Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
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The RPG has never been like this before! Engage in active combat as you battle thousands of onscreen enemies at once, but beware, because your focus is not simply massive destruction, but growth and expansion of your character and their abilities. Fight through randomly generated dungeons all by yourself, or join with up to three friends for four-person co-op over Xbox Live. Choose from six different characters, each with their own capabilities and the ability to wield up to six different weapons. With more than 50 abilities, 60 enhancements, and nearly infinite combinations with your weapons, you'll create exactly the character you want and battle more than 70 different enemies, from tiny goblins to towering behemoths.
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6
RPG has never been like this before...
Well... that may be true, but that's not always a good thing. This game isn't outright bad, but it is missing something to be a recommended game. I would suggest renting it when you have gone through all the great games that are on the shelf waiting for your enjoyment. Only then would I suggest trying this one out.<br><br>I have played through the beginning levels with several of the available characters and have the same impression with each: where's the story? Why do I have such a tiny, linear path to travel, and why does this game feel so similar to Ninety-nine Nights (which also had potential but was held back with a heaping helping of flawed concepts).<br><br>Gameplay consists mostly of running down what amounts to an outdoor hallway, encountering a large group of enemies, and then wailing at them with a few attack options. You can equip different weapons and armor. It will change the attacks slightly, but not much. You level up with experience gained from killing these roving gangs of monsters and can add new abilities like leaping, firing flaming missiles, etc. In order to gain an ability, however, you must not only level up and select it, but meet certain criteria like "has killed 3 jumbo baddies" and "has killed 6 of some other type of baddie." That's not such a bad thing, but after finally finding something to be excited about, I was disappointed that I wouldn't actually gain the new ability until after I progressed further with the blindly moving forward and killing.<br><br>When you have the opportunity to see characters up close, the textures look great. The art is quite nice. But you usually see everything (meaning group fights repeatedly) from a distance so it's not usually as impressive looking as it could be.<br><br>There's some fun to be had here, and I'll keep toying with it for a while, but it will probably be sent back after about a 2 week stay. I like killing things and collecting the loot, so I can stand to play this game for a little longer.
(member since 2006)
reviewed on 1/17/08
8
Better than expected
I brought my little brother to the mall to buy a new game with some of his Christmas money. He was torn between this game and Oblivion GOTY. I told him he couldnt go wrong with Obliv. since i was still a little skeptical about this game. But I wasnt about to tell him what to do with his money and so he got this. We brought it home and the game turned out be be...suprisingly good. Its an action RPG where you run around doing quests, killing things and leveling up while trying to get the best gear possible. The controls are pretty simple and easy to learn after a brief tutorial in the begining. I only played for a little while but this is what I can tell you about the game so far. The game play is fun and challenging. only if you enjoy endless hack and slash games. If those dont appeal to you then you probably wont enjoy this. One flaw with combat is there is no block and no jump. The camera can also be a pain during combat, but you quickly get used to it. There is virtually and endless amount of loot that you can sell to idols randomlly located throughout that maps that are also randomlly generated. the maps although large are very linear but beautifully designed. at the idols you you can buy, sell and store items. you can also use and option called synthesis. I havent quite figured it out yet but basically you combine 2 or more items to make a better one. There are 4 characters at the start with 2 unlocable. Each has own skills and traits and attack styles. You can also learn new skills and recieve quests in your dream world. Depending on what character you are there will be someone there to help you. As oppsed to buy new skills like in many other games in this one you have to kill a certain enemy so many times and then you can get the skill or spell from your dreamworld person. kinda cool actually. The mutiplayer is a blast. With a max of four to a room. everything is the same as single player except enemies get stonger each time a player joins. Long, solid game.
(member since 2007)
reviewed on 1/10/08
5
Playable, but just not engaging enough...
I admit it: I'm a KUF fan. Played both Crusaders and Heroes, and really looked forward to this game. While approachable and playable, the gameplay isn't at all polished and the characters don't really flesh out thru the plot. Definitely a rental, and for fans of the KUF series, hopefully KUFII comes out as planned in 2009.
(member since 2005)
reviewed on 8/1/08
6
Decent, but not great.
