The game of May 2003 for the XBOX that I am really looking forward to is BRUTE FORCE. Read more about and watch a couple of trailers <a href="http://www.xbox.com/bruteforce/" target="_blank">here</a>. To piss your pants, check out this trailer <a href="http://mediaviewer.ign.com/ignMediaPage.jsp?media_id=1692918&object_id=17187" target="_blank">here</a>. It looks tremendous (it flushes ENTER THE MATRIX's graphics down the toilet) and is being touted as the best game since HALO... at least until HALO 2 arrives. You can play as four different characters simultaneously or even do four player co-op and multi-system multiplayer. IGN.com did an in-depth article on it earlier this month that really got my hopes up. Check it out <a href="http://xbox.ign.com/articles/392/392349p1.html" target="_blank">here</a>.
The characters and their descriptions:
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0001.jpg" target="_blank">Brutus</a>
Brutus has the best balance of stealth, speed, and power, and like Tex, prefers to use bigger weapons. Not exactly what we'd call handsome, being a giant lizard man has its advantages. For example, when running on all fours, Brutus can charge into enemies for a direct kill. Also, when activating beserker mode, Brutus' vision will change. A type of thermal vision, Brutus can see enemies clear as day in the night, or through dense fog. And this will come in handy on more than a few occasions.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0002.jpg" target="_blank">Flint</a>
Being a cyborg, Flint has the steadiest aim of the group, hence her position as the team sniper. Her beserker ability allows her to lock-on to enemies for even more accuracy. Deadly from a distance, Flint knows how to bring it.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0003.jpg" target="_blank">Hawk</a>
The scout for the team, Hawk is the quickest and most silent. Her beserker mode allows her to become invisible Predator-style so she can either scout ahead or sneak up on enemies for silent kills. Also, while in stealth mode, Hawk's energy will regenerate, but if she makes any offensive moves while invisible, her beserker meter will drain quicker and she will become more visible. Being quick and light has a downside too: Hawk cannot carry many of the heavy guns and cannons found in the game.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0004.jpg" target="_blank">Tex</a>
The heavy gunner of the team, Tex is the slowest character, but has the best armor and weaponry of the team. When in beserker mode, Tex has the ability to grab both available guns for some double-fisted gun-blasting action. Tex can also disable land mines found on the ground.
Some pics:
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/sim-bruteforce-0025.jpg" target="_blank">The gang on the hunt.</a>
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/sim-bruteforce-0031.jpg" target="_blank">You asked for guns, Meathead?</a>
The characters and their descriptions:
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0001.jpg" target="_blank">Brutus</a>
Brutus has the best balance of stealth, speed, and power, and like Tex, prefers to use bigger weapons. Not exactly what we'd call handsome, being a giant lizard man has its advantages. For example, when running on all fours, Brutus can charge into enemies for a direct kill. Also, when activating beserker mode, Brutus' vision will change. A type of thermal vision, Brutus can see enemies clear as day in the night, or through dense fog. And this will come in handy on more than a few occasions.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0002.jpg" target="_blank">Flint</a>
Being a cyborg, Flint has the steadiest aim of the group, hence her position as the team sniper. Her beserker ability allows her to lock-on to enemies for even more accuracy. Deadly from a distance, Flint knows how to bring it.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0003.jpg" target="_blank">Hawk</a>
The scout for the team, Hawk is the quickest and most silent. Her beserker mode allows her to become invisible Predator-style so she can either scout ahead or sneak up on enemies for silent kills. Also, while in stealth mode, Hawk's energy will regenerate, but if she makes any offensive moves while invisible, her beserker meter will drain quicker and she will become more visible. Being quick and light has a downside too: Hawk cannot carry many of the heavy guns and cannons found in the game.
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/cim-bruteforce-0004.jpg" target="_blank">Tex</a>
The heavy gunner of the team, Tex is the slowest character, but has the best armor and weaponry of the team. When in beserker mode, Tex has the ability to grab both available guns for some double-fisted gun-blasting action. Tex can also disable land mines found on the ground.
Some pics:
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/sim-bruteforce-0025.jpg" target="_blank">The gang on the hunt.</a>
<a href="http://www.xbox.com/media/games/bruteforce/sim-bruteforce-0031.jpg" target="_blank">You asked for guns, Meathead?</a>
