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  1. mooman
    Feb 9, 2010
    9
    This game is pretty much tf2 with a twist of jetpacks, grenades and other offhand abilities such as healing waves or poisen waves etc. Another hint of tribes kicks in when you're doing the AVA, alliance vs alliance, in the global pvp base where agencies test their abilities against each other for territory. The pvp pve base of this game is also a great feature to hold upon. Although This game is pretty much tf2 with a twist of jetpacks, grenades and other offhand abilities such as healing waves or poisen waves etc. Another hint of tribes kicks in when you're doing the AVA, alliance vs alliance, in the global pvp base where agencies test their abilities against each other for territory. The pvp pve base of this game is also a great feature to hold upon. Although it says that it is an MMORPG, but it is MUCH different from any other "mmo" i have ever played. Much like diablo 2, the players are put into seperate games hosted by the company, no hosting required. This game is a must have for any players who like leveling up as well as skill based games. I've been waiting for an MMOFPS for a long time and it was finally delivered. Nice job Hi-Rez. Expand
  2. JohnD
    Feb 2, 2010
    8
    A fun action-mmo-shooter with sound mechanics and class balance. Content is a little sparse as of release, but the game is fun regardless. While subscription to the MMO section is optional and not for everyone, don't let that stop you from trying the basic game which is (in this reviewers opinion) the best part of the game.
  3. IanB.
    Feb 1, 2010
    9
    TF2, Tribes, and BF splashed together with excellent community functionality, in a persistent, player driven world. The gameplay alone is enough to buy GA, although the MMO atmosphere gives the matches worth beyond "Oh, I won." 4 classes, Assault, Robotics, Recon, and Medic. Each class has 2 or more skill trees. Medic, for example, can be combat oriented - lol battle medic - although TF2, Tribes, and BF splashed together with excellent community functionality, in a persistent, player driven world. The gameplay alone is enough to buy GA, although the MMO atmosphere gives the matches worth beyond "Oh, I won." 4 classes, Assault, Robotics, Recon, and Medic. Each class has 2 or more skill trees. Medic, for example, can be combat oriented - lol battle medic - although surprisingly they're not at all useless. A great arsenal of poisons and different grenades make sure he is never defenseless. The standard heal gun works like that of TF2, although it can be swapped out for one that group heals (but obviously less at a time). Heal grenades are great for a big cluster team boost. Assault, I haven't played much of yet. Works alot in the way a heavy does in TF2, but is not limited to a minigun. Alot of explosives with this class as well. Robotics I spent most of my time on. You can throw down bots for quick helpers when taking a point, or build a turret for defense. One of the more useful specs is his shields, which only your team can shoot through, for excellent cover. Recon, I did not spend much time on either, although it can be described as a "ninja" class. Very fast, and can cloak for a period of time. The two main specs are sniper and melee. Both are equally useful and effective. Alliance vs Alliance mechanics are great for large scale wars. Territories start out as Commonwealth (the NPC faction) controlled, and can be attacked by other alliances only during a certain time of day. Territories reset at their own times, and you have to retake them from the commonwealth if you've dominated them unchallenged for a month or so. Defenses among other things are customizable for strategic defensive advantages. Coop is -very- fun. It's like those instances in WoW, except you rely on your skill, instead of a level 80 escort. Various bosses and mini bosses, mobs that take thinking to beat, give the coop feature more substance beyond grinding for economic benefits. Agency (guild) headquarters, I haven't seen yet, although one can assume the obvious advantage of having your own place to hang out. Dome cities and social areas are all but functional for their purpose, though they can get slightly laggy with a lot of people. Luckily, these are instanced to keep the population down. That's about as much as I can say, this being an early review and all. I was in closed beta, although I didn't end up playing much more than one or two testing periods (buggy). Hope someone out there finds this useful since there are hardly any other reviews out there for GA on the net just yet. WORTH THE 50$. Expand
  4. IsaacSi
    Feb 2, 2010
    10
    Global Agenda beautifully combines Third Person Shooter action with many of the aspects that are known and loved in the MMO world. From crafting and character customization to fast-paced shooter action, Global Agenda has everything an online shooter fan could ask for in a good game.
