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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dead to Rights. . ., May 7, 2003
"Dead to Rights" is the kind of non-stop action game that will remind you why you play console games in the first place. Though the game's premise, style, and source of inspiration are easy to compare to "Max Payne," the games themselves are readily distinguishable from one another, and both are equally as worthy of your gaming attentions. "Dead to Rights" casts you as Jack Slate, a larger-than-life cop in the fictional cesspool of Grant City, whose only real friend appears to be his canine partner, Shadow. Early on, Slate discovers the body of his murdered father in a construction yard, and then the action comes hot and heavy from then on. Slate's gun-slinging antics and martial arts brawls are quick to remind one of a John Woo film. The hand-to-hand fighting system is immensely enjoyable and reminiscent of updated classics like "Double Dragon" and "Final Fight." The majority of the game's setpeices, though, involve thousands of flying bullets, and the gunplay is truly extraordinary. Capping the bad guys is rarely this satisfying, particularly in a game viewed from a 3rd person perspective. To add icing to the cake, Slate has a series of violent "disarms" he can employ to turn a battle in his favor, and executing them properly is gratifying in all its M-rated glory. "Dead to Rights" wisely switches between hand-to-hand battles and fierce gunfights at a fairly regular interval to ensure that the game doesn't get repetitive. Unfortunately, "Dead to Rights" also favors mini-games and puzzles that crop up every now and again to slow down the action. The idea is a sound one, but most of these sessions are just exercises in button-mashing frenzy. On the plus side, though, the mini-games segue into the storyline almost seamlessly, so they're not as jarring as they might otherwise have been. And speaking of the storyline, it's sure to entertain, and is helped tremendously by talented voice-actors and some truly cinematic cut-scenes. Aside from the mini-games and some questionable decisions in level design (which are an exception rather than a rule), "Dead to Rights" is a triumph. The game is bloody good fun from beginning to end, and more addictive than a set of Max Payne's painkillers. This remains one of the best action titles available on the PS2, and it should not, under any circumstances, be missed by fans of the genre. Final Score: A-
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dead to Rights review (by CK Gaming), November 21, 2003
Dead to Rights is about a K-9 cop Jack Slate who patrols Grant City with his trusty dog Shadow. While patrolling a construction site, Slate finds someone (I won't ruin it for you) very close to him murdered. Against orders, Slate sets off in search answers and revenge. The story in Dead to Rights is narrated by Jack himself, and involves some pretty decent twists and turns. All told, by the time the player reaches the end of the game, NAMCO does a good job in tying up all of the loose ends in the plot. Dead to Rights is one of those games that are excellent in simulating what it would be like left on your own surrounded by a ridiculously large amount of or when his weapon is hostered. Jack can holster his weapon at any point in the game. While fighting without a weapon, the player can use Jack to kick, punch, and perform combo's (unlock them all!) on the enemies. He can even creep up behind them, disarm them (take their weapon). and use them as a human shield. The plot itself in DtR is plenty engaging and never boring due to a plethora of different inventive scenarios and mini-games. Mini games range from trying to pick locks to making strippers dance. You will surely never find the gameplay in Dead to Rights boring, dull, or uncreative. Weapons Slate can carry are also widely varied, and while using them 'bad guys,' just like in the movies. In this sense, Dead to Rights will remind many people of Max Payne. Dead to rights is objective-based, and Jack Slate will have to gun down / beat up countless enemies before reaching each next one. Gameplay in Dead to Rights is extremely inventive and varied, whether staged that way or made that way by the player's choice of fingerstrokes. For example, there are two whole sets of controls for when Jack Slate is armed or when his weapon is hostered. Jack can holster his weapon at any point in the game. While fighting without a weapon, the player can use Jack to kick, punch, and perform combo's (unlock them all!) on the enemies. He can even creep up behind them, disarm them (take their weapon). and use them as a human shield. The plot itself in DtR is plenty engaging and never boring due to a plethora of different inventive scenarios and mini-games. Mini games range from trying to pick locks to making strippers dance. You will surely never find the gameplay in Dead to Rights boring, dull, or uncreative. Weapons Slate can carry are also widely varied, and while using them he can do everything from melee the enemy, to jumping while keeping his sights trained on the enemy in midair. fire from the safety of a trash can. The aiming system in Dead to Rights is very intuitive and the user can choose to turn auto-aim on or off. Jack's dog, Shadow, serves as a great help in getting him out of many a tight situation. The user can manuever Shadow manually, and can use him to attack people, turn switches, or sniff at objects. Perhaps the only depriving element in Dead to Rights is its graphics quality. While audio quality is fine, and is of average quality for such a relatively old game, graphics seem slightly below par in some situations. For example, camera angles can be difficult to handle (being unpredictable and sometimes locking in place) when in tight hallways or corridors. While graphics can be a bit disappointing in some situations, they are certainly not lacking throughout the entire game. I aspect I especially appreciate is the way the camera swivels and "locks on" to the enemy Jack is targeting. Gun effects and explosions are also very good during boss fights. The only thing that lacks there is the texture quality. Overall, I say Dead to Rights is still (and will never not be) a very enjoyable and engaging game. While graphical presentation lacks in some areas, it can only be expected due to when it was made. I myself am have not yet beaten this game, and at this point I am still very excited to finish it. I would certainly recommend Dead to Rights to you action game freaks, especially those of you who are movie-lovers or Max Payne fans. Enjoy! -Derek Ricciuto SCORES
Gameplay 8.9 - Graphics 7.4 - Sound 7.9 - Presentation 8.0 - Replay Value 8.4 - OVERALL - 8.2
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
this is best shooter you will find, November 21, 2002
this game is one of the best that namco has developed in he last year. It's awsome storyline and tense playing makes it a perfct gae for all you action/shooter lovers out there...It has over 20 different weapons to hose from... It is a game that you could never put down...It's slow mo action feature makes it all the better. Just imagein you dodgeing a bullet by millimeters and laughing at he fact the(opponent) shooting you has missed...you'll enjy this game for weeks or months to come.
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