Morons of The Internet: Glenn Beck (18/07/14)

This is the segment where I scour my favorite forums around the internet and find some particularly interesting articles about current affairs told in the words from some of my favorite human beings.

In this edition we have a video of one of my least favorite people in the world, resident right wing twat Glenn Beck who decides to have another dig at video games, of course with very little factual evidence.

This is yet another attack on the video game industry by Glenn Beck. This time it's in response to four teenagers in the UK who have committed suicide and apparently this was caused by the video game franchise 'Call of Duty'. Now obviously basic logic tells you that a significant proportion of teenage boys play 'Call of Duty', including myself, and so there is obviously going to be correlation between the two sets of data. Of course we don't hear about the other few million players that have a sound mental state, nope we only hear about four, which to put in perspective is ten times less people than are killed by biscuits on average each year.

Of course Mr Beck makes the classic mistake of getting correlation and causation mixed up. We have proven in the paragraph above that there is obviously going to be a correlation but not once hear does Mr Beck ever prove that 'Call of Duty' caused these deaths. To be honest I would be very surprised if he did, as to this day there are no results that show video games cause violence, which makes Beck's point rather irrelevant. I mean we simply just don't know. This isn't helped by Mr Beck's sweeping statements that are just flawed on a basic level and these suicides could be contributed by a number of different factors. He even says himself that they where students at a top grammar school. I know for a fact that A levels are stressful and that can lead to suicide, I know as I've been through them myself, but no, it was obviously the video games that killed them.

He then goes on to cite Anders Breivik as another example, this from a man who called the victims of the massacre "the Hitler Youth", yet all of a sudden feels sympathy for them to prove his point. But to be fair to Beck he does include a fact, Breivik did use video games to help him train, although how he did that simply astounds me, he could maybe learn how to cross map tomahawk and quickscope his victims, but never would you get a realistic vision of how to use a firearm. Although again here we have video games being the main blame, Breivik had planned the attack since 2002 and so the effects of video games on the actual murders are minimal, it still would've happened anyway. Again Mr Beck cannot prove that video games cause violence because there is no link.

Then we arrive at probably the most cringeworthy moment, when Beck decides to try and explain 'Watchdogs', but clearly has no idea what he's talking about, you know maybe you should at least play the game before jumping to these ridiculous conclusions, for all you know it could be an autobiographical tale of Mother Teresa. Beck then complains at how games shouldn't have antiheroes, instead there should be "Superman", which of course history will tell you is not a good idea as you end up with a pile of shit. Of course Beck has no idea about this as he's obviously never played 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' which is essentially superheroes beating the living hell out of each other. Also antiheroes are one of the beauties of gaming, for once the media accepts that the world isn't perfect and so they reflect real life, creating a much more immersive experience. With video games you can carry a much stronger message than artificial Hollywood crap, not that Mr Beck would know this as he's probably never played a video game in his life.

You can read my review on 'Watchdogs' and see for yourself how good it really is. It comes with a very strong message that seems appropriate for a time when authorities such as the NSA are being surfaced. What it certainly doesn't do is teach you to hack like Mr Beck thinks, I won't deny that it encourages you to hack, but I'm pretty sure that hacking is a lot more complicated than pressing the x button on your controller. All these allegations of course come from a man who supports the National Rifle Association, which do give you the skills to murder, but again that shouldn't be blamed for violence, it should be the individual. I can't help but feel Beck is a massive hypocrite, not that he ever had a point to begin with.

Obviously you should now have realized that Glenn Beck is a moron, he is another person that is using video games as a scapegoat for problems that were probably caused by people such as himself. He definitely can't start blaming the video game industry when he himself has no evidence to go by,  instead just making sweeping statements to try and convince moronic idiots to support him. If you don't like it, then don't fucking buy the game, or does he want a censored media like China, especially when it's over a small minority of people and no statistical evidence.

Top 10 Time Travel Movies

Time Travel Movies

Time travel is a theme often explored in cinema, it can show us visions of the future or mistakes of the past. In this list I count down my personal ten favorites of all time.

