SiN Episodes: Emergence

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 437 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 307 out of 437
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 437
  3. Negative: 31 out of 437
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  1. SteveD.
    May 31, 2006
    9
    Great game, if you have played the original SiN and enjoyed it then this game is definatly for you. The gameplay was fast and intense, with the difficulty on medium the game is more of a challenge. Great visual effects. The game is powered by the Source engine wich made it eben better! Secrets hidden in levels made me play them over and over again. Only flaw was: No updated multiplayer, Great game, if you have played the original SiN and enjoyed it then this game is definatly for you. The gameplay was fast and intense, with the difficulty on medium the game is more of a challenge. Great visual effects. The game is powered by the Source engine wich made it eben better! Secrets hidden in levels made me play them over and over again. Only flaw was: No updated multiplayer, wich made me pretty angry because I loved the original SiN multiplayer. Hopefully the second episode will include multiplayer and will be a bit longer, SiN Emergance was a bit short. Overall it is a great game and I higly recommend it to all SiN fans and gamers who are new to the SiN universe.… Expand
  2. RyanF.
    Jun 12, 2006
    10
    This is a great game and deserves a higher score than 78!
  3. LuisD.
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    This game is all about non-stop action and succeeds at it.
  4. LawrenceY.
    Jul 11, 2006
    9
    Entertaining -- simple interface -- short. Looking forward to Episode Two.
  5. JasonS.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    To put it simply it is just a fun game to play. I love the fact that it uses the source engine. Its not as good as Half-Life 2 but it is still up there.
  6. JamesW.
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    now i know most people are like "aah its to short, its not as good as half life 2," the just look at the bad points. now ill admit half life 2 is the top of gaming but this game is soo good. the graphics are beutiful, the guns are strong, the enemy's are the smartest I have ever faced. this game is a masterpeice in the fine art of blowing stuff up and killing everything that moves, now i know most people are like "aah its to short, its not as good as half life 2," the just look at the bad points. now ill admit half life 2 is the top of gaming but this game is soo good. the graphics are beutiful, the guns are strong, the enemy's are the smartest I have ever faced. this game is a masterpeice in the fine art of blowing stuff up and killing everything that moves, from helicopters to giant mutants to guys on jetpacks, this is the game fot the action movie star in you.… Expand
  7. ChaseM.
    Jul 27, 2006
    8
    This game is fun at first, but it would have been less repetitive-feeling if there were more weapons and different enemys in which to pick up guns from. My only real gripes for the actual storyline game is that you only get 3 guns, the pistol, shotgun, and Assault Rifle. But what I really like about this game is the ARENA mode where those 3 weapons are more than enough, it's This game is fun at first, but it would have been less repetitive-feeling if there were more weapons and different enemys in which to pick up guns from. My only real gripes for the actual storyline game is that you only get 3 guns, the pistol, shotgun, and Assault Rifle. But what I really like about this game is the ARENA mode where those 3 weapons are more than enough, it's definantly an improvement on the original SiN I think, it's worth buying for all 3 games but I think it'd be better off selling this game only for a lower price. Definantly worth buying though, just to show off your highscores and try to get a higher one in arena mode.… Expand
  8. ToddG.
    Aug 13, 2006
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game this much in ages, no question, definatly a.
  9. TimA.
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    A Wonderfull Game, (part in help of the source engine) and other in part of a nice story and great graphics ( the Ladies are Lookers)
  10. AustingD.
    Aug 31, 2006
    9
    good game but short with not enough weapons.
  11. SeanR.
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    Awesome - I waited 5 years for this game and was not disappointed!
  12. bokfu1
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    Wow this game is a breath of fresh air from all the crap out there. Play and see for yourself. the only sad thing is we may never play any new episodes.
  13. BrentM.
    Oct 24, 2007
    9
    I enjoyed this version of Sin a lot. I can't wait to see what happens to Blade next. I am eager for the next episode.
  14. MikeB.
    May 22, 2007
    10
    this game was so funny i laughed my bazam off the whole time.... the makers actually added some really funny things the girl says if you stare at her butt or boobs for too long!!!! like WHAT ARE YOU LOOKIN AT? or when you look at her breast too long she says HEY EYES UP HERE! or something to that affect. it was so funny i had to show everyone... and yes i did keep looking just to see if this game was so funny i laughed my bazam off the whole time.... the makers actually added some really funny things the girl says if you stare at her butt or boobs for too long!!!! like WHAT ARE YOU LOOKIN AT? or when you look at her breast too long she says HEY EYES UP HERE! or something to that affect. it was so funny i had to show everyone... and yes i did keep looking just to see if she would say something...AND THE WRITERS KNEW PPL WOULD LOOK!!!.. ill bet everyone in here knows this yet noone would say it as it may make them appear "weird" to other ppl... but the writers were obviously so sure that ppl would look that they added this laughable part to the game...… Expand
  15. JamesHiggins
    Jun 26, 2007
    8
    It is excellent game... I hope to grab some games for the steam... However, I had some issue about the weapons.... I prefer more heavy weaponry... for example: chain guns and rocket launcher that has the Heatseeking guidance head and laser guided missiles.... These current weapons that was offered in this game are useless if used to attack the big monsters like one in last level and also It is excellent game... I hope to grab some games for the steam... However, I had some issue about the weapons.... I prefer more heavy weaponry... for example: chain guns and rocket launcher that has the Heatseeking guidance head and laser guided missiles.... These current weapons that was offered in this game are useless if used to attack the big monsters like one in last level and also are useless in attacking the aircraft... I kept running out of ammos if I attack against the aircraft.... The aircraft kept flying around avoiding the ammos that I intend to hit the aircraft. Expand the weapon choices.... add on the heavy weapons and aslo add on the energy based weapons that is used in the Sin!!!… Expand
  16. JohnM.
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    Very good looking, funny and all the way great action episode with low price.
  17. kingjoh5
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Very Good, solid FPS. After reading the other posts it amazes me how people have forgotten what a FPS actually is. If you want interactive movies that hold your hand all the way through a game then get FEAR or one of the WW2 games.
    This game has solid story, graphics, music and AI. Yes the AI is very good, maybe not as good as Far Cry, but then what game does?    … Expand
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    the game is a little difficult but it is worth remembering that you are playing HALF LIFE 2

    I love Valve engine physics
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#76 Best PC Game of 2006
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#83 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Yahoo!
    80
    While it has its flaws, it's paced well, full of action, and managed to keep us smiling all the way to the end. With a tweak here and a polish there, Ritual could really be onto something good. Bring on part two.
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  2. GameSpot
    73
    This is a pretty-looking, short, budget-priced, by-the-numbers futuristic shooter that's most notable for its episodic nature and its old heritage.
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    It's a bland taste to a cultured palette. But it's fun, too, and self-aware.
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