xbox 360 game reviews - Singularity

This entertaining and varied sci-fi shooter doesn't break new ground; it's just a bunch of goofy, gory fun.

The Good

• Time-manipulation powers keep the action interesting
• Diverse set of weapons, all of which are fun to shoot
• Set-piece battles, boss fights, and puzzles mix up the pace
• Entertaining multiplayer battles.

The Bad

• Visuals are behind the times
• Scattered glitches.

Some games feature emotional stories with complex subtext, well-wrought characters that make us care about their fates, or philosophical implications that give thoughtful players pause. Singularity is not one of those games. While it clearly looks to nuanced classics such as BioShock and Half-Life 2 as inspiration, this first-person shooter is all about blasting hideous mutants with shotguns and performing crazy time-manipulation powers. It isn't deep and it isn't pretty--it's just an absolute riot, filled with fun shoot-outs, a few clever puzzles, and an overall kookiness that fans of old-fashioned shooters can rally behind. Those powers may come across as gimmicks at first, but they add a dash of gusto to the shooting, keeping the action from ever feeling stale. Aging visuals and a smattering of glitches may make you wish Singularity had spent a little more time in the hopper, but there's rather little to stand between you and the game's strongest asset: diverse mechanics that keep the action constantly fresh.

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