#10 Primer (2004)   (7/10)

This is one of those 'Marmite' films that you either love or hate, for me it was the first option. I find this astounding as the film was only made on a budget of seven thousand dollars, and because of this low budget it proves that you don't need cash to produce an excellent film, it really doesn't need to be expensive, you get a far better message out of this film than 'Titanic', and comparing them is almost embarrassing. The whole premise behind the film is that time travel is accidentally discovered, and the film then guides you through various moral and technical dilemmas surrounding this topic. This is a very original topic, it's a sci-fi subject that hasn't really been played with that much, and that's probably because it confuses the hell out of people, but 'Primer' shows that it really can work wonders on a miniscule budget.

The reason people maybe dislike this film is almost certainly down to the complexity of the jargon filled plot. I was made to feel alienated by the complex dialogue on more than one occasion and half the time it never makes any sense, but it still manages to carry the message throughout the film, and the viewer should always have some kind of a feel for what is happening. I guess part of the charm for this film is that it treats you like an idiot, and I rather enjoy that. If realism is your thing then this film is definitely for you, but it really isn't for everybody, hence why it's so low on this list. 

#9 Groundhog Day (1993)   (7/10)

This is one of those films that the more you watch it, the more you appreciate the work that went into it. I never used to like this film, but looking back now I realise that I was probably being a bit of a stuck up moron. It tells the story of a man who finds himself stuck in a time loop and keeps reliving the same day over and over again, that day of course being Groundhog Day. It really is quite a well constructed comedy, which is a difficult thing to achieve, just by looking at my hall of fame, which is at the bottom of the page, you can see that there are very few comedies. The film is both witty and clever, and the jokes are well thought through and never overstep the mark, it really comes from a second viewing that you can really appreciate the gags, that combine with the well executed and intriguing storyline.

The star performer definitely has to be Bill Murray, he really does carry this film from start to finish and plays an exceptional and memorable role. This mainly comes at a surprise, the idea of Bill Murray in a comedy just doesn't entice me, but his role was very well played and it stands out over the other performances, not that they were in any way bad. The thing I like most though is the way the film handles serious and potentially very dark situations, the notion of suicide is toyed with on more than one occasion, but the film takes these themes and throws them out the window, creating an experience in which there is never a depressing moment, and that takes a lot of skill to perfect.

#8 Looper (2012)   (7/10)

This was a surprise, mainly because looking at both the poster and the cast you instantly get an idea of what this is about, but it really isn't. It tells the story of a future world in 2074 where time travel is discovered but then immediately outlawed, but criminal organizations still use it illegally to murder people in the past and stop them from ever existing. My hopes instantly rose on seeing that as it is a very original and clever plot, something that a good film can be built from. It definitely isn't flawless but it is executed in a solid yet complex way that creates a compelling experience that doesn't shy away from fancy explosives and special effects, but still keeping the plot as the main focus.

Never a dull moment, this film runs at 100mph from start to finish, whilst still managing to never feel rushed. I will say that I did enjoy this complex plot a lot more than 'Inception', that just made my brain hurt to a point of mere frustration, but 'Looper' manages to hurt your brain whilst still being exciting, and never frustrating. It really does present time travel in an effective manner, and watching it is a great experience.

#7 Donnie Darko (2001)   (7/10)

Donnie Darko is a man who seeks many answers in his life, but mainly from the dreams he keeps getting about visions of the apocalypse from a demonic rabbit. I would usually hate that idea instantly, films about visions and dreams often seem pointless to me, but somehow this one slipped through. For once a dreamy film actually has some serious points to convey, and these are put across very effectively by blending them with a intricate sci-fi inspired plot. It substitutes action for a well thought through film and the climaxes come through the intelligent plot and attention to minor details rather than through millions of pointless explosions, which is always nice to see.

Just one thing ruins this for me, and it is a rather big thing, the ending is just such an anticlimax, it really does leave a sour taste in my mouth. Up to that point the plot had taken me on a great journey, twisting and turning through every scene, and then it just fell apart at the crucial moment with a confusing and ultimately frustrating ending that serves no purpose, it ends up leaving me feeling more confused as to when I started. Apart from that though it's a solid film.

