy. This tasks you with having to attack the core while the enemy is recharging. It’s a nice change up from the rinse and repeat nature of destroying facilities.

There have been major changes to graphics and mechanics since the infamous E3 trailer we saw a few years back. For one, the destructible cloud based system is not available in single player campaign. The graphics have also been toned down a bit. This leaves a lot in the way of wanting in terms of us playing on a next gen system. There is a lot lacking in the way of graphics and in my play through, and on more than one occasion, I experienced a few frame drops and some other bugs.

Controls are good over all and do a great job of allowing you to properly navigate your Agent through the game, but when it comes to the more platform based parts of the game, there is some room for improvement. Some up high collectibles and achievements are tough to reach and at times your controller becomes your worst enemy in your attempts.

Collecting power ups is definitely worth it. Being able to do a double jump and mid air double thrusts are worth the time it takes to locate the collectibles. The game’s most enjoyable moments rely on how powerful your Agent is. Luckily, the devs made sure to make collecting the power ups an addictively good time.

Crackdown 3’s John Carpenter-esque anti establishment message and setting through the lens of Full Moon’s Charlie Band is a good place to play. It’s a blast of over the top big action. There are a lot more pros than cons and playing as Terry Crews is definitely entertaining. It is a nice departure from the world of FPS and is worlds away from anything else available right now. If you are a Terry Crews fan and are looking for a change up and a heck load of BOOM, then def don’t miss the insanely big dumb fun of Crackdown 3.

Crackdown 3 is available on Xbox One and Windows. (It’s also free with a subscription to Xbox’s Game Pass.

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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games

Published

23 hours ago

April 17, 2024

iHorror Staff Writer

Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.

Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.

Alien

If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.

In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.

The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.

Psycho

Tightwad Terror Tuesday – Free Movies for 4-12-22 — Psycho (1960), courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.

As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.

The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.

The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.

In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.

If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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1 month ago

March 17, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall

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2 months ago

March 1, 2024

Elijah Turner

This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.

Official Trailer for Terminator: Survivors

IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated “I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me.“ She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.

An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.