  5. KitoG
    Mar 10, 2010
    8
    This game's potential is enourmous. I don't give it a 10 only because it needs some improvements. Ataching different armours that you can only obtain in different levels only to the visual of the player, sounds a little restrictive and not that useful. After all you don't need an armour at all to play it. I do like to costumize my characters but the different armours and This game's potential is enourmous. I don't give it a 10 only because it needs some improvements. Ataching different armours that you can only obtain in different levels only to the visual of the player, sounds a little restrictive and not that useful. After all you don't need an armour at all to play it. I do like to costumize my characters but the different armours and helmets should bring something more with it. The game is very interesting and chalenging and prepares you to expect great things. Stores yet to open in dome Cities makes you wonder what will they allow us to buy to gain a little advantage or a little small difference in combat skills. I know this game will become absolutelly awsome thought is not there yet. I really hope the developers continue adding caracteristics and chalenging objectives after listening to the users. More skills are needed after level 30 and maybe different weapons should be allowed to purchase even if you needed to spend some addicional Dollars just to make a little but significant difference. Costumizing your character cannot be only based on your "looks" and high levels must be allowed to purchase or obtain something "more" even if it costs a few extra dollars and not only give you prestige. However the game is awsome and highly entretaining. The maps are huge and some of them are really beautiful. Some details deserve to be noticed and are really master pieces of design and inteligence. The discussion about if this is a FPS or MMO becomest totally irrelevant given the fact that this shows a very interesting compromise between types although I understand that some hard core adepts may find it disapointing. What is important is that this game is already very good and entretaining and is yet to achieve its highest point. I foresee that in less than 3 month most of the users, including me will rate this game like 10. We shall see. KG Expand
  6. TravisR
    Apr 11, 2010
    10
    My list of active games includes Guild Wars, BF Bad company 2, runes of magic, Aion, WoW, borderlands, Team Fortress 2, quake 3 arena (live), fallout3. Since the day I bought Global Agenda I have been playing NOTHING else. It is the game I have been looking for, for quite a long time. I can only say that if you like shooters, and you want a MMO that is TOTALLY doing away with "run here, My list of active games includes Guild Wars, BF Bad company 2, runes of magic, Aion, WoW, borderlands, Team Fortress 2, quake 3 arena (live), fallout3. Since the day I bought Global Agenda I have been playing NOTHING else. It is the game I have been looking for, for quite a long time. I can only say that if you like shooters, and you want a MMO that is TOTALLY doing away with "run here, fetch this, run back" questing and poorly designed PVP systems... this is IT my friends. The only game you'll ever need. They have thought of everything, and in a way that no one has before. Not to mention that they have created a software system that allows for worldwide play, seemlessly, with massive content updates continually shaping this from the awesome pvp style third person shooter "though it plays just like a FPS without wondering where you are actually standing" more in to the MMO format that MMORPG players are looking for. As a shooter alone, this game is TF2 on highly addictive crack supplements. Add in the fact that Hi-Rez is adding new MMO style content bi-monthly, the game that Global Agenda shapes up in to is going to be the one everyone else is looking for too. Expand
  7. ChrisB
    Feb 1, 2010
    9
    This is the best time I have had playing a multiplayer shooter since Tribes. I like the newer UT games (2003,2004 and III) and this has that solid combat feel since it's using the same engine. The PvE levels are a good co-op time, short and sweet. And I kept playing for 'just a couple more levels' in order to level. It will take some time to explore all the classes and see This is the best time I have had playing a multiplayer shooter since Tribes. I like the newer UT games (2003,2004 and III) and this has that solid combat feel since it's using the same engine. The PvE levels are a good co-op time, short and sweet. And I kept playing for 'just a couple more levels' in order to level. It will take some time to explore all the classes and see how long it takes to get th higher levels. I haven't subscribed to the territory control yet, but when my skills and level get up there it's something to look forward to. I've been waiting for a persistent world FPS for a looong time... people keep promising it and failing to deliver. With Global Agenda it looks like it has finally arrived!! Expand
  8. ShawnR
    Feb 2, 2010
    8
    Fast paced TPS with some RPG elements and a persistent world. It has a lot of promise and so far is holding up. The smaller strike team sizes also help alleviate problems with "zerging". HR has done a great job with this.
