Abstract: PlayStation 3At the end of Resistance 2, Joseph Capelli guns down Nathan Hale, the series' protagonist. In one decisive shot, Hale's story is concluded, emphatically, and effectively freeing the franchise of its unnecessary baggage. Three years later, ...
Abstract: The game picks up right after the second Resistance, with ***SPOILER ALERT*** Joseph Capelli putting the fatal blow on Nathan Hale, the hero from the previous games. After finishing him off, a scientist discovers some kind of cure for the Chimeran vi...
Abstract: Man, there are a lot of three-quels this year. Killzone, Uncharted, Gears of War, Mass Effect announced, anyway… it's like everyone is trying to wrap up their epic sagas all at once, and we're along for the ride on each one. The latest three-quel to push...
Intensely thrilling campaign that emphasizes terror and despair; fantastic visuals with varied level designs; excellent multiplayer battles.
Thin narrative and character interactions keep campaign from realizing full potential; coop mode feels inessential. Most of my time spent with Resistance 3 was done so using Sony's new Wireless Stereo Headset, which ships this week and offers a streamlined way to get virtual 7.1 surround sound on the PlayStation 3. Though the plastic feels cheaper than that of premium gaming headsets, I dug the
Abstract: If the punk rock aesthetic of Resistance 3's cover art makes any statement at all, it's that this title is doing something completely different than the previous games in the series. Once popping the disc into the PS3, this statement is confirmed; Resi...
Excellent arsenal, Grim and gorgeous environmental design, Challenging campaign encourages improvisation, Intriguing interplay of weapons and abilities in online multiplayer.
Uneven campaign pacing, No matchmaking for cooperative online play.
Tightly balanced action and a superb array of guns make Resistance 3 a blast....
Abstract: Through the first two Resistance titles, the human race has taken a complete pounding at the hands of the invading Chimera aliens, with the populace of an alternate 1940’s-1950’s timeline being nearly annihilated. Europe fell, then the Uni...
Abstract: Quite why the Resistance series has wallowed in the ground between triple-A and also-ran is a mystery. Developer Insomniac has created some brilliant PlayStation 3 exclusives with the Ratchet and Clank series, yet its FPS franchise has never managed to...
Abstract: Nathan Hale is dead. The man who lead the war against the Chimera has now fallen victim to the virus he fought so valiantly against. Now a new man must pick up the fight.It’s an interesting way to kick off the third installment to a widely popular vide...
Abstract: The Resistance series has come a long way since its first outing as a release title for the PS3. From the original story of Hale fighting off a seemingly alien invasion, Insomniac have crafted a world full of stories, all tied to a grander narrative. A...
