Abstract: So, it would seem like there’s some variety, but Medics are never really focused on ‘medicing’ and Engineers are almost never focused on engineering. Both - all classes, in fact - are focused on shooting. Ninety percent of what all classe..
Abstract: Long-time gamers should be familiar with Splash Damage, and the studio has a fairly solid reputation with FPS titles. So when Brink was first unveiled, many shooter fans were understandably excited. Brink promised something different with its generous...
Abstract: The Ark, Security and Resistance The island setting and story of Brink surprisingly takes a back seat in this game. The rich and original story where everything sits on the ’Brink’ of civil war serves only as a backdrop, one the player never gets a ch...
Abstract: Splash Damage's super-stylized first-person shooter is far from perfect, but it's right on the Brink of being something awesome.The first time I saw Brink -- I believe it was at E3 2009, but I reserve the right to be wrong about that; my memory ain't w...
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Published: 2011-05-10, Author: Mike , review by: gamespy.com
Terrific controls; intuitive interface; fun classes and abilities; rewarding missions.
Lack of a true single-player campaign; various bugs.
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The first paragraph of this review has been revised to reflect changes made by a day one patch.TOP GAME MOMENTWhen a game really comes together, and two teams fight to the very end to keep a point...
An online shooter needs variety, depth, and addictiveness to succeed over the long term. Brink might find a niche with some hardcore fans, but it isn’t for everyone. The PC version feels more complete than its console counterpart, but my qualms over co...
Abstract: When I got the review copy of Brink and fired it up, I ran into a lot of the same problems that other players and reviewers have griped about since it hit the street. Wildly imbalanced AI, lag problems on multiplayer, inexplicable teammate ...
