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[Saint_Proverbius]

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<b>JCal</b> has put up his <A href="http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=11074">second best pick</a> for 2002, which is <A href="Http://www.myfreedomforce.com">Freedom Force</a>. Here's a taste:
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<blockquote>For a while, it seemed impossible for developers to create a PC super hero game without having it cancelled in mid-development. Finally, Irrational Games mananged to bring its action-RPG Freedom Force to stores in 2002 and it turned out to be the super hero game that PC gamers have been waiting for. The game was inspired by the classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Marvel Comics and the robust character generation, the colorful graphics, the "destroy everything" enviroments, the campy (but appropriate) voice action and the powerful but easy-to-use mod tools finally give gamers the chance to not only play super heroes but to make their own stories as well. Freedom Force is the most original and best PC RPG this year and my pick for the second best PC game of 2002.</blockquote>
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Well, the character system of <a href="Http://www.myfreedomforce.com">Freedom Force</a> was top notch, I'll grant him that.

 

[Insane-Lark]

I've been looking at that one (Freedom Force) & think it might be worth a playthrough. I was checking it out in development cycle & am hoping they pulled off the *hero* aspects well. I like the fact that apperently almost everything can be destroyed despite the fact that one probably shouldn't do TOO much damage & run afoul of the city. It is on our *To buy sometime* list but not at the top of the stack.

Your comments gave me pause. Is this game worth shelling out $ for or should I wait until it hits the bargain bin? You seem to have given the character generation setup a excellent grade but the lack of comment on gameplay makes me wonder what you thought the weak point in it was? Did I miss a thread somewhere or a review?

All games are on hold for now however as my PC is currently sub par & has misplaced the CD Rom drive. I'd need to obtain new factory load disks for the PC, wipe the drive & reload windows. Tried to re add the drive through C/ & couldn't find it that way either. In the meantime we are just being cautious with the PC (not wanting to give $100 for the load disks for a shitty Compaq). March is new PC month & this one can become a doorstop & the PC games on my list (many of which I've read of here) will be obtained.

 

[chrisbeddoes]

Freedom force ?

Not for full price but decent.

 

[Talavar]

It's a really fun game if you're into superheros or silver age comics, but it's not an RPG at all. Tactical strategy maybe, but characters improving over time alone does not an RPG make.

 

[Saint_Proverbius]

I agree. It's really not a CRPG at all. I guess you could claim it's a super hero dungeon crawler, but that's about as close as it gets. Other than the character system, which is really nice, there's not much to this one.

However, it's great that JCal thinks Freedom Force is a better CRPG than NWN! :D

 

[Sol Invictus]

Decent game, Freedom Force. Beats NWN hands down, but there's no lasting appeal to it. Once you're through the game the first time and have had a few multiplayer games, you'll probably shelf it. It's definitely not an RPG, but it has lots of great characters. It's worth trying at least once though, so I'll give it that much. It's something to wait for it in the bargain bin, I'd say.

 

[Saint_Proverbius]

Decent game, Freedom Force. Beats NWN hands down, but there's no lasting appeal to it. Once you're through the game the first time and have had a few multiplayer games, you'll probably shelf it. It's definitely not an RPG, but it has lots of great characters. It's worth trying at least once though, so I'll give it that much. It's something to wait for it in the bargain bin, I'd say.

Freedom Force felt like a missed opportunity to me. The character system, like I said, was top notch. They did a great job on it. Then they slapped it in a linear combat game, which kind of ruined it for me.

It would have been much nicer if they'd done up a city and had districts that you could freely travel between, crushing evil and picking up clues about the BIG BAD you're going to face.

Another thing I would have liked is if the pre-made Freedom Force guys weren't forced on you. If they want them in the game, fine. Make them NPCs until computer control.