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Review: Stranglehold (PS3)

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Written by Stephen Ebert   
Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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From the third chapter there is nothing but action, and the reason anyone would want to pick this title up. There are some great moments such as when Tequila must protect a band from what seems like hundreds of goons and the trip to the museum where taking cover behind priceless artifacts before they get blown to smithereens seems normal. 

There is a hell of a lot of destruction. Nearly everything can be taken apart. Statues, buildings, vases, pillars, tables, you name it. As if you didn't already know, sometimes its just fun to blow things up. It adds a sense of realism too. If an enemy is taking cover, shoot a nearby wall and he will protect his face from incoming debris.  

Its not just about shooting, it's about shooting with style. Those familiar to John Woo films such as Hard Boiled or Face-off will witness Woo's trademark that is two handed pistol fights, doves and slow motion in the game.  

Hold down the R2 button and you will be taken into "Tequila time". This is basically slow motion. Killing enemies while in this mode will earn you more style points which add up to some cool special moves. 

They include the ability to heal yourself, which you will use, Precision Aim, Barrage and the Spin Attack. Each one has its own purpose. Precision Aim is best used for the hard to reach foes at long range, while Barrage and the Spin Attack are more suitable for taking out whole rooms of foes and destroying enemy cover.  

These moves will become indispensable, especially in some of the later levels and are a joy to behold as each is accompanied by a stylish sequence complete with doves; watching baddies taste lead in slow mo' has never looked so good.  

The multiplayer mode offers the chance to look good while killing other PS3 users online. This affair is pretty basic offering you the choice of some of the games settings as a focal point for online play. Get enough style points and you can play as different characters in this mode, including John Woo himself.  



 
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