#6 The Time Machine (1960)   (7/10)

This is the original time travel movie really, a historic moment for not only literature but also cinema as well. I don't really have anything else to say, this is genesis, the whole concept of time travel is modeled around this film, in fact so is all dystopian literature, and as you can see by my hall of fame and other entries on this list I am very grateful for that. I just recommend watching it, more of an experience than anything else, but also for its historical value.

#5 The Butterfly Effect (2004)   (7/10)

I just can't help but put this so high up on my list, I want to hate it, and I know I really should, but I just can't help but like it. Endlessly repeating to myself that Ashton Kutcher has a presence in this film is still not enough for me to put it down, maybe because for once he actually gives a wholesome and well rounded performance that I can't help but admire. It tells the story of a young lad who can travel back in time and change small things about his life, these of course spiral out of control and soon his life is a disturbing mess. I want to hate that plot, there's nothing particularly clever about it but I just found myself really intrigued by this concept, the film is far from perfect but I was engaged until the very end.

Why this happened is still a mystery, there's no sense of genre throughout the whole thing, the film has a technical quality that rivals crap and it's dumbed down like a children's book, but yet it somehow still manages to keep its charm and inevitably impresses me. I find it sort of a better made 'Final Destination' and I think that's mainly why I enjoy it so much.

#4 Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)   (8/10)

This is in my opinion the better of the two Bill & Ted films, their first adventure was 'excellent' and this one is probably even better. The whimsical storyline in this one is that an evil tyrant in the future creates clones of Bill and Ted so to try and kill them. I will admit that I do enjoy a good light hearted plot, and this film gets the perfect balance between being totally ridiculous but not so much that it becomes stupid, there are many scenes that really will make you chuckle. This ability to make the viewer laugh comes from the original and well crafted jokes that are used and expertly applied in what is an entertaining film from start to finish.

But what tops it all off for me is the amazing soundtrack that comes with it, I can't think of any film like it that has a soundtrack this good. It features big hits from huge names such as 'Megadeth' and 'Kiss' and this is capped off with 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You' which is a brilliant song and fits this film perfectly. This is just some good fun topped off with an element of murder, an excellent combination.

#3 Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)   (9/10)

This might be the most awesome film out there, and the movie fanboy inside of me gets an erection just thinking about it. The film follows Arnold Schwarzenegger as he hunts down a new improved Terminator that is attempting to kill Sarah Connor and her son. That is already an awesome plot, and this is only improved by the screen presence of Schwarzenegger and just how bad ass the new villain is, the T1000. The T1000 must go down as one of the best villains in the history of cinema, mainly because of how fucking awesome he is, but also because of the fight scene at the end. I really can't think of a better action sequence than the climax in this, it really must be seen to be believed, and it is only improved by the amazing work that has been put into visuals, it looks and feels stunning.

But this is different to the usual action blockbuster, this one actually has an intelligent and thought through plot to back up the visual effects, this time explosions actually happen for a reason and this results in Arnie not being some super soldier anymore and actually has to outwit the opponent, this means that for once we get a film that is exciting from start to finish. The mature plot means that we actually get a high paced thriller that doesn't bore the viewer and we end up with an epic hero versus villain battle that lives long in the memory. Schwarzenegger and Cameron are just a recipe for success, and this might be the most intense film of all time.

#2 Back to The Future (1985)   (9/10)

You may be surprised as to why this doesn't take the top spot, after all it is the most time travel orientated film on the list, to everyone this is the epitome of time travel. It tells the story of a young Marty McFly who travels back in time to meet his parents, but then mistakenly becomes his mother's lover. That plot instantly makes this a classic film, it's such a great idea for a storyline and it really is executed brilliantly. But this film isn't all originality, it has a fantastic mix of comedy and action shots that never leave you feeling disappointed, it just feels like the classic 1980's film, and that really isn't such bad thing.

It also has an excellent soundtrack. Huey Lewis absolutely owns this film and the music fits the genre to perfection to create what is an iconic soundtrack. In fact 'iconic' is the word I would use to describe the whole film, just everything from the DeLorean to the character development is absolutely timeless. It's just a charming classic that can be considered one of the all time greats, it's just impossible to hate. 

