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#44: Spec Ops: The Line

I imagine this game as a gateway for good stories to slowly encroach into the minds of call of duty dudebros.

I get when games can 'get better' once you reach a twist, but the gameplay or story up to that point has to be fun enough on its own. I'll admit, the first time I tried this I couldn't muster a desire to get more than a couple of hours into it.

A few years later I came back and soldiered through. I'm glad I did! AAA production values, sufficient challenge, worthy enough story that wasn't as patronizing as I expected. A great accomplishment. Some of the scripting and effects were impressive, especially when the main character starts really losing it/hallucinating. The tone shifts over the course of the game and I was pleased with the possible endings

I especially liked the things our hero would say when reloading. He either screams "IM RE LOOOADING!" or whispers to himself 'im reloading...'.

This is another one of those games where I found the actual gameplay more tedious than the actual story, but I think it's worth it to get into the mindset of a beleagured soldier.

If you're a shooter fan this one is a must-play. Otherwise, this is a probably-play-if-you-can-get-it-cheap.
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