'Crackdown 3' feels dated after four years of development, but it's a fun throwback to the days of the Xbox 360
"Crackdown 3" stars Terry Crews as Commander Jaxson, the game's main character.
You can choose from more than a dozen different playable characters.
As you progress through the game you'll have the chance to unlock new agents by finding their DNA hidden within New Providence. Each character has their own back story and specific perks that affect their stats, but your choice of agent wont really change how the game plays. While the playable agents have occasional quips during the game, their comments don't add much that fleshes out the personality of the characters or the ongoing story of the game.
A freedom fighter using the codename Echo recruits The Agency to help free the city of New Providence.
The Agency spends its time battling the evil Terra Nova corporation led by CEO Elizabeth Niemand.
To get their shot at Niemand, players must first beat her "generals," enemies who control different parts of the city.
As you stop crimes in different areas of the city, you'll discover new generals and objectives to tackle.
While New Providence may be dystopian, it's anything but bleak. The city provides a wonderful contrast of color, light and dark environments, and boasts a well implemented HDR mode.
Exploring every inch of the city requires a bit of platforming; players can jump higher and gain mobility as they progress through the game.
There's a full host of unlockable equipment to find around New Providence, including weapons, gadgets, and hidden orbs that will increase your stats. As players increase their stats, they gain access to new abilities.
The map is essential for keeping track of objectives, collectible items and your general progress through the game.
There's no shortage of cars to help you move around the city, though you may need to "liberate" them from their owners. As you play, you'll eventually be able to call a car on command, and you can choose any vehicle you've previously used when you visit a checkpoint.
Gunplay in "Crackdown 3" is relatively basic. The game will help you lock onto enemies as you move, so aim really isn't an issue. To top things off, the enemy AI hardly adapts when being shot at.
Guns aren't always the answer; some objectives will require you to do a tiny bit of puzzle solving, like blocking a drill with this giant boulder.
Despite the violence, "Crackdown 3" is a pretty light-hearted game. The game's humor is apparent as you fight to take back the city.
In the end "Crackdown 3" is fun enough to warrant a playthrough, but consider trying it with Xbox Game Pass before making a full investment.
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