#1 Planet of The Apes (1968)   (9/10)

Probably not what you were expecting, but this film uses time travel in an original and very clever way, and in doing so makes it a much more effective component than the other films on this list. It just has a much more intelligent and well worked plot than the others on this list. The story is that a group of astronauts crash land on a planet which is inhabited by a dominant species of sentient apes. Of course this inevitably leads to one of the greatest climaxes in the history of cinema, all through the power of time travel. That is why I ranked this number one, time travel may be used extensively in the others but it has nowhere near as greater effect as it does in this film, here time travel is given a much more significant role and it creates an epic experience.

The rest of the film, whilst not perfect, must at least be considered a classic. The apes become intriguing villains, and their chemistry with protagonist Charlton Heston is legendary. In fact Heston really carries this film, he takes yet another film that was originally only a 'good' and promotes it into the 'great' category, with his usual outstanding performance. The rest of the film is everything I like, a very well paced and mature plot that sticks to the genre at all times, but nothing can really beat that amazing climax.

Music Review: Ariana Grande - Problem

Ariana Grande - Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

I know this song has been out for a while now, but for us folks here in jolly old Britain it has only just arrived and has gone instantly to number one, on a new chart that includes streaming figures, so at least there is some historical value to this review. Ariana Grande is an incredibly attractive young lady who looks about 12, this isn't really surprising as her babyface image helped her become a key staple of Nickelodeon and various Broadway shows, which will probably be a recipe for disaster. But she's finally ready to grow up a bit, let's hope not like a certain Miley Cyrus, and to help her she has enlisted mature Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, which you can tell because she says her own name every two fucking seconds. 

The first thing that got my attention when researching this song was the fact that it took four people to write, none of these where Ariana herself, which leads me to believe that this song will be the usual artificial crap that has come from the music industry over the past few years. If Ariana didn't write the song herself then it can't have any personal meaning, just the feelings of four different people. It doesn't improve things when you find out that one of the writers is the infamous Savan Kotecha who's resume includes amazing songs such as 'Beauty and A Beat' by Justin Beiber, come to think of it he might actually be the world's most evil man. Still, this doesn't stop Ariana from claiming that there is a personal meaning behind it, despite not writing a single word, as she was quoted to say the song represented "the feeling of being absolutely terrified to re-approach a relationship that's gone sour."Well I guess we're going to have to find out ourselves if that is true.

The first thing that instantly annoys me about this is the reliance on an unorthodox instrument to carry the song, we've been seeing this a few times over the past year and I wish it would stop, a saxophone has absolutely no place in this song, and although it's meant to make it sound unique, it really doesn't, it sounds crap. That's not the only thing they've tried to include, they seem to try everything, even if it doesn't fit, like the saxophone. The result of this is that the song ends up sounding like a rushed and crowded mess, this isn't helped by Ariana's barely understandable lyrics, she's almost yelling them and I really have to listen carefully to pick up a vague idea of what's going on. This really is a shame as I do like her voice and it should fit the song, but unfortunately it ends up becoming an annoyance, almost an interference from what could be a good song.

Iggy doesn't exactly help things with her endless annoying shout outs and rapping about anything that isn't relevant to the topic. The song doesn't particularly need her input, and she just appears to be there to make more money, which I hate. But to be fair to her she does bring some attitude to this almost sugarcoated song, it certainly doesn't lack energy, I just wish it would be put to better use. But it certainly isn't all bad, even I will admit that the tune is quite catchy, well up until the whispered chorus that kills any momentum the song was building up in a very anticlimactic fashion, and to be honest it was building up quite nicely with its basic yet effective pacing, but that climax never came and that's something I can't really forgive. The only thing the that can really boost this song is the lyrics, let's have a look at them now.

[Iggy:]
Uh huh!
It's Iggy Iggs!
I got one more problem with you girl
One less one less!
Problem

Hooray, the traditional rapper shout out, just in case you couldn't read. What a completely pointless thing to do, of course it's you, now get on with the fucking song.

Hey baby even though I hate ya!
I wanna love ya
I want you!
And even though I can't forgive you
I really want ta
I want you!

Oh these are complex, 'you' must be said about 15,000 times. Unfortunately this is one of those stupid relationships that will apparently still work even though they hate each other, I don't claim to be an expert on this but I'm pretty sure that isn't going to work, it's also not a great premise for a song.

Tell me, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me?
Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it
I want you!

