SiN Episodes: Emergence

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 437 Ratings

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  1. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
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  2. 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
  3. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    Очень обидно за эту игру. Действительно могло получиться что-то стоящее, если бы разрабы не решились на идею создания эпизодов, но время расставило всё на свои места. Half-Life 2 сейчас бессмертная классика, а Sin забытый клон, который живёт только в сердцах фанатов, таких как я, которые мечтают однажды увидеть продолжение. Может даже продолжение не той самой истории, которая оборвалась вОчень обидно за эту игру. Действительно могло получиться что-то стоящее, если бы разрабы не решились на идею создания эпизодов, но время расставило всё на свои места. Half-Life 2 сейчас бессмертная классика, а Sin забытый клон, который живёт только в сердцах фанатов, таких как я, которые мечтают однажды увидеть продолжение. Может даже продолжение не той самой истории, которая оборвалась в 2006 году, а хотя бы что-то по этой весёлой вселенной.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. ave
    Apr 23, 2017
    6
    The original SiN (no pun) offered a fresh and distinct experience the time it went out. SiN Episodes started with many interesting choices : episodic distribution, dynamic difficulty adjustment, source engine, but if the result is not "bad" it's not "great" either. The level design is somewhat inventive in the "corridor shooter" style, but the enemies have a smell of déjà vu and the combatThe original SiN (no pun) offered a fresh and distinct experience the time it went out. SiN Episodes started with many interesting choices : episodic distribution, dynamic difficulty adjustment, source engine, but if the result is not "bad" it's not "great" either. The level design is somewhat inventive in the "corridor shooter" style, but the enemies have a smell of déjà vu and the combat is not that engaging. The storytelling is mostly done througth forced dialog and cutscenes which is kinda dated now. All in all, I think SiN Emergence actually lacks memorable moments.… Expand
  6. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    2/13/2012 I am truly aggrieved that Ritual Entertainment went under not long after the release of this title, as it made a very strong start to what I feel would have been a fun series of games. I don't even remember how I came to be in possession of Emergence, but I sense I bought it because it included the first Sin game, a singleplayer FPS based on the Half-Life engine that I did not2/13/2012 I am truly aggrieved that Ritual Entertainment went under not long after the release of this title, as it made a very strong start to what I feel would have been a fun series of games. I don't even remember how I came to be in possession of Emergence, but I sense I bought it because it included the first Sin game, a singleplayer FPS based on the Half-Life engine that I did not have the opportunity to play when it first released. While Sin was a good game in it's own right, I feel like Emergence more fully realized the vision of the game's setting- A gung-ho paramilitary police force battling the agents of a genetic research firm gone mad. Besides, how many games have a black protagonist that isn't a racial caricature?… Expand
  7. witlessfrost
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Make it look like an accident,Blade!BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'#!!!!!!!!!!
  8. rudinzoto
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    i NEED MORE BLADE, BLADE! j k
  9. BobKat
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    This game was highly under-rated. The action is a rapid, adrenaline rush with vivid, constantly changing environments. There should have been a Episode 2, but unfortunately, there wasn't. I have replayed this game multiple times and get a rush every time. The graphics are excellent and the game-play addictive. The main character is you, essentially, and playing with you is a fem fataleThis game was highly under-rated. The action is a rapid, adrenaline rush with vivid, constantly changing environments. There should have been a Episode 2, but unfortunately, there wasn't. I have replayed this game multiple times and get a rush every time. The graphics are excellent and the game-play addictive. The main character is you, essentially, and playing with you is a fem fatale that will not only knock your socks off, but she can kick butt and is an an enjoyable companion to play with. Everything about this game was A+. Highly recommended.… Expand
  10. dumle
    Dec 21, 2012
    4
    Sin Emergence is an average game at best. Its short campaign is functional although a bit short (3 hours long) and its story is kind of bland. The gunplay works alright , neither good or bad. The enemy-variety is also ok but that has more to do with the short length of the game than the amount of different enemies. The gun-variety is however quite awful with only 3 standard guns to yourSin Emergence is an average game at best. Its short campaign is functional although a bit short (3 hours long) and its story is kind of bland. The gunplay works alright , neither good or bad. The enemy-variety is also ok but that has more to do with the short length of the game than the amount of different enemies. The gun-variety is however quite awful with only 3 standard guns to your disposal. If the game was a bit longer and if there were some more guns then i would say that this game is quite average. The current game is however a below average shooter that i would only recommend to bored fans of the genre who gets the chance to pick up the game for a cheap price. Perhaps that wouldn't be the case if the episodes-idea didn't get cancelled but that hardly affect the current games quality.… Expand
  11. suneater
    Dec 13, 2012
    6
    Had great potential but the devs disappeared after being bought out. This is still worth picking up because it's dirt cheap now and has some creative gameplay elements like the adaptive difficulty that changes depending on how bad you are at video games. As a game magazine once said, "it puts the hooters back in shooters"!
