This is one of those games that makes me think that movie writers are rather
unexciting and lack creativity. The opening summary to this game is certainly an
exciting idea; the idea of using biological weapons to create Super Soldiers
certainly isn't a new idea (Captain America, The Hulk, Halo). Even though this
is a common theme in console games, the combination of super soldiers and
mutations opens up a whole new world of options.
The gameplay is very simple, and button mashing with only a limited number of
attack options, but they are interchangeable and modifiable, which adds
complexity. Some enemies can only be destroyed in certain ways, so often the
changing of weapons/powers is necessary. The whole way in which the player
upgrades is also exciting, with not only your players skills, but also his
outward appearance changing when he levels up.
The maps in this game are very helpful, and will actual provide you with
approximate locations of collectables that will lead to upgrades when sets are
collected. There was definitely a point initially, where I first discovered the
easy ways to gain skills, and I ended up overpowered, and the game was too
easy. But as time went on, the maps gained difficulty, and on the final islands,
you will be attacked anywhere, as the enemies come flooding from
every angle.
I enjoyed this games mix of mission types; rooftop racing, hunting,
espionage, and helicopter escorts. It had enough variety in game types, and gave
you the freedom of choosing which missions to complete, as well as the option to
explore the world at your leisure. The use of shapeshifting and mutations has
really made this game a very enjoyable game.