Jericho (PC)
A finger-blistering -- but far from bloodcurdling -- waltz into the world of first-person shock (or is that schlock?) horror...
1/31/2008 12:00 AM | 0 Comments | Page 3 of 3
What's Hot: Hop between heavily armed allies on the fly; Imaginative character designs; Intense pacing; Blood-soaked presentation; Catchy storytelling devices
What's Not: Short on actual scares; Second-rate voice acting; Long load times; Light on depth; Uninspired level design
Compared with recent stunners like a certain Ayn Rand-inspired undersea romp, the outing still fares surprisingly well -- a testament to the degree of polish and tender, loving care invested into the project by its creators. But even with several sweat-inducing moments and ever-present options to hop between frantically twitching bodies faster than an eager porn star, let's just say this:
Jericho's amusing, true, but chances are you'll find it to be nowhere near the heart-stopping thriller we've all been waiting for.
This review was based on a retail copy provided by the publisher.
