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Subject: Should I get Spec Ops: The Line?

After seeing some videos, for example the Extra Creditz one and Zero Punctuation, I have become particularly interested in Spec Ops: The Line. I am intrigued by its take on the modern shooter genre and the emotional impact of the campaign.

However, I'm not sure whether I should spend my money on it. My friends were no help; without playing it or seeing footage and upon hearing the name they immediately dismissed it as a CoD clone and checked the totally accurate reviews on the Guardian and Play.com's player review, of which there is only one. So they were no help, and instead told me to buy Black Ops 2 because apparently I will keep going back to playing it, despite previous CoDs getting boring after a week of playing.

So, I want the opinion of the Flood. Should I get Spec Ops: The Line? Is it worth my cash? Does it have replay value?

Discuss the game.

  • 12.04.2012 10:13 AM PDT
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No. Yes. I don't know. Maybe. No.

  • 12.04.2012 10:14 AM PDT
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  • 12.04.2012 10:15 AM PDT

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Crap game. Its better to get Dark Souls or Halo 4 then that game.

  • 12.04.2012 10:15 AM PDT


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Crap game. Its better to get Dark Souls or Halo 4 then that game.


Already have Halo 4, not interested in Dark Souls.

  • 12.04.2012 10:16 AM PDT

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LOL NO!!!!!! That game is terribad!

  • 12.04.2012 10:16 AM PDT

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaBsuXWJJ8

This is a video done by Extra Creditz. There are two versions and this is the spoiler-free version.


As a Singleplayer experience, it's pretty good. The multiplayer is mainly there to make it look like a "normal" MilitaryFPS. I just rented the game, but I'm probably going to buy it just to have it on hand when I want to show people an example of [removed for OP's sake].

Get Metal Gear Solid HD Pack, The Orange Box, or Far Cry 3 if you want a better game.

[Edited on 12.04.2012 10:21 AM PST]

  • 12.04.2012 10:16 AM PDT

Seen it, that's what got me interested.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjaBsuXWJJ8

This is a video done by Extra Creditz. There are two versions and this is the spoiler-free version.

  • 12.04.2012 10:17 AM PDT

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Yes, yes, do get it! If you care about storyline, you won't be disappointed.

  • 12.04.2012 10:19 AM PDT


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Yes, yes, do get it! If you care about storyline, you won't be disappointed.


Storyline is one of my main reasons for buying games!

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I've heard nothing but good things about it.

  • 12.04.2012 10:21 AM PDT

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Posted by: xSapphire
Yes, yes, do get it! If you care about storyline, you won't be disappointed.


Storyline is one of my main reasons for buying games!
Yeah, get it then. It has a great storyline unlike any other shooter I've played.

  • 12.04.2012 10:24 AM PDT

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It's pretty balls crazy, story-wise. Get it if you have the money

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I enjoyed it alot but idk, maybe rent it and see how you like it.

  • 12.04.2012 10:28 AM PDT

First of all, if you watched part two of Extra Creditz "review" of it, then you've completely spoiled it for yourself.

Second of all, the last thing you will care about when you're done with Spec Ops is goddamned replay value. I had such a feeling of guilt after completing the game that I wanted to punch whatever jackass put "Multiplayer" on the main menu.

So, yeah, buy it if you don't know anything about the second half of the story. It would've been my favorite shooter of all time if not for a few minor plot holes/poorly written moments.

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  • 12.04.2012 10:28 AM PDT

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  • 12.04.2012 10:46 AM PDT

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Get it. It doesn't do anything new or innovative that other shooters haven't done in the past. That said, the controls and mechanics work well enough to get the job done.

Once you get past that, which is quite easy to do, the story takes over from there.

Buy it, rent it, but give it try you won't be disappointed.

  • 12.04.2012 10:49 AM PDT

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Posted by: BF117HALO

Posted by: xSapphire
Yes, yes, do get it! If you care about storyline, you won't be disappointed.


Storyline is one of my main reasons for buying games!
Then you will not be disappointing with this game at all!!!! If you want my thoughts on it, let me know.

  • 12.04.2012 11:20 AM PDT

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OP, you should buy it right now. It's awesome!!

  • 12.04.2012 11:43 AM PDT
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If you're looking for a singleplayer with depth, then buy it. If you want it for multiplayer, then pass.

You should get a good game like MW3 or Warfighter. Just kidding, get The Walking Dead game.

  • 12.04.2012 11:49 AM PDT


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Just kidding, get The Walking Dead game.


I've been considering that, too.

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Posted by: lime013
Just kidding, get The Walking Dead game.


I've been considering that, too.
If you want the Walking Dead game, then you'll love Spec Ops since it was mainly built for the story.

  • 12.04.2012 11:53 AM PDT