  9. CameronB
    Feb 2, 2010
    10
    A very good 3rd person shooter with very solid rpg and mmo elements. Extra AvA ( Alliance vs. Alliance) at 13.99 a month is well worth it looking at the content out right now. Good PvP and PvE elements without the monthly fee. In total this game is very fun and it has very good starting character balances. A+ in my book!!!!
  10. BrianW
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    Well polished, well balanced game, released with a respectable amount of content and more has already been confirmed for the following few months.
  11. JasonM
    Feb 3, 2010
    10
    Global Agenda is the best high intensity team based game I've ever played. I thought I was getting tired of those types of games until I started laying GA and realized that I was just sick of the games, not the genre.
  12. JorgeR
    Feb 8, 2010
    10
    I have to say despite the rocky launch day, the Devs really pulled through with the promised conquest AvA mode up and running. You'll find some of the most enthralling and competitive yet friendly PvP in Global Agenda. Definitely recommend playing with friends and joining an agency and definitely recommend GA. Thanks HiRez! -RemiX
  13. CrexCrex
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    Hey, this game for me personally is very good. I absolutly do not understand why someone is giving here a zero or 2 points. That's absolutly unworthy. MMO: Ok true to say, it is more a shooter than a MMO so the MMO part has not much to show of atm. But there will be a lot of quests out of dome city and more MMO to come. Balance: Well what to say about it? Just perfectly balanced. I Hey, this game for me personally is very good. I absolutly do not understand why someone is giving here a zero or 2 points. That's absolutly unworthy. MMO: Ok true to say, it is more a shooter than a MMO so the MMO part has not much to show of atm. But there will be a lot of quests out of dome city and more MMO to come. Balance: Well what to say about it? Just perfectly balanced. I must confess, i have never seen a pvp game so dramatically based on teamplay which is so balanced like Global Agenda. Just every class is able to be the masterclass in one specific situation but to win the map you have to work together, solosnipering one person is absolutly ineffectivly etc. Story: Ok, the story is not that good, but what do you want to expect from a game in this genre where nerlay everything was used somewhere else? PvE: It's ok, It's not the mainfeature, it's not that boring but not really interessting, but as it is not the mainpart of the game that's absolutly ok. And yes, it's hard, even when you hit lvl 30/50. AvA: Just awesome. 10 vs 10 is maybe not what you expect to be an MMO, but it is really challenging and you have to think about: Do I take a recon for the last slot or better a medic? It is all tacticle choice. Tactics and strategies are also very important in the battles, you truly see which team has the better one. Nevertheless you can learn out of these matches and so it is easy to learn but hard to master. Agency/Guild: The management has been improved after release of patch 1.1 and all in all it could be bether but is functionally as it should be. Future Updates: Well I must say, that I have never seen a publisher working so close together with the community. nearly everything what was done by 1.1 was brought up by the community and the talk about these things is still present. Also when you say, ok content now is not worth 40 Expand
  14. DustinS
    Feb 11, 2010
    10
    This is one of the most fun I have had in any MMO in years. There are no major bugs to deal with, everything promised is there and finished, and there is lots more content to come. Not only that, their support team is amazing. If you have any problem with anything, you will get a response in less than an hour and will be looked into until resolved. If you are looking for a game that This is one of the most fun I have had in any MMO in years. There are no major bugs to deal with, everything promised is there and finished, and there is lots more content to come. Not only that, their support team is amazing. If you have any problem with anything, you will get a response in less than an hour and will be looked into until resolved. If you are looking for a game that won't disappoint, Global Agenda is it. Expand
  15. ThomasN.
    Feb 1, 2010
    10
    For $50 you get incredible and engaging online multiplayer gameplay, and for a monthly fee you get an awesome strategy game where your ground forces are your teammates. Global Agenda has realized the online gaming experience I and my friends have sought after for years, and has proven to us all that any shooter is best played with jetpacks.
