Xbox 360: Crackdown Demo Impressions!
Today the demo was out. I wasn't very happy that it took a lifetime to download and the 1.2 GB file size was interesting... I had my friend Godfree waiting for me so that we can play co-op online (btw, I am not much of a co-op player). It was quite hilarious that we had such a hard time trying to make a match and invite each other. I understand that demos aren't always 100% perfect. But for some strange reason when you go to "Host a match" it takes you into the list of the rest of matches that random players can join. Then I had to go search for a match, fulfilling the same options that Godfree had set to the match, so that I could find him. After a few mins of re-search the matches available, his name finally appeared on the list of players. So watch out you will not be able to host private co-op matches (at least in the demo).
Once the game started, it was a different story. The controls were easy to get used to. You click your left trigger to auto aim and you'll be good to go, in case you have a hard time shooting while your running around. Now the voice in the background giving pointers on what to do sounded so much like "Robert Stack" from Unsolved Mysteries. So it was kind of funny hearing his voice from time to time, it brought back memories of the show. The missions that we had to do were pretty straight forward fight gang members and kill the main boss; no doubt it was a blast. There was also some racing missions that you played against the other player and whoever makes it first into the checkpoints wins the race. Another thing that caught my attention was, that when I felt like I was almost running out of amo. I managed to get some again. And friendly fire was always on (nice), I guess some people might not enjoy that.
So the big question, is it worth 1.2 GB long download? Yes it is, because I suggest you at least try it before you buy it or not choose to buy. Plus, the Halo 3 Beta code, is a plus too. Because after playing demo, it sure gave me a different feeling about the game, perhaps when it's released in February that will be my next game to get.