Game Review: Stranglehold

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Stranglehold for the PS3

I downloaded the demo from the Playstation network yesterday. The download took all night. I thought, what the heck, I might as well try it during breakfast, for just a few minutes. I had so much fun, I ended up being late for work! It was so worth it.

This is a pretty incredible game. The graphics are amazing. The cut scenes look the most natural of any that I have seen, and the game play is stellar. You can slow the action down using Tequila time (this is the same as Max Payne — everything goes Sepia, and things slow waaaay down. It runs out fast, though so you have to be careful.)

Pretty much everything is breakable and the physics are stellar. For example, it’s a lot of fun sliding across tables holding items such as apples and seeing each of the individual apples fly out of the basket and everything come crashing to the ground. Everything is breakable, too, from the signs hanging above doors to gas cans in the market.

John Woo was involved with this game, and you can tell. If you have ever seen one of his movies, you’ll recognize his touch.

This isn’t a game for the kids. There is a LOT of blood and guts. Head shots splatter, for example.

If you aren’t a kid, but are a fan of hardcore and thrilling action, this game is definitely for you! I’d suggest the Collector’s Edition. For a few bucks more you get the Blu-ray version of Hard Boiled, John Woo’s last movie in Hong Kong.

What I’d pay: Full Price. As soon as possible.

Graphics: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Overall: 5/5

Official Stranglehold Website

Second Opinion (John): 5/5

I too downloaded this game after hearing from new Geekscribe/Flickscribe writer Kevin (welcome!), and mine was an easy download while I watched some television. It took less then an hour. This game plays really well and although the demo has some sound issues, the rest of the game is very tight and very fun. Using Tequila time or the zoom-in shooting is amazing. To be able to slow time, aim for an eye, knee, or groin and then watch the shot in slow-motion as it hits is really cool. I don’t think I ever got tired of seeing it. Definately a must-have game for the PS3

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