  16. PatrickJ
    Feb 1, 2010
    10
    Based on Gameplay alone, I would give this game a 9. HiRez has focused on delivering a genuinely fun, thoughtful, and addictive game. Most MMOs out there rely on boring gameplay with obsessive reward cycles to make the game worthwhile. -- I can honestly say that with Global Agenda, the reverse is true. The game is fun on its own merits. Though somewhat shy in content, what is here is Based on Gameplay alone, I would give this game a 9. HiRez has focused on delivering a genuinely fun, thoughtful, and addictive game. Most MMOs out there rely on boring gameplay with obsessive reward cycles to make the game worthwhile. -- I can honestly say that with Global Agenda, the reverse is true. The game is fun on its own merits. Though somewhat shy in content, what is here is polished to a mirror shine. The graphics are stylish without being overbearing, and the animation is top quality. The reason why I am willing to give this game a ten, however, is because of the commitment I've seen on the part of HiRez. They are not a publishing company, they are not run by businessmen. They are an independent studio that loves their game, and has had an excellent dialog with their playerbase throughout all phases of beta. HiRez has already promised many additions to the gameplay- and I do not see those as empty promises. Expand
  17. gabh
    Feb 18, 2010
    8
    A fun shooter rolled with a mmo, ive enjoyed this game since the preorder beta. There are of course the expected bugs from time to time but otherwise, a stable and "shiny" game with plenty of replay value if you decide to pay the monthly AVA fee for the global combat system. DOWNSIDE- the fee for AVA (which they say isnt done yet) seems a bit much for the limited extra gameplay. Pve maps A fun shooter rolled with a mmo, ive enjoyed this game since the preorder beta. There are of course the expected bugs from time to time but otherwise, a stable and "shiny" game with plenty of replay value if you decide to pay the monthly AVA fee for the global combat system. DOWNSIDE- the fee for AVA (which they say isnt done yet) seems a bit much for the limited extra gameplay. Pve maps need more variety. UPSIDE- the appearance of your character or "epeen" has nothing to do with your gear, the armor that makes your guy look like a supersoldier isn't gonna save him if he sucks at twitch targeting. -skill, not time played decides who wins or loses. -well balanced classes. -built in voice chat helps (when it works). Expand
  18. AlexW
    Feb 19, 2010
    9
    GA has a great balance to it. Combat is quick. The third person perspective feels fresh and works great. The graphics aren't groundbreaking but they get the job done. Every class has a different feel, and all of them feel capable of standing up to the others. Come for the great PvP, enjoy the PvE as it expands. Also, don't feel the need to subscribe if you don't want to GA has a great balance to it. Combat is quick. The third person perspective feels fresh and works great. The graphics aren't groundbreaking but they get the job done. Every class has a different feel, and all of them feel capable of standing up to the others. Come for the great PvP, enjoy the PvE as it expands. Also, don't feel the need to subscribe if you don't want to (worth the initial investment for the standalone game). Expand
  19. MikeS
    Feb 19, 2010
    9
    This game has massive potential! It still is comming out of it's beta shell but when all the patches are up and the bugs are ironed out this will be up there with WoW and CoD4! Brilliantly mixes fast past point and aim combat with talents and "spells" to make a beautiful hybrid of enjoyment. Anyone who says this game is a failure or mediocre really need to get their head looked at. This game has massive potential! It still is comming out of it's beta shell but when all the patches are up and the bugs are ironed out this will be up there with WoW and CoD4! Brilliantly mixes fast past point and aim combat with talents and "spells" to make a beautiful hybrid of enjoyment. Anyone who says this game is a failure or mediocre really need to get their head looked at. Admitedly there are a few bugs in the game and a few missing areas but the content that is up and working and playable is absolutly amazing! They've done something that makes me want to come back over and over again to be better then my mates - that's for sure! Expand
  20. PatrickL
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    Launch day was a little rocky But after the bugs got worked out the game is playing smoothly and the queues are short so you do not have to look for party before you go into the matches. I have been looking for a planetside replacement since the BFG's were introduced. Huxley will never come out and this game will give people a good FPS to play that is not run by the idiots at Sony or Launch day was a little rocky But after the bugs got worked out the game is playing smoothly and the queues are short so you do not have to look for party before you go into the matches. I have been looking for a planetside replacement since the BFG's were introduced. Huxley will never come out and this game will give people a good FPS to play that is not run by the idiots at Sony or Blizzard activision. Expand
  21. JensH
    Feb 2, 2010
    10
    One of the most entertaining MMO's I have ever played. While most MMO's focus on grinding a character through the levels, and grinding away for loot, Global Agenda focuses on what all games should focus on. Being fun.