  12. Mandala
    Dec 25, 2010
    4
    This game was weak. It seemed completely uninspired, with the4 most generic of action. On top of that, it has an auto difficulty adjusting issue where if you load a saved game after you die, the game will keep getting harder until the point where it's impossible. The only way to avoid that is to not load a saved game when you die. It's completely stupid. Who doesn't load saved games whenThis game was weak. It seemed completely uninspired, with the4 most generic of action. On top of that, it has an auto difficulty adjusting issue where if you load a saved game after you die, the game will keep getting harder until the point where it's impossible. The only way to avoid that is to not load a saved game when you die. It's completely stupid. Who doesn't load saved games when they die?

    I loved the original SiN, and was hoping for a lot from this. It's no wonder that Ritual packed up shop after this game failed in the market. I don't know how anyone could expect success by releasing the most bland and recycled FPS on the market.    … Expand
  13. spartan-117
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    A good remake of half life 2.Good graphics good ai the weapons sound ok and the levels are well designed.There are only 3 weapons in the game but if you know how to use them it should not be a backdraw.And boy what nice chicks are in the game.The only backdraw is the short campaign.
  14. PhilWainman
    Jul 29, 2009
    9
    I absolutely love this game, but being part 1, of game which was meant to be made of multiple episodes, it is quite short (5 hours play through at a guess). Sadly part 2 never got made, and being a Steam online registered game, does put many people off. Still, what it lacks in length, it makes up for in quality, and it can be bought quite cheap now too.
  15. AmiraliM
    Jan 26, 2009
    7
    While the first episode isn't that bad, it seems only to serve as a teaser for more to come from the boys at Ritual. Though, I've recently heard that Ritual have sold themselves to mumbo-jumbo since they were probably financially crippled. this is quite a shame since they gave their best performance on this one. I have to admit, before buying this product, I attempted to do a While the first episode isn't that bad, it seems only to serve as a teaser for more to come from the boys at Ritual. Though, I've recently heard that Ritual have sold themselves to mumbo-jumbo since they were probably financially crippled. this is quite a shame since they gave their best performance on this one. I have to admit, before buying this product, I attempted to do a reaserch of my own. I was very disapointed with the story and I still am, since Ritual cannot create a good plot and some acceptable dialogue. I can already predict exactly what would happen at the end, though I am still currrently waiting for Ritual to release their source codes or give permissions to Garry Newman so I can spawn the ragdolls and reinact the ending and voice them over in a humerous way. The art department certainly did a very well job on creating some interesting eye candy, but unfortunantly that is as far as the characters can go because of the flawed plot and bad script. While it is sadly true that this game has less guns that your average c-grade source mod, the lternative fire modes attempt to fill the empty seats. It depends what kind of a gamer you are, weather you would be satisfied by this arsenal or not. The game can be fun as a standalone product, but you may notice its shortcomings when you compare it with other games of the same genre or even the original Sin. The characters failed to impress me, though at least they were good looking and well designed. Though, Ritual took the story too seriously and changed the comic book like tone of the original sin into a more serious one. For example, John R. Blade (yeah, he sure doesn't sound like a porn star) has only three or four highly insignificant lines of dialogue and most of the time he is mute. HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO SYMPATHISE/EMPATHISE WITH THIS GUY? If his only reactions are from his co-workers, then how can I know what HE is thinkinng? Or lets look at Jessica Cannon (no, I'm serious. Stop laughing. These guys are seriously not porn stars). She seem to have no goal of her own and she is overly dedicated not to the corps, but to John. Why, is she not human? Heven't the guys at Ritual ever gotten laid?...Actually, the answer for that is obvious. The villians also quite unconvincing. They are more like middle aged fashion models. Sorry guys, you have failed to scare me. The future for these episodes are very bleak, but if a miracle does occur and if Ritual get suddenly rich from blowing their socks, I hope they improve on their concept and find a good writer. [To Ritual] As for the humor guys, please don't include those memes of the old. Lurk moar around the Internet or jus try Encyclopedia Dramatica. I'm sure you can gather more material for more jokes on future episodes.… Expand
  16. ChrisK
    Sep 27, 2008
    9
    I purchased this game back in the date of it's release (2006), but It wasn't until 2008 that I was actually able to play it. The overall enjoyment I got from this game was virtually freaking kick ass. The graphics are top notch clear and crisp many of the background scenery reminds me of Final Fantasy. The character designs and costumes are idealistic and not over the top. A I purchased this game back in the date of it's release (2006), but It wasn't until 2008 that I was actually able to play it. The overall enjoyment I got from this game was virtually freaking kick ass. The graphics are top notch clear and crisp many of the background scenery reminds me of Final Fantasy. The character designs and costumes are idealistic and not over the top. A choice of three weapons is clean and simple, though I have to improve my aim badly with a pistol, but everything else hits the mark. This game sure isn't a walk in the park even for the six hours it took me to complete it. I had lot count of the times I was left startled, even when I play it again I'll still jump. Accuracy pays is the only thing I can suggest to anyone thinking of playing this game, your enemies don't mess around. This game isn't just a pretty graphics shoot them up it test's gamers instincts on a number of levels, so be warned you will have to do some creative routing around. The story makes for an overall classic FPS style, and doesn't venture over the top. The only down side is once you complete the only episode you just wish there were more, you get hooked on the quality this game offers you.… Expand
  17. StasSagdeyev
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    Hey I must say I spent quite a time in late 90s playing Sin. Let's see what have we got now.
