I bought Double Time expecting and anticipating some good old fashion "run about like a loon, shooting nazis, take down the 3rd Reich single handed"
It was not to be....And I am happier for it!!
BiA's brings you right into the war with a bang!! You are quickly brought up to date with the simple and easy to pick up controls, shown your squad commanding actions and then sent straight in too the Melee!
This game really needs you to use your head and work the squad properly and its this feature which pulls you into the game! No longer do you look to charge down a platoon on your own, now you can pin down the enemy with controlled fire while you look to flank you foe with deadly results! Or order your men to charge down the defenders and take no prisoners!
The AI is spot on! Soldiers will shout if they are in a poor position, under fire or even call you to keep you head down! No longer will you watch one of your buddies stand in open ground, with a big smile on their face as they get riddled by bullets!
BiA does let itself down by the lack of multiplayer! I'm not sure why it got cut, but its a real shame! This could have been one of the best fps multi's out now for the wii!
The motion controls work well but don't push the envelope. Wiimote is used to aim, melee attack and throw grenades. The melee attack isn't as rapid as you would hope and stabbing forwards is my tip for getting the best result.
The Nunchuck is used to call your squad back to you, but all other orders are issued with a "point and click" from the mote.
Lets not forget that your getting 2!!! Count em!!! 2!!! games here!
If the multiplayer had been included, this would be a 5 star!
Without, its a shot in the foot, 4 star! But 4.5 star would be closer!
A great game with nothing left to lose! Pick it up now!
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