I enjoy games like Dynasty Warriors, where it's one hero against an army. I like the mindless hack n'slash if I know what I"m getting in to. That said, this game is good enough for what it is but the lack of cohesion and immersion in the story makes it kind of hard to deal with.<br><br>First, you play a hero who, for whatever reason, is killing hordes of enemies. There is no real description of why you are fighting but that's what you're there to do. There are bits of story tossed in while you sleep, but it really serves no purpose and is more cryptic than engaging. This is the game's only real drawback in my opinion.<br><br>The combat is fast paced and while many complain about the camera I have yet to have an issue with it. The controls are simplistic, the synthesis system is a bit complicated but just takes a little research online to get figured out...<br><br>All in all this is a good game for some mindless co-op hack n'slash, but I wouldn't even try to get involved in the story.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 6/23/08
7
Not that bad! Really!
This game is plays much like diablo II (And probably what Too Human will be like) IT's really good, really! Try it! I mean you have gamefly!<br><br>The Goods: It plays much like a diablo loot-and-stab fest. Actually its really fun getting new armor and weapons and such. You have many different selections of Hero to choose from, all from the Whiny Elven Maiden, to the Fully-Armored giant man. The boss battles take awhile, but they are actually pretty fun, Gigantic plant-demon bosses are always fun to kill!<br><br>Also, the multiplayer is quite good, you can have 4 players in one game, (The enemies get stronger, just like in Diablo, when more people join)<br><br>The Bad: TEARING! Screen and map tearing is insane, it pops around every corner, seeing that shiny white line in between a rock or wall. Also, the game COULD be much better in many aspects, like the story (fragmented) and the ranged combat, which IMO is incredibly annoying. You can be 20 feet from a group of enemies, through a shuriken at them, and it wont hurt them at all, move closer, and they notice you.<br><br>Bottom Line: PLAY THIS GAME if you enjoyed diablo, or if you THINK you will enjoy Too Human.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 4/26/08
6
Average for a renter but do not buy
This game is fun for a few hours but then it gets repetitive. The character selection doesn't add much length to the game because you go through the same paths. The two slow characters are way too slow, so there is really only 3 to choose from. Fun for a few hours but not much replay value.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 4/19/08
6
Similar, but very good
This game takes a spin off a similar game called Ninety Nine Nights (N3) But it's not necessarily bad, they actually improved upon the hack n' slash formula, now with online co-op which makes the game even funner and you'll never have a lonely moment. It's also useful if you're a low level and there's a high leveled character with you, you can both sort of share the experience, loot, etc. All in all i give this game an 8 because it reminds me of Ninety Nine Nights, which was somewhat good but lacked online co-op and customizable weapons/armors.<br><br>If you loved N3, you won't have too much of a problem with this game, the only difference is that you can't jump except with certain skills, but again. That's a good thing, Anyways if you love hack n' slash RPGs with on-line co-op, I'd recommend this game. If you aren't much a fan, then you might wanna search elsewhere.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 4/16/08
2
DONT NOT PLAY, RENT, OR BUY
Dont even play if someone pays you, i played kingdom under fire for xbox and it was great, one of those hidden gems kind of games, so when people said this game sucks i couldnt believe it, i thought maybe thats just their opinion, and it would be great to a least me but i was wrong. I was terribly wrong. I played with the vampire guy and first off you have no armys to control like the first one, its just you and tons of wack monsters. it did have alot of different monsters like lizard warrior, lizard wizard, and lizard archer, and o i almost forgot to say that they come in red or blue lol , and every single boss was lame. weapons are repetative which i have never seen in a game, its the sames dam thing just stronger, and magic that is dam near impossible to get, and when you get it it's weak and only hit one of the 40 monsters you fight at a time........... Ive had gamefly for a while and i never wrote a review b4 but this needed to come out, if you get this you are a fool
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 7/9/09
9
Hack n' Slahers heaven
When you want a light RPG, with massive hack n slash, this is your game. The item drops are random and the maps are too. That may be annoying to some, exciting for others. I think of it as variety. It's fun to pick up when you want some mindless fun, but you can also engage your brain with the RPG elements. Not too complicated but very fun.
(member since 2006)
reviewed on 8/12/08
7
Not a bad game
I will not say that this is the greatest game ever made, but I will say that it is a pretty good hack n slash game that I enjoy very much. It's a good game to pick up and play in spurts. For those who like these type of game should give it a try.
(member since 2008)
reviewed on 5/15/08
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