    Familiar characters, humour, action. New storyline, better graphics, lack of weapons. But, hey! Wasn't it only the beginning?! A lot of people still hope they're going to make further episodes. Playing Episode 1: Emergence was extremely enjoyable!
  18. JasonG.
    Jul 4, 2008
    9
    I just love this game! It might not be the greatest FPS for those entrenched in the genre but the story and game is allot of fun. High testosterone, high Intensity, pulpy fiction, sci-fi, are all words that can be used to describe what this game is about. If the idea of playing the role of "Blade" a hero tough guy super cop in a cyber punk setting while battling the corporate SinTEK I just love this game! It might not be the greatest FPS for those entrenched in the genre but the story and game is allot of fun. High testosterone, high Intensity, pulpy fiction, sci-fi, are all words that can be used to describe what this game is about. If the idea of playing the role of "Blade" a hero tough guy super cop in a cyber punk setting while battling the corporate SinTEK minions of your Evil arch nemesis (who happens to be a voluptuous super sexy babe named "Elexis Sinclaire") sounds like a fun concept then Sin might be just what you need! There are only 4 weapons to collect in game. The good news is that each of the 4 is useful from start to finish. Each weapon is a different distinct tool. The 3 guns have alternate ammo fire and are unique from one another, even though there are only 3 gun ( +grenades) to pick from they do give you allot of possibilities. Even during final level I was still choosing the magnum at times for certain shots. Sin uses a modified "Source engine" and as a result feel allot like HL2. The games atmosphere and setting by contrast might remind you of Deus Ex (only it has much more crisper and intense action scenes but with less detective work and puzzles. I feel it's a shame Ritual was bought out and will not be making an episode 2 in the near future... I do hope however that the new company might pick it up again sometime before people forget the story or at least sell the rights to someone else who is interested in continuing the project because I really can't tell you how much fun I have had playing this short, immature, macho action hero, Sci-fi ,pulp fiction episode.… Expand
  19. Scree
    Jul 4, 2008
    7
    As far as being an FPS, this rocks. Just turn the challenge slider up a ways. As for being a good game, well, there's no denying p0wning the enemy is fun, however repetitive it may be in this episode. And unfortunately it will be the only episode (unless people do something with that SDK, I suppose?). Anyhoo, nice fun and can be tense at times, but it's no HL2 (which is an As far as being an FPS, this rocks. Just turn the challenge slider up a ways. As for being a good game, well, there's no denying p0wning the enemy is fun, however repetitive it may be in this episode. And unfortunately it will be the only episode (unless people do something with that SDK, I suppose?). Anyhoo, nice fun and can be tense at times, but it's no HL2 (which is an inevitable comparison for style and playability, especially since this game is on the Source engine too).… Expand
  20. BradyS.
    May 25, 2008
    6
    A first person shooter with a selection of... three guns to choose from?? I'm sorry, but even with my favorite gaming engine (the one from Half-Life 2... Source, is it called?) backing it, this short game is still just... boring.
  21. OliverD
    Feb 10, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. I absoloutely love it, people say that Ritual have put no effort in, do they realise how many little gems there are. There are about twenty phone numbers you can ring and get different messages. The AI actually comments on what you're looking at. And there's loads of secret areas. It is awesome.
  22. 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.
  23. JohnM.
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    Very good looking, funny and all the way great action episode with low price.
  24. 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.
  25. MateoTTR
    Oct 2, 2007
    5
    Poor scenario and gameplay, very repetitive, bad game.
  26. JoeP.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    Great game play, story line keeps game ineresting and increases playability.
  27. Quartoggiaro
    Jul 1, 2007
    6
    Sin is back, anyway this is not its best appearence. The game has some problems like the original (it's very slow on my P4), the story is not great (Radek and the new girl are useless chars) and it can be completed in five hours.... Bad bad bad! It must be saved from the oblivion of the bad games because it includes the original Sin which is a bit hard to find and still fun.
  28. 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
  29. MichaelI.
    Jun 22, 2007
    8
    I didn't hear about SiN until emergance. I bought the pre-order and played SiN 1 (it must have been great 6 years ago.) Anyway, I enjoyed SiN Emergence. I was fun. A little short, but then again this is episode content, so I guess this is what is to be expected. Too bad it looks like we'll never get the rest of it.
  30. PeterJ.
    Jun 18, 2007
    9
    Great game but too short, really hoping they continue with the episodes. It has it all. Really fun and challenging.
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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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