Without Warning

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2005
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 15 out of 25
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    70
    There's no denying what unabashed, volatile fun Without Warning is. But blowing people and stuff up over and over again soon gets tiresome and it's precisely then that the early promise evaporates. [PSW]
  2. BonusStage
    70
    Similarly to a game like "The Getaway," Without Warning is one of those games people will either take in and enjoy for what it is or hate with abandon due to its frustrating camera problems and derivative plot that never fully delivers on its unique premise.
  3. Game Informer
    65
    With no engaging story or personalities, this title doesn't even come close to hooking you with its shifting, convergent story lines - unlike Without Warning's supposed inspiration, the show "24." [Nov 2005, p.148]
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  5. GameBiz
    60
    Following 6 different storylines works well but I think the developers were aiming for more when they set out and the game just stops short of the goals.
  6. GameCritics
    55
    Sadly, anything good about the game gets bogged down in the mindless, repetitive blasting.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    With a better targeting system and more free-form gameplay, this could have been a winner. [Dec 2005, p.130]
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  8. GameSpy
    50
    It doesn't help matters that the game plays like a mindless shooter-by-numbers.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    50
    It focuses too much on the Timeline gimmick but doesn't quite make it feel like a natural part of the gameplay.
  10. 3DAvenue
    50
    A game that should have been on the PSP. It's perfect for the portable market and there is no reason why Circle shouldn't now port this. However on the PS2 it doesn't work at all because console games need to have deep, long levels with an interesting storyline, neither of which this game has.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 2, 2022
    6
    This game has everything I admire in a beautiful shooting game like.... you kill someone and his body doesn't disappear. but the game is notThis game has everything I admire in a beautiful shooting game like.... you kill someone and his body doesn't disappear. but the game is not that fun after finishing, very average game… Full Review »
  2. HaroldG.
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    This game looks great on the PS2 and the action is OTT and fun.....too bad it was badly received.
  3. FrankieA.
    Dec 19, 2005
    3
    This game did nothing to capture my interest. It was doomed from the start for several reasons. Bad camera, cruddy control, bland gameplay This game did nothing to capture my interest. It was doomed from the start for several reasons. Bad camera, cruddy control, bland gameplay and a story that flew through one ear and out the other. It took an effort just to continue playing. It could have been so much better, had creators/developers followed through and at least attempted to create a decent game. Giving the game a three is generous.… Full Review »
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