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(More customer reviews)The four star rating is for a purchase of thirty dollars or less. This game is not a full price purchase.
First things first, as I said above if you can find this game for thirty dollars or less and are a fan of Gears of War you will enjoy Quantum Theory. Yes this game borrows many elements from Gears, which is no big secret however as the saying states, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You shouldn't play this game for what it's not (i.e. Gears of War) but more for what it is, which is a pretty decent third person duck and cover action title. Being a fan of Gears myself, I find Quantum Theory to be some what of a love letter to Gears and that's ok with me because if you're going to make a game in that genre why not look to the top dog for inspiration. It's as if trying to compare an NFL team with a college team, sure they're both playing the same game and using the same equipment but obviously the pros will win out in the long run.
Quantum Theory is by no means a great game; it does have its short comings. The controls are a little off but manageable, the camera can be some what hectic at times and the graphics are mediocre at best. The story has an interesting start but never really develops into anything special; obviously they won't be winning any awards for best screen play anytime soon. In all fairness though I didn't really expect a great story with this game, nor was it the reason I bought it. You will hear a lot of cheesy 80's action movie cliché lines like "splat" after Syd kills something, which makes Syd seem like his body aged but his mind is still in middle school. Finally the AI, your companions are horrible at best, not too helpful. Try watching them; it looks as if they're square dancing on the battle field. The enemy AI isn't that bad, they will actually come and get you if you hide too long, which always makes you feel a sense of urgency and keeps you on your toes.
Now for some good news, which there is some believe it or not? The duck and cover aspect works well, with some minor flaws. The story being that you're moving along in a living tower makes for interesting landscapes and fun times when the barrier you're covering behind just disappears. I personally enjoy the fact that you can carry up to three weapons at a time and can cycle through them rather easily. Honestly once you find the two or three guns you like to use you'll probably stick with them through out the game, that's pretty much what I did. Also, when you pick up ammo packs you'll replenish ammo for all the weapons you're carrying, so you don't have to look for specific ammo types when you find and equip your weapons of choice. The lack of grenades is noticeable but having Filena to throw at enemies makes up for it, but truthfully if she's not being thrown she's not much help and the novelty of doing so does wear thin quickly. Sorry for that last line I know it sounds sexiest if read out of context LOL. I found myself taking out enemies with my weapons and using her only if absolutely necessary.
I'm not saying this game can compare to Gears but honestly few can, but for the right price it's worth picking up, especially to hold us over why we wait for Gears 3. If for what ever reason you haven't played Gears or not able to try Quantum Theory you may be pleasantly surprised.
Michael
PSN - Xbox Live gamertags are MikeJMele
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Many years have passed since the world war inflicted catastrophic damage on the human race, leaving only a few survivors. In their new community "Cocoon," life has been threatened by a black material called Erosion, creating a post-apocalyptic environment. Surviving humans recruit a militia to conquer the Erosion and set out to take down the evil, "Living Tower". Arriving at the scene is the stalwart warrior Syd, whose only intentions are to destroy the Tower. He meets the beautiful and mysterious Fillena as they both ascend to the top in their search for answers. The erosion of the Tower intensifies as the players climb up through the moving landform.
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