Now she has an obsession with the word 'it', stop repeating words so much, it really doesn't work. I also think she might still want him as well, not sure what gave me that impression.

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

Wait first she wants him, now she doesn't. Make up your mind women for gods sake. Not really tackling any deep meanings yet, these are just bog standard lyrics.

[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya! [Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem [Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya! [Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem

Why, why, why would you do that? It's just really annoying, repeating the same fucking sentence over and over again, and it's just terrible songwriting. Am i seriously meant to believe that it took four people to write this song, they must have been about three years old. It just doesn't stop, and whispering it makes it even more fucking irritating. It's not as if it even has any significance, so why feel the need to keep repeating it? We get the message.

  I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you!
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you!
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But it's you!

(Chorus)

Here was me stupidly assuming there might be some variation, but no, it's just more of the same, and she's STILL repeating the same fucking words, unbelievable. I hope she knows she's not back at Nickelodeon, I thought you were meant to be growing up, so just please sing something different. 

[Iggy:]
It's Iggy Iggs!
Uh!
What you got?
Smart money bettin'
I'll be better off without you
In no time
I'll be forgettin' all about you
You saying that you know
But I really really doubt you
Understand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy
To biggie to be here stressin'
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence

Good, finally something at least a little bit different. Or maybe not, as she rhymes 'you' with itself over and over again, it just doesn't stop. I thought Iggy might bring a bit of diversity to an otherwise tame song but she's just making the problem worse. It may just be saved by an interesting final line that at least gives us some insight into the situation on a deeper level, she might not actually be in love with him but rather in love with love itself, if you catch my drift. That must be the first line with any meaning throughout the whole song, we finally got there.

 And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go
Let you back
I finally learned my lesson!
No half-stepping
Either you want it or you just playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got 99 problems
But you won't be one
Like what!

(Chorus)

Nice Jay-Z rip off there, don't think it's really necessary either, it doesn't add anything to the song. This is really just generic hip hop lyrics, nothing really special about any of it. That sums up the lyrics in a nutshell, nothing noteworthy occurs throughout, and it just repeats the same point over and over again. At the end of the song I just end up thinking that I really don't care, and good lyrics should make me care about the song because they should engage with me on a personal level. Yes the song is catchy, and it does end up stuck in your head, but at the end of the day it just feels so artificial and very unpolished. I guess those four writers didn't exactly help much.

Final Rating: 5/10   **1/2

Watchdogs Review

Watchdogs

Watchdogs is the first really big next gen AAA title, and it's so awesome that for some reason Ubisoft decided to put an underscore in the title for no reason at all. The game is actually set in near future Chicago and follows hacker Aiden Pearce as he deals with some family issues, which involves finding out who killed his niece, and that's really all there is to it. The premise behind the game is that Aiden can hack into any significant electronic devise as they're all connected together via a system known as ctOS, allowing instant control and access to the city of Chicago.

I have to report that the setting is a nice change, it seems we get the same old cities appearing over and over again in video games, and so Chicago is refreshing. The only other game I can recall being set in Chicago is the original 'Driver', which was a very good game, and that did have something to do with the unique setting. It does become clear why Chicago isn't used so much when you start playing the game, it isn't the most diverse city and so driving around it can become pretty monotonous, it certainly becomes a lot less memorable than iconic destinations such as Los Santos which have a lot more character and feel a lot more vibrant, 'living' is the cliche term usually reserved for that type of city, and I'm not sure Watchdogs fits those requirements.

Chicago looks nice, if a bit drab.

The main event of course, and the selling point of this game is the hacking elements, which I am pleased to inform you work an absolute treat and controlling various electronic devices seamlessly is great fun. Ubisoft have even integrated this system into the free roam as well so things such as bonus tracks and bank accounts can be accessed through hacking civilians. NPCs in general are a hidden gem of the game, the attention to detail that went into creating just ordinary civilians is amazing. They each have an individual role and unique personalities which really does immerse the player in the dynamic world of Chicago. This is a very exciting and very original concept that I hope rubs out on some future games, as the system really is fantastic, it may not be as revolutionary as Ubisoft thinks it is, but it is undoubtedly one of gaming's greatest mechanics, a bit like the hacking really.

