Binary Domain

 PlayStation 3
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 216 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 167 out of 216
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 216
  3. Negative: 15 out of 216
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  1. Ahmed8ibra
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played the story os something else for sure you know it's Yakuza developer so i am not amazed
  2. RASoub
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Thanks for the quarintine i had the time to finish this game, and holy **** man the game is alot better then i thought, between 2013 to 2020 i just played the first hour and leave the game, and i regret so much for not finishing the game before.
    The story is amazing and the gameplay at the biggining is little bad and boring, but after you upgrade your aim and damage, the game becomes    Thanks for the quarintine i had the time to finish this game, and holy **** man the game is alot better then i thought, between 2013 to 2020 i just played the first hour and leave the game, and i regret so much for not finishing the game before.
    The story is amazing and the gameplay at the biggining is little bad and boring, but after you upgrade your aim and damage, the game becomes better and better.
    shooting the robots is very satified and there is alot of boss fights, and thats what i love from a game.
    this is slow based game of vanquish, while vanquish is very kick ass but binary domain make a better game in many things.
    there is to much boss fights and many of them is very diffrents then others.
    story is much better while very unique environment in each level.
    AI companion is good and you give them orders to help you.

    The game aged very good, except if you are a very fast based game, this could be little annoying at the biggining, but you need to move forward and get used to it, ant its worth it.    … Expand
  3. soahknam
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Good game, good story and gameplay, you must play it.

    STORY:9
    GAMEPLAY: 8
    MUSIC: 8
    VISUALS: 9

    PERSONAL SCORE: 9 >> A JEWELL
  4. mglandenberg
    Mar 18, 2021
    8
    Good game with nice action. The story is good with some twists. At the end it's a bit to long. But it was fun playing it
  5. Malkevian
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Отличный шутер от третьего лица с интонационно механикой отношений между тобой и твоей командой, в этой игре буквально все твои действия влияют на их отношение к тебе, буть то удачная шутка или меткий выстрел. Зачем тебе все это, да очень просто в мясных перестрелках только союзники с хорошим отношением будут тебя прикрывать и выполнят приказы. Самое интересное что приказы можно отдаватьОтличный шутер от третьего лица с интонационно механикой отношений между тобой и твоей командой, в этой игре буквально все твои действия влияют на их отношение к тебе, буть то удачная шутка или меткий выстрел. Зачем тебе все это, да очень просто в мясных перестрелках только союзники с хорошим отношением будут тебя прикрывать и выполнят приказы. Самое интересное что приказы можно отдавать как при помощи нажатия кнопок так и голосом, игра воспринимает около 60 команд, которые к тому же можно настроить в меню! Перестрелки также вычленены на уровне что удивительно учитывая мыло опыт разработчиков в этом жанре. Сюжет тоже великолепен, если вам интересна тема человекоподобных андроидов. Очень рекомендую не проходить мимо этой игры!… Expand
  6. Jotahsmcgames
    Mar 8, 2020
    9
    Buen juego de acción en tercera persona, una historia interesante y una interacción con los npc's más que aceptable. Ya habian muchos juegos de humanos contra Zombies o extraterrestres. Un muy buen juego de ciencia ficción.
  7. PictoPirate
    May 17, 2017
    7
    A good story with interesting characters, a solid shooting mechanic and some quality boss fights Binary Domain is a very good game with one major flaw for a game designed with it in mind the voice controls are shocking.
  8. Jellybean15
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    Binary Domain is truly the definition of a hidden gem. A fantastic game that never got the popularity or mainstream success it deserved. It's only real flaw is the lack of an ability to stand out in a genre saturated to the brim with shooters, but that doesn't stop it from being a very satisfying experience.

    First off, the shooting and cover mechanics are phenomenal, very reminiscent of    Binary Domain is truly the definition of a hidden gem. A fantastic game that never got the popularity or mainstream success it deserved. It's only real flaw is the lack of an ability to stand out in a genre saturated to the brim with shooters, but that doesn't stop it from being a very satisfying experience.

    First off, the shooting and cover mechanics are phenomenal, very reminiscent of games like Mass Effect 2. The shooting feels good, and the cover system and dodging works fantastic, making you feel like a badass as you pull off some crazy maneuvers. The main hook BD has is that all enemies you fight are robots with armor that can be chipped away to weaken them. Destroying armor is not only essential, allowing you to create weaknesses or exploits, but it also rewards you with credits to upgrade your weapons. Shockingly, upgrading your weapons is actually tangible and you can feel the difference and how much more powerful your gun becomes as you progress.

