Product Description

In this post-WWII epic, British and American forces are fighting a last-ditch battle against a parasitic species known as the Chimera. Resistance: Fall Of Man creates a post-apocalyptic Britain in which you must defend the west from complete obliteration!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #730 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2007-03-23
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Dimensions: .26 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
In the end it will probably be to the benefit of European gamers that the PS3 was delayed, since it will give Sony the chance to put together a much more impressive line-up of launch games than greeted the console in America and Japan. Resistance was easily the best of the U.S. launch games – a first person shoot ‘em-up from the creators of Ratchet & Clank. The game’s story is based around an alternate version of World War II where instead of Nazis you’re facing off against the insect-like Chimera in a war torn Britain (naturally you’re playing an American though). It’s basically Call Of Duty meets Doom.

The game doesn’t use the tilt sensors of the Sixaxis controller for movement but it does demonstrate the improved build quality of the analogue sticks, which previously made first person shooters difficult on the PS2. The tilt sensors are used in a variety of secondary roles though, such as when you have to shake off a monster or if you get set on fire. Despite the faux WWII setting, most of the game’s weapons are fantastical and, as with Ratchet & Clank, are probably the highlight of the whole game. All have secondary fire modes, from grenade launchers to homing bullets. The armour piercing Auger for example, also doubles as a shield. There are also vehicle based sections, including a particularly fun ride in an almost indestructible tank.

Although the single player game is well above average, the criticism about the sometimes generic art and design are not entirely without foundation. Thankfully this is compensated by an excellent forty person online mode – a huge achievement for a launch game and a very good sign for future online PS3 games.
HARRISON DENT

Edge
Resistance proves itself to be a crisp and powerful piece of software

Manufacturer's Description
Resistance: Fall of Man is a first-person action game developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Set in a frightening alternate 20th century reality, it delivers a unique blend of harrowing military action and unnerving horror, with smart enemies, a variety of horrifying creatures, physics-based weaponry, playable vehicles, and highly detailed, diverse environments. Battle both on and offline, as the game delivers an engaging single player campaign, a cooperative mode, and one of the most complete multiplayer offerings on any console.

Customer Reviews

Godlike!!!
At the beginning of 2007 Resistance: Fall of Man was released in Europe, and anyone who bought this game soon after the ps3 was released would have realized the true power of the ps3.

A lot of people forget that this was one of the first ps3 games released. With forgetting that, people compare it to other games that were released later in the year or the following year. Games such as Call of Duty4: Modern Warfare, Rainbow six Vegas 2, Metal Gear Solid 4 and many others. I agree that Resistance: Fall of Man isn't the best game ever and these games may be better than Resistance. Having said that Resistance is one of the most original and enjoyable games that has ever been made. This game does have flaws thought, but it gets over shadowed by the great points to this game.

I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a FPS. Resistance: Fall of Man also has a fantastic storyline with brilliant characters. Cannot wait for the sequel it will be even better!!! 92%.

Great Fun
I got this game with my PS3 upon purchase, and I admit that I put it to one side and didn't play it for a few months as I am not a fan of FPS. How silly of me, this game is great! The graphics are fantastic and the story is equally as great. I thought that the alternate history of the world was set out perfectly and I could not help thinking that this could have been a possibility if Hitler did not come to power in Germany etc. Am I thinking to hard? Possibly.

As for gameplay, I felt that I was in the middle of this alternate World War II at all times thanks to the amazing graphics and great story. The colours on this game are shades of grey and brown which give the game an authentic 1950's feeling. I also enjoyed walking up to dead Chimera and hitting them with the butt of my rifle. Wrong? Maybe.

A note to XBOX 360 users. Stop comparing this to Call Of Duty or Gears Of War. Resistance is not trying to be these games. This game is great and you will not be disappointed.

Over-rated
This game was really naff tbh. Did not enjoy it at all. Oh yeah...also the fact that the hero is the only American in England as well....hmm i wonder why? Oh yes it is because Americans wouldn't buy it unless they are depicted as the heroes...get over it.