  22. JohnM
    Feb 2, 2010
    10
    Don't go in expecting the typical MMO; nor the typical shooter. Just play the game for an hour and then try to stop playing - Very difficult. I've had a great time levelling 2 different characters already. PvE is fun and PvP (if you have a team) beats anything out there.
  23. XhaouSin
    Feb 21, 2010
    9
    I think this game is excellent the ava is really nice and this game is a nice change from a lot of other mmos this is one of the first games to get me re addicted to a game like in swg this is preety much a similar type of style a few things could be fixed and a few things could be added but THIS GAME IS ONLY A WEEK OR TWO OLD which means it has a lot of growing to do and they are planningI think this game is excellent the ava is really nice and this game is a nice change from a lot of other mmos this is one of the first games to get me re addicted to a game like in swg this is preety much a similar type of style a few things could be fixed and a few things could be added but THIS GAME IS ONLY A WEEK OR TWO OLD which means it has a lot of growing to do and they are planning on adding a lot of new content based on forum posts. Expand
  24. MrJ
    Feb 23, 2010
    8
    Not as bad a game as the reviewers would have you believe. It does lack content, there needs to be much more variety in the arena's as over time it gets a bit stale and the crafting is, well poor, but who cares about that, when at the end of the day it just plain good fun. Reading the reviews it just sounds like people expected it to be like this or that game, but it is its own Not as bad a game as the reviewers would have you believe. It does lack content, there needs to be much more variety in the arena's as over time it gets a bit stale and the crafting is, well poor, but who cares about that, when at the end of the day it just plain good fun. Reading the reviews it just sounds like people expected it to be like this or that game, but it is its own creation. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing it, its not ground breaking, but i am having difficulty finding excuses not play it, if only for the thrill of work as a team to defend your hex's. Expand
  25. KeithG
    Feb 23, 2010
    8
    Global agenda is a team based MMO shooter. Were working as a team instead of a lone wolf gives you the full experience this game was ment to give. When you first play Global agenda you will be drawn into the fresh colors, Detailed character's and the fun of the game. As you progress you will hopefully join a agency, this adds a new level to the game play. Agencys are like guilds, Global agenda is a team based MMO shooter. Were working as a team instead of a lone wolf gives you the full experience this game was ment to give. When you first play Global agenda you will be drawn into the fresh colors, Detailed character's and the fun of the game. As you progress you will hopefully join a agency, this adds a new level to the game play. Agencys are like guilds, However each agency can choose to battle on the Hex maps. AvA is the bright point of GA, Highly competitive and each action you take could crush another faction, or assist. Alot of people complain about limited content, Hi-Rez has made the AvA "free" till the 1st of April and might extend it. They have large content patches already slated for release over the next few weeks, new maps, new AvA toys, and alot more. Give this game a chance and I think you will be very surprised how good it can be. Expand
  26. DanR
    Feb 23, 2010
    8
    Not an MMO. Not in any real sense. Frankly, the game does itself a disservice by invoking comparisons to MMOs. This game should be judged against squad-based tactical shooters, and as such, is excellent. I haven't had this much fun in a game like this since Tribes. Well worth the cost of admission. I haven't tried the guild-based persistent missions yet, and probably won't, Not an MMO. Not in any real sense. Frankly, the game does itself a disservice by invoking comparisons to MMOs. This game should be judged against squad-based tactical shooters, and as such, is excellent. I haven't had this much fun in a game like this since Tribes. Well worth the cost of admission. I haven't tried the guild-based persistent missions yet, and probably won't, but the core game is plenty. Expand
  27. JamesE
    Feb 28, 2010
    8
