Restricted Area (2005)

 PC
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    48
    The combat quickly becomes repetitive, simply involving mouse-clicking on-screen to shoot at the blindingly stupid enemies blundering towards you, retreating if they get too close, then shooting again, maybe using a barrel of explosives for a bit of a change.
  2. IncGamers
    45
    You would be better served, I think, purchasing an old copy of "Fallout." As for me, I will be uninstalling this game as soon as I save this article.
  3. Game Revolution
    42
    The A.I. consists of walking-towards-you-to-hit-you and occasionally walking-away-from-you-because-they-are-hurt. Your character seems to be the only one in the game to have studied the ancient art of running.
  5. Eurogamer
    40
    A dreadful game.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    As a game designed for entertainment purposes, Restricted Area leaves a great deal to be desired. [Sept 2005, p.57]
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  7. Computer Gaming World
    30
    It looks and plays like it was made by two guys in a basement - which, in fact, it was. [Oct 2005, p.78]
  8. PC Format
    28
    You can't out-Diablo "Diablo," so don't try. [Oct 2005, p.92]
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  9. GameShark
    25
    As a public service, let me just state that I while I did have some fun playing Restricted Area, it is really not worth spending decent money on. For the same price you could get Painkiller Black, Doom 3, Bard’s Tale or Brother’s in Arms.
  10. GameSpy
    20
    Restricted Area could have nicely filled the underused niche of the sci-fi action-RPG, but the bugs, boring level design, and tedious pathfinding combine to make the game a miserable chore.
  11. PC Gamer
    15
    Say hello to another cheap bottom-feeder from Europe. [Nov 2005, p.76]
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#96 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. storygamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    6
    At first, Restricted Area looks like a wild mix between Fallout, Deus Ex and Diablo. But while these mentions are video game classics,At first, Restricted Area looks like a wild mix between Fallout, Deus Ex and Diablo. But while these mentions are video game classics, Restricted Area always stays mediocre. That´s sad, because this game had so much potential to satisfy the Diablo RPG nostalgia. Only for real hardcore genre fans edible.… Full Review »
  2. El_Guap0
    Sep 14, 2011
    2
    This game has a lot of promise, but falls short on a couple of issues. It's awfully repetitive and the worst voice acting I've ever heard. ButThis game has a lot of promise, but falls short on a couple of issues. It's awfully repetitive and the worst voice acting I've ever heard. But you just might enjoy the Diablo-in-a-future-setting gameplay... for a while.… Full Review »
  3. William
    Mar 13, 2006
    1
    AWFUL. CRAP. GARBAGE. Anyone who rates this over 5 works for marketing for this company. Do not waste your time, let alone your money orAWFUL. CRAP. GARBAGE. Anyone who rates this over 5 works for marketing for this company. Do not waste your time, let alone your money or you'll end up with carpel tunnel from click click click click click non stop. There's a poor excuse for a plot, and no matter what you say to NPC's, they all react the same. The game is disgustingly linear. Two plus's, the graphics and the sound. Huge negatives - the gameplay stinks, the control is garbage, the AI is nonexistent and your character gets stuck.… Full Review »
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