You would be forgiven for thinking that this was more of a puzzle game, but you would be wrong, there are many combat elements too which the game doesn't punish you for using, which is always nice of them. The gunplay is basic, it leaves a lot to be desired, but it works as a general mechanic and I haven't come across any serious issues with it yet, so it won't get any complaints from me, it's just not quite at the level of many other RPGs, even Ubisoft ones. You could also play the stealthy option, one that I find more challenging. It works exactly how you would expect from the makers of 'Assassin's Creed', and this system resembles a lot from that franchise. The various enemies of the game have a nice variety, from street thugs up to juggernauts, and they each require their own unique strategy to kill which always makes missions a lot more dynamic. It must be said though that the police and other enemies are slightly flawed in the fact that they have no power in the water, so any chase can be easily seen off by diving in the water, and it's Chicago so there's a lot of it.

 You really do have to be a terrible player for this to happen.

The multiplayer elements of the game are also rather interesting, instead of being the usual separate mode Watchdogs decided to integrate it into the single player experience. The core principle being that a player can enter another player's world and attempt to hack information off of them, unless they of course try and eliminate you. I will be honest and say that I probably didn't enjoy this as much as I should of, in theory it's a really good idea and there where some times when it was genuinely good fun, but it just got a bit repetitive in the end, and I was forced to turn it off, but then again maybe that's just me, in principle it is a very good idea, and something that maybe should be tried out more, and it does look to be in the next few years.

We now come to the campaign element of the game, something an RPG should utilize effectively, so that the gaming world can be constructed around the storyline, that's the trick the best RPGs pull off, and unfortunately Watchdogs isn't one of them. There are definitely a nice variety of missions on display, they never feel repetitive, but the actual storyline is very weak in a lot of places and I did find myself becoming slightly bored in some sections. It does do its job, it's definitely not terrible, but for an AAA game it is slightly disappointing. This is apparent when you come to the later missions of the game, they really become quite frustrating, and when you can't really see the point in them this does lead to an unpleasant experience. Some of the missions also suffer from the usual Ubisoft dictating syndrome, which tells you exactly how YOU MUST PLAY, don't try and have fun, do it our way. I really do hate that.

I guess the main issues of the plot arise from the poorly developed characters, at no point at all did the game feel epic, the characters on display were dull and all just seemed to have the same blank expressionless persona, something that would make the story a whole lot more interesting. This really does hit home when you compare it to other games in the genre, comparing Aiden Pearce to John Marston just makes me want to cry. If the story doesn't float your boat, which it probably won't, then there are a ton of different side missions which will easily distract you from the main plot, which may be a good thing, it definitely stopped me from losing my sanity. The sidequests involve solving murders to hacking into people's private lives, which really is great fun, and these missions provide a nice refreshing challenge and are just genuinely good way to waste your time.

Being nosy is just all part of the fun

The campaign isn't the only glaring fault, the worst part may be just the pathetic attempt to produce a soundtrack. There really isn't any ambient noise and the actual music is either a few isolated bongs when starting missions or the terrible selection of music available through the radio. The stereo is so bad that I only recognized one song throughout the entire playlist, and I wouldn't exactly call that a good song, and there's only one station, it really is rather pathetic when you compare it to the diversity and prestige of the GTA radio stations. But the biggest flaw of all by an absolute mile is that NPCs will pop in at a ridiculously late stage, the draw distance is simply diabolical. It's so poor that sometimes you have to alter your position on the road because a car has just spawned about 10m in front of you, and it really does change the mission dramatically, couple this with the poor texture loading time and you have a game that isn't particularly nice to play, and a game that also performs very poorly. Remember that E3 presentation, yes we all do. Fuck you Ubisoft, it looked so nice then.

That draw distance is simply abysmal, almost unplayable at times.

Overall I feel that this is only a good game, in theory it dwells on a great idea but it may not have been the revolution in gaming that we were expecting. The savior of this game might just be the quantity of things to do, because technically this game lacks any quality. The mundane plot and flawed physics may just put you off, but in the end the product is an overall fun experience, if you can control your frustration. This game really does prove that an idea can only be so good, but it needs to be integrated with other features to make it a great game.

Final Score: 82/100   ****