    GA is a bit misunderstood. With its label of mmo, a thought of grind, gearing up, and pale quest after quest to get to the "End Game" surfaces. The only "mmo" that this game should be compared to is planetside. After years of playing planetside, i can not remember doing a single quest, chasing down one random piece of loot, or feeling that i must reach the "End Game" before i can really GA is a bit misunderstood. With its label of mmo, a thought of grind, gearing up, and pale quest after quest to get to the "End Game" surfaces. The only "mmo" that this game should be compared to is planetside. After years of playing planetside, i can not remember doing a single quest, chasing down one random piece of loot, or feeling that i must reach the "End Game" before i can really enjoy or flaunt my achievements. GA is terrifying for investors. Not a single tried and true fantasy element anywhere. GA is new. It forces the player to gain skill, not skill up. yes, after level 30 (written 2/28/2010) your only gaining new armor looks and paint. To compare this to planetside, leveling gave you access to more equipment and abilities at once, and new armor looks that changes its paint patterns. The 4 man dungeons are kind of bland after the 20ith or so romp through. But, when was the last time you had to actively dodge and aim at what you wanted to kill in an mmo setting? The over all feeling i get from GA is that it does not want to make large errors in development, or system shock players that do not play FPS or action games. Baby steps are what the developers are taking. They listen to the player base and are watching how the sales are doing at the moment. Announcements have already been made telling of new changes and added content. Also, the subscription is optional. A game that will update and change with an optional subscription is a good investment. Expand
  28. A-Train
    Feb 3, 2010
    10
    Game rocks my face. Sure there are plenty of 3rd person shooters out there but innovative additions such as the jet pack, moveable turrets, cloaking devices and nukes add a refreshing element to a generally stale genre. The graphics are fresh and gameplay speed is quick and generally lagless. This game truly optimizes the Unreal engine. Good work Hi-Rez!
  29. Ahlgreenz
    Feb 3, 2010
    10
    Global Agenda gets a 9,5 from me, because it's an excellent mix between an MMORPG and an FPS. While some people might be mislead by the "MMO" stamp, it's as deep as you could expect an MMO of any kind to be. - No, there is not a great world you can run around and explore, but there are extremely high focus on PvP (yes, more PvP than WAR) and it just works great. This is an Global Agenda gets a 9,5 from me, because it's an excellent mix between an MMORPG and an FPS. While some people might be mislead by the "MMO" stamp, it's as deep as you could expect an MMO of any kind to be. - No, there is not a great world you can run around and explore, but there are extremely high focus on PvP (yes, more PvP than WAR) and it just works great. This is an excellent game, and especially when taken in mind, that it's Hi-Rez' debut title. Global Agenda is the game for any almost any MMO fan, who likes shooters of course. Expand
  30. JimmyJ
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    GA is a whole lot of fun. It's essentially Team Fortress 2 with a semi-persistent world. The classes seem to be very well balanced right off the bat, and while at first, 4 classes seems like a small amount, the skills you choose will make them play differently in a significant way. PvE is weak, but can make for a pleasant distraction from PvP (especially after a losing streak!). GA is a whole lot of fun. It's essentially Team Fortress 2 with a semi-persistent world. The classes seem to be very well balanced right off the bat, and while at first, 4 classes seems like a small amount, the skills you choose will make them play differently in a significant way. PvE is weak, but can make for a pleasant distraction from PvP (especially after a losing streak!). Those of you who enjoyed TF2 but wanted some sort of stats/tracking persistent setting will find a lot to like in GA. Expand
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Jun 1, 2011
    65
    Global Agenda is a good game, with some good ideas that may have been pushed harder by the development team to make it more than a simple hybrid. You will probably enjoy in the beginning and for some time, but the lack of original elements may lead you away from it quite soon.
  2. Jan 3, 2011
    78
    In the world of Global Agenda it's your turn to help the agency to fight the regime of terror: unit with the thousands of other agents and defeat the enemy in various multiplayer battles. And as long as you keep playing the game in multiplayer-mode, it's quite entertaining – but nothing more.
  3. PC Zone UK
    65
    Uninspired levels. [Aug 2010, p.88]