Section 8

 PC
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 83
  3. Negative: 16 out of 83
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  1. RobZ
    Jan 2, 2010
    1
    The burn-in spawning and the turbo running mode are pretty cool, and even the gameplay isn't too bad, so the game gets 1 point for novel (but not groundbreaking) features. Unfortunately, none of this can make up for the horrible multiplayer, the draconian DRM requirements (the game is forever tied to a single Windows Live for Games, or WLG, account), and the horrible technical The burn-in spawning and the turbo running mode are pretty cool, and even the gameplay isn't too bad, so the game gets 1 point for novel (but not groundbreaking) features. Unfortunately, none of this can make up for the horrible multiplayer, the draconian DRM requirements (the game is forever tied to a single Windows Live for Games, or WLG, account), and the horrible technical support. The multiplayer server for the PC version of Section 8 requires an unique WLG Gamertag, so you cannot set up a dedicated server without buying an extra copy of the game. Unfortunately, I didn't realize until after I had purchased this game that the community of active players is incredibly small due to all these problems. I tried signing up for the tech support forums 5 times, and although my account was created, I could not post on the forums or submit technical support requests. Section 8 could have been a great game--it had some pretty good concepts--but the implementation was all wrong. Game server companies couldn't even get Section 8 servers running until several months after the game was released, due to all the complications and horrible technical support from TimeGate Studios. Don't waste your money on Section 8--the reason there's no demo version available for PC is because nobody would have bought the full version if they had known how crippled the game was from the start.… Expand
  2. CJK.
    Oct 2, 2009
    4
    This is game is definitely not worth the cost. It takes far too long to get a kill in multiplayer, and even if you do manage, you have to hide forever becuase you almost died as well, every fight is basically who gets the luckly last shot. The single player is extremely simple and if you die, it doesnt matter, just drop back in and keep shooting. It also doesnt help that there are about 2 This is game is definitely not worth the cost. It takes far too long to get a kill in multiplayer, and even if you do manage, you have to hide forever becuase you almost died as well, every fight is basically who gets the luckly last shot. The single player is extremely simple and if you die, it doesnt matter, just drop back in and keep shooting. It also doesnt help that there are about 2 weapons that completely dominate and any other you have to camp or rush recklessly to get a kill. Every vehicle is so slow that an one guy (infantry) can easily take it out in about 15 seconds. Some say the multiplayer is great, maybe it is to them, but I dislike it. Fights between 2 full health people can last well over the recommended 30 seconds of intensity and become very boring. But if you are into nearly dying then getting shot in the back, and never getting above a 1.2 kill to death because everyone uses the same gun so there are no advantages, then spend the money on it, I wish I hadn't.… Expand
  3. DomO
    Oct 24, 2009
    1
    Game had promise, but TG killed it with Auto Aim, terrible damage system, crappy net code, hostile forum moderators, no patches, bugged dedicated servers, only a couple servers with players, but thats with bots. Maybe one server is populated at any given time. You can't see full servers, but they don't exist, don't be tricked. This game will bomb fast, only console kiddies play it.
  4. Natef
    Sep 6, 2009
    3
    Great game, but run by a crappy company. the game it self (i.e mechanics) are VERY nice. new idea and everything. however, the multiplayer is a JOKE. The servers are constantly Disconnecting, and the lag is unbearable.
  5. ShadowSaber
    Aug 22, 2012
    4
    ONLY because it has GFWL..... It's the only way to ruin any possible game. Just add Games for Windows Live and you have a useless interface that prevents you from playing.

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#79 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. PC PowerPlay
    70
    This is what Battlefield 2142 should have been. [Dec 2009, p.52]
  2. Multiplayer.it
    60
    Section 8 is a fairly traditional FPS, featuring a couple of interesting points (the launch phase and device management). The story mode is too short, only eight missions, while the online multiplayer mode seems to be fun, with forty players and eighteen maps. Definitely not the best FPS around.
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  3. SpazioGames
    72
    Section 8 is a fun game and immediate. Do not expect anything more. If we want to chase enemies and shoot carelessly is an excellent title for a few hours. Then the boredom and repetitiveness will force us to abandon this title.
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