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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 42
Category: Video Games
Publisher: Microsoft
Studio: Microsoft
Brand: Microsoft
Label: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: 0
Age: 12 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: JZ6-00034
Model: JZ6-00034
UPC: 882224355261
EAN: 0882224355261
ASIN: B000R0SS3Y
Release Date: August 19, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Modern take on classical Norse mythology | | • | Advanced cinematic presentation | | • | Thrilling action/RPG gameplay | | • | Intuitive combat | | • | Explosive melee and firearms combat |
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Step into the world of Too Human As the cybernetic god Baldur, you are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. An ancient machine presence has forced the god's hand. In the first part of a trilogy, Baldur is charged with defending humanity from an onslaught of monstrous war machines bent on the eradication of human life. In Too Human, players experience a nonstop barrage of action powered by the integration of melee and ranged firearms combat and fueled by breathtaking visuals enabled by the Xbox 360. Battles unfold in awesome scale as players engage with vast numbers of enemies.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Excellent game of its GENRE August 27, 2008
Let me say that I too like many use metacritic and gamerrankings.com as a guide when I am looking for a new game. For the most part I agree with the reviews and average scores. This game however is a bit of conundrum in that 'professional reviewers' gave it bad scores and most 'regular gamers' have given it great scores. I usually do not write reviews, but this one time this game is getting an unfair reviews.
To start of with when reviewing games one has to review games and compare them to compeating games or games within its genre. One cannot compare this game to Halo 3, Gears or Wars, CoD, 4, etc and then compain that the game 'sucks'. The best game to compare to is the gold standard for this genre and that would be Diablo 2. If you loved diablo 2 (or World of Warcraft) then you know what type of game you are getting yourself into. It is a game where you mindlessly kill 1000's upon 1000's of bad guys, mindlessly loot, mindlessly treasure hunt, and cointinue to try and achive perfection for your character (Collect all pieces of 'elite gear', complete elite charms, etc). And then after that start all over again with another character type. The whole concept of skill trees, modifiers, resistances, etc play significant role. If you never liked Diablo or World of Warcraft (or any other similar games) then you are not going to like this game. Don't even bother trying to play the game because you will never understand the 'concept' of the game. If you do like this genre, then read on.
The game mechanics are 'different'. We (as gamers on consoles) are so used to FPS controls than anything different automatically becomes bad. Its like PC gamers claiming that the only way to play shooters is with KB/mouse. It is not the only way, it is that individuals preference. Similarly, there is a learning curve (but it really is not that bad), and instead of mindlessly (I like using that word) button mashing 'A' or 'B' like many games have, this game you use the R stick instead. After playing for hours, I really like this setup and I think in the long run lessens the 'strain' on your hand because of this. The learning curve is not bad, but one has to have an open mind to trying the different setup, and if you do not have the ability to adapt, then the game mechanics can become a little difficult.
1. Graphics are pretty good, I play on a 130" projector and even at that size I am happy. They are not the best on the console, but they are far from the worst. They are better than launch game graphics.
2. Sound is great, especially playing in a home theater setup
3. Action is non stop, and extremely fun. Even better when playing co-op. Compared to games in its genre, the mx of enemies, the difficulties etc are great.
4. Monsters level as you do. Some people like this (Oblivion does this) but some people want to feel like gods when they reach level 50 (this will not happen). The main advantage is that rather than being confined to a tiny area for looting and treasure hunting for high level items, the entire game is available to treasure hunt because all monsters will be max level as well. This is a good thing.
5. Camera issues. Again it is differnet. There are 6-7 different camera angles too choose from. Like the controller setup, it is different and thus you have to adapt, and truthfully, it makes sense after playing for hours. Just like the controller issue, it is 'difficult' if one plays for a couple of hours and then passes judgement (like the professional reviewers), but after playing dozens of hours, the camera makes sense. Think about it, Silicon Knights probably spent thousands of hours making this game, and felt that this was the best options, and I tend to agree. The flow-panning-handling is very smooth, and I like the way it is setup.
6. 2 player Co-op. I know many of us really want 4 player co-op and apparently it is in the code to do so. The option was removed because it apparently made the game unbalanced. I have no doubt that either in a patch or more likely in Too Human 2 it will be available. That being siad, 2 player coop is even more fun than playig solo. The monsters are also much harder and more challenging.
7. Cutscenes could have been better quality
8. The story is complex and makes no sense to begin with. However the story makes much more sense at the end of the game as everything falls into place, and leaves you wanting more (thus Too Human 2 and 3).
There is so much more positive things to say (inventory management, the menu system (maybe a little 'dumbed down' but again a good thing for a console, etc). Comparing games in its genre I give it a solid 8.5/10. It could be a little more polished (thus not a 9), but the game is just so much fun and addicting.
The reviewers are wrong. August 26, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The game does have its flaws, but it is very good in its own right. Once you get used to the controls, the game is a lot of fun. I have a lot of xbox360 games, and this is one of my favorites. It is not a regular action game like Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden. This is more of a mix between Devil May Cry and an RPG. Don't listen to the critics, just try the demo in XBL and find out for yourself. Just be warned, you need to play the demo at least 3 times before you get a real feel for the game.
Fun game will a couple of flaws August 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well first off, I think its a great game, and the controls are real fluid, alot better than it would have been in the standard shooter controls. The only gripe that I have is not being able to skip the death resurection cutsceen. Its too long and in some of the harder areas you see it very often and its like one min long. THe first time you see it, It looks great and neat. But after seeing it 6 or so times in 20 min you just want to stop and put down the game for a while. But its a good game.
Great game! August 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
First off, the controls. They are absolutely great. They decided to step away from the norm and adopted a control scheme that is unique, responsive and allows for non-stop, quick-paced action.
Secondly, the camera. Okay, the camera sucks, I can't argue that, I have found that I have died several times just because the camera gave me some obscure view.
Third, the graphics. They aren't the best, but they aren't that bad. People seem to expect everygame to look as good as Gears of War, sorry people not everygame is going to.
Fourth, the user interface. It looks like a mess at first, but after about 10 minutes of play you should have figured out what parts of it you need to pay attention to, and it really doesn't bother me the least.
Lastly the game is just so much fun. It could have been bad, but it isn't, it is highly addictive and unique.
While there are lots of good games coming out in the upcoming months, this game should not be avoided, I plan on playing this game until Fable 2 comes out in late October.
Loot gathering fun for all August 25, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Too Human is a fun action RPG with a lot of depth yet easy enough for anyone to pick it up and play. The innovative control scheme does take a little while to get used to but once you get a hang of it building combos is tons of fun. The game has a good story if you are looking for one but the game is just fun to play
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