One of the most mundane and diabolical games ever. This is a controversial game of course, but don't let that put you off of playing it, instead let the dire and repetitive gameplay sway you away from this utterly ridiculous kill fest.
The point of the game is to release hundreds of people into an 'arena' (shopping mall, cordoned off street etc) and watch them run around senselessly... read more
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The publishers of Grand Theft Auto III are back with another game geared towards a mature audience. But fans of GTA III should note that while State of Emergency contains adult themes and extremely violent gameplay, that's pretty much where the similarities end. Whereas GTA III was about creating a deep experiencAmazon.com Review
The publishers of Grand Theft Auto III are back with another game geared towards a mature audience. But fans of GTA III should note that while State of Emergency contains adult themes and extremely violent gameplay, that's pretty much where the similarities end. Whereas GTA III was about creating a deep experience unlike any other video game, SOE is a throwback to arcade beat-'em-ups like Smash TV and Double Dragon. However, the game takes the genre to a new level with mind-blowing graphics.
In State of Emergency, you play as one of five selectable characters that's going up against the Corporation--a tyrannical group that has the city in an iron grip. The city is in a state of disarray and the citizens are rebelling. Amazingly, up to 250 characters can riot onscreen at once. It's shocking that the developers were able to render so many moving characters while keeping a smooth frame rate. Basic gameplay consists of picking up numerous weapons and objects to cause as much damage as humanly possible. Providing context to the mindless violence are the revolution and chaos modes. The former is the game's story mode and features more than 175 missions, while the latter is a single-session mode with a few variations.
For the most part, the game is an enjoyable cacophony of senseless violence, but there are some flaws. Although the revolution mode boasts an impressive number of missions, they do get repetitive. The game screams for a multiplayer mode, but it's strictly one player. In spite of these flaws, the game remains addictive and fun. It bears repeating that gamers looking for another GTA III will not find it here: this game provides an arcadelike experience that's excellent, but in a very different way. Parents should note that this game carries a Mature rating for its blood, violence, and gore. --Raymond M. Padilla
Pros: Amazing number of characters onscreen simultaneously Simple beat-'em-up gameplay A vast arsenal with which to inflict damage Cons: Missions get repetitive No multiplayer mode Bland soundtrack
A shadowy corporation has seized control of your country. The people have taken to the streets in protest. A state of emergency has been declared… now it's time for you to fight for your freedom. Try to topple the corporation or simply cause complete mayhem. Prepare for chaos as hundreds of people fill the screen—each citizen reacts differently to events. Deep selection of hand-to-hand fighting moves and tons of weapons are at your disposal. Even pick up items off the street and use them to fight your oppressors.
"Release Date: February 12, 2002 (NA)
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: VIS Entertainment
Genre: Action - Brawler
State of Emergency gets very repetitive very quickly....But you've gotta hand it to VIS Entertainment - the number of people and interactive environments in this game was absolutely mind-blowing at the time. Unfortunately, while it was fun at first, it didn't take long for the novelty to wear off and then you were left with a sub-par, 3D brawler. In small doses, State of Emergency"
"State of Emergency is a controversial 2002 action-adventure video game released by Rockstar Games. It was developed by Scottish firm VIS Entertainment for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows. Hip Hop artists D-Stroy and Jean Grae provided voices for State of Emergency characters.
The game was supposed to cause considerable controversy for the level of military style violence and its coup d'etats styled, grass-roots 'urban political revolution' subject matter, featuring political assas"
Queen Tonberry added this to a list 9 months, 1 week ago
"Very seldom does Rockstar (playing publisher in this instance) drop the ball. I know that such a company of this talent and track record should catch a break, but this was horrendous. The gameplay felt like it was thrown together overnight and (I am not a graphics whore in the least bit) it was a graphical nightmare.
The Verdict: "Well this isn't what the f*** I was promised at all!""
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The Flagship posted a review 5 years, 2 months ago
“One of the most mundane and diabolical games ever. This is a controversial game of course, but don't let that put you off of playing it, instead let the dire and repetitive gameplay sway you away from this utterly ridiculous kill fest.
The point of the game is to release hundreds of people into an 'arena' (shopping mall, cordoned off street etc) and watch them run around senselessly in no proper direction while you do your best to kill them all as quickly as possible. How do they get away with plots that are so abysmal and un-fun to play? Sometimes I just get the impression that they only make games for the negative media attention.” read more
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