- Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
- Release Date: Sep 27, 2005
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Much of Cold War is not exactly new - it feels a lot like Splinter Cell in many regards - but where Cold War separates itself is the execution.
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A rara avis (rare bird) of the interactive entertainment landscape. You keep playing, you lose track of time and you think that you haven't played such a good single-player game in years.
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Even with the laughable A.I., the game is under a twenty spot, and is quite enjoyable if you love stealth, action, and gadgets.
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The replay value is where Cold War suffers the biggest blow.
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Pelit (Finland)Decent sneak-and-shoot FPS. The Cold War theme is refreshing and the X-ray camera rocks. Unfortunately the game is lacking in the AI department and never builds enough tension to really pull you in. [Dec 2005]
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PC GamerAnyone who enjoys spy thrillers and retro settings should check out this oddball sneaker. [Jan 2005, p.55]
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PC FormatAs dated as the Cold War, but fun. [Christmas 2005, p.96]
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AceGamezIf the AI was up to scratch and provided you with a challenge, then the game could have been contender.
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If you can get past the delinquent, fiddly menus, then you can play a pretty decent third person stealth ‘em up, which has some ingenious little gimmicks and a decent storyline.
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Lack of originality notwithstanding, gamers in search of an above average stealth action game experience with a good story and couple of minor innovations won't be disappointed with Cold War.
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A competent if unspectacular stealth game.
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Gamers who enjoy sneaking around and going bump in the night should get some enjoyment out of Cold War.
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It's gameplay and graphics are good but it does not stand out in any major way.
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While Cold War features some pretty impressive graphics and a decent story, the predictable enemies you'll face and the limited number of environments you'll visit prevent the game from being particularly exciting.
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Unfortunately, as imaginative as the X-ray camera and creative gadgets are, they simply cannot make up for Cold War's countless missteps
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Game InformerMerely mediocre action. [Dec 2005, p.161]
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As for the story, well this is the stuff Tom Clancy will be writing when he's a senile old loon in a home. In all, Splinter Cell on a budget. [PC Zone]
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Cold War seems to lack the two main components that are crucial to a stealth/espionage game - a solid narrative and a competent stealth system. Combine that with a short overall length, and you've got no real reason to play it.
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While the stealth mechanic is implemented fairly well, and enemy AI at least stands up to initial tests, there’s just far too little excitement throughout the entire course of play.
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It's such a shame that Cold War is subject to crashes and often won't even load; otherwise, it would be worth a much stronger recommendation.
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Computer Games MagazineSilly, balking, chuckle-inducing for the wrong reasons, Cold War is the sort of pretender-to-stealth-throne that makes you squint, pinch your nose, and wave your hand rapidly in front of your face.[Feb 2006, p.59]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 27
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Mixed: 9 out of 27
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Negative: 8 out of 27
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Jun 1, 2012