The soundtrack features a subdued yet powerful score that never overpowers the on-screen action. It was actually striking to hear such a minimalist approach during large segments of the game, but the melancholy tones fit the darker mood of the story. There’s also no shortage of strong voice acting with characters displaying the type of range and depth that hadn’t been asked previously.
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You’re unlikely to find a much better looking standalone game for this price on the PlayStation Network. Being a spin-off from a full disc game certainly gives it an advantage, but the full 3D world, the setting and the sheer power of all the electric abilities make this a treat for the eyes. While the city itself is a little generic, the eerie atmosphere makes up for it. While not scary per se, this is a spooky little game, entirely suitable given the subject matter.
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Vehicular sections are more of a mixed bag as that aspect improved over the years. The Warthog feels good in all its fishtailing glory, and the Ghost handles like it always has (sans speed boost). On the other side of the ledger, the Banshee feels extremely clunky versus later games in the series, while the Scorpion doesn’t maneuver well and has sketchy aiming.
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Stealth is more fun in that troop layout is consistent. However, being detected even once ends the mission in failure, which is potentially very frustrating with 50 enemies to kill silently. Defense is as simple as point and shoot with foes firing on the computer the majority of the time and allowing you to pick them off with relative ease. Assault is intense, but it takes 25 combined stars over the first 10 levels to unlock it. That may be a tall order as securing more than a two-star rating is no picnic.
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There’s a decent set of modes and options to customize your dance session. Along with simple quick play and dance-off modes, gamers can earn new avatars and costumes in a street crew campaign mode. A nifty Fitness mode tracks calories loss with preset set lists to give players the burn they crave. Custom set lists can also be created in almost any mode as well. Need practice? The Break It Down mode let’s you practice each individual move per song at your desired pace.
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There also seems to be a concerted effort to create emotional moments through a more tightly focused storyline, though that never comes to fruition. Some might feel pulled in, but with the game’s characters existing exclusively as one-dimensional soldiers driven to succeed at all costs it fails to connect.
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Unlike the first game, you’ll encounter the elements too, whether that’s the snowfall (think about which character might be in that area) or the water. Just about every environment looks like a living piece of concept art — stylized, detailed, and full of malevolent wonder. Despite the grim tone and dark lighting, it’s difficult not to just sit around and enjoy the world you’re in.
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