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GF Rating
5.3

3763 ratings

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GF Rating
6

Above Average

Where is the rest of the game?

posted by Adder0 (PITTSBURGH, PA) Mar 1, 2008

Member since Nov 2007

8 out of 12 gamers (67%) found this review helpful

The Club isn't a bad game. It is just an empty game. There is no story, but that is not exactly a bad thing. What little story there is, justifies the existence of the game. You will pick from six different characters to engage in an underground death match. Each character has varying character specs, such as, Stamina, strength and speed. Although, they all control the same. Depending the speed traits, some may be quicker than others This is the only noticable difference in control.
There are four different modes of play. Tournament, gunplay, single play and multiplayer. Tournament mode is the main focus of the game. In this mode you will need to play through each level to unlock the next. In EAch Tournament level you will be playing through six levels. each level has a separating gameplay mode. Sprint, Seige, Gauntlet and time attack. Sprint you simply play through the level racking up points until you find the exit. In Seige, you must defend your position from an onslaught of enemies, until the time runs out. Gauntlet, you must finish the level within a specific amount of time. In Time attack, you must make it through the stage before your time runs out, but can gain time by collecting clocks or killing enemies.
GunPlay is simply playing through past levels ,unlocked in Tournament mode, Trying to reach a pre-set high score. Single play mode allows you to pick a level previously unlocked through tournament mode, essentially, free play. Multiplayer is ok. Although, the online aspect is kind of weak. Sure, it gets the job done. However, Considering that the core single player gameplay is nothing more than multiplayer modes, one wonders, why wasn't more focus directed to the multiplayer.
Well, thats pretty much it. You pick a character and pick a mode of play. There is no story. There is no reward for playing through the levels other than seeing how many points you can get. The graphics and controls do work well though. This game feels like a minigame

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GF Rating
7

Good

The Club: Not what it appears to be.

posted by CyanideRus (ROYERSFORD, PA) Jul 8, 2008

Member since Jun 2008

2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful

This is certainly an interesting title.

It combines what is currently a very popular genre of gaming, first person shooters, with many conventions from old school arcade gaming, which have been lost to the ravages of time and innovation.

The story behind this game is quite minimal: You select from a group of modern day gun fighters, who kill waves bad guys, while running through exotic locals, all for the entertainment of a very rich society called The Club.

It's what is done with the gameplay that makes this game really shine. The levels and gameplay are designed to reward you for playing them over and over again, each time recalling more and more, boosting your score higher and higher.

High Score. Just typing it conjures up memories of standing in front of an arcade cabinet, with a reassuring pocket full of quarters. The club uses a multiplier system similar to the Kudos system in PGR3, which makes sense since this game is from the same developer.
It means that you need to keep your kills going as fast as possible to keep your multiplier high and thus get the high score. You can up the multiplier by performing maneuvers, such as diving and rolling then killing a guy.

This unique system will have you coming back for more. Indeed, The Club is a game that I can see myself playing once a week or so for the next few years. I can pick up and play it for a quick action fix.

The graphics are very good and convey everything that they need to. The interface is tight and gets you quickly into the action. The difficulty varies widely to suit your tastes (4 levels).

The multiplayer is forgettable, indeed it's so poor that you shouldn't even consider bothering with it. This game was made to pit your solo, high score grabbing attention.

This is a must rent for all shooter/action fans and a much purchase (especially for a low 'keep it' price) for old school action fans who like replaying levels to get the best score possibl

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GF Rating
5

Fair

Not bad

posted by defected (GREENVILLE, NC) Feb 26, 2008

Member since Aug 2007

2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful

at first I did not like this game until I played online!
Not to many players online but when you do get a full game going its a great Shooter and nothing more .
Dont look for a story or even mercy this is just a fun Arcade shooter and nothing more.
Graphics are sweet and when you run it feels like GOW.
The sounds\music not that bad as well So I would pick this up for a fun weekend of the club its a Good game to kick back get some Achievements.So play a few rounds online and make shur you play the mode Seige online that's my favorite out of all the modes...

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