    Every form of gameplay can get somewhat boring though, so BD takes the initiative and always throws something different or new into the action to keep the game fresh. It ultimately stops the game from getting boring and repetitive, even if some of these small sections were a little annoying. What also impressed me were the very well done boss fights. Using the same hook as the standard enemies, the bosses have armor that can be chipped away to reveal weak spots, allowing you to fully destroy limbs and other integral parts to the machine. This either kills them or opens up another weak spot of theirs for you to pump all your ammo into. Each boss - big and small - has different tactics and styles of fighting, making each encounter different and fun.

    The only things wrong with the gameplay are the other two gimmicks it tries to implement. BD tries to add in using a microphone to give specific commands and responses to your comrades, but it barely functions. Just turn it off immediately. Also, the trust system - which centers around your comrades liking you - is another nice gimmick, in which you choose the correct responses to an ally's questions, save them in battle, or perform admirably in combat. Choose negative responses or accidentally shoot them and their trust will go down. It's a good attempt, but it only succeeds in annoying you. Shooting a comrade who gets directly in front of your gun on purpose while firing is always annoying, or at least it was until you realize what little consequence the trust system actually has. Even when at full trust, your allies performance doesn't feel any different. It might be because of the badly programmed AI, which is present in both the allies and enemies alike. However, this problem is remedied by giving you allies' huge damage thresholds, and it also makes enemies easier to deal with.

    Overall, the sound quality and voice acting are well done, but the most surprising part of the presentation is the graphics. Three years after its initial release and this game still looks great, with great character models, detailed textures and backgrounds, the graphics of this game still hold up.

    However, the biggest surprise about Binary Domain is the well done story mode. Centering on "Hollow Children" or androids, these robots look and act just like humans. They even think they're human by having false memories implanted in their heads, and it leads to some great twists in the story. They're able to eat, feel emotions, and even reproduce with regular humans, creating hybrids, which are humans with no mechanics, but are stronger, faster, and have better immune systems compared to the average human. The hybrids and hollow children give this game some great lore, but the story itself is good as well. Taking place as Dan "The Survivor," you head up a group of soldiers sent to hunt down these hollow children and their creator. The story is simple, straight forward, and a little cliche, but it's surprisingly engaging for a story in a military shooter. The rights of the hollow children and the hybrids touches on some very real current moral issues. The prejudice, ignorance and hypocrisy towards these robots and their offspring is infuriating, but it accurately represents a lot of human history. The events surrounding these morale issue stands out, and it honestly made me look at the protagonist and his allies in a negative light on occasion. Their hatred and willingness to put these people down disturbed me. As for Dan, his story is entertaining, with fleshed out characters and moments that truly hold impact or make you laugh. Binary Domain's story is truly the most memorable thing in this game.

    Lastly, the multiplayer community for this game is largely gone, and it's not even considered very good multiplayer either way, so it's best to avoid it altogether and play this game for its story.

    Overall, Binary Domain is a great game, with solid gameplay and an awesome story. It's a true hidden gem that deserves your attention.    … Expand
  9. wishanem
    Feb 18, 2015
    7
    This game is like an interactive 1980's action movie, all the way down to the paper-thin characters and the constant explosions.

    When it tries to be over-the-top and silly, it really works. When there are extended sequences of dialogue or the game tries to address serious subject, it falls flat. I appreciate the attempts at depth, but this game has the subtlety of a Michael Bay movie    This game is like an interactive 1980's action movie, all the way down to the paper-thin characters and the constant explosions.

    When it tries to be over-the-top and silly, it really works. When there are extended sequences of dialogue or the game tries to address serious subject, it falls flat. I appreciate the attempts at depth, but this game has the subtlety of a Michael Bay movie and all of the cultural sensitivity of a John Wayne film.

    When you’ve got gunfighting down, stick to the gunfights.    … Expand
  10. Freddo222
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Uhuhu, i loved this one! I seriously loved every aspect of this game! Good graphics, good characters, good level design, good story and battling huge robots never gets old for me! For me one of the best games for the PS3!
  11. lazatoy
    Aug 30, 2014
    6
    You know, for a while now I've wanted to play this, and when PS Plus gave it to me, who could resist?
    I mean, the setup is pure brilliance: You play a member of some force with a terminator-like setup, and you can use your mic to give tips to your fellow followers, but be careful because if you play your dice wrong, your teammates will no longer follow in your orders. Just thinking about    You know, for a while now I've wanted to play this, and when PS Plus gave it to me, who could resist?
    I mean, the setup is pure brilliance: You play a member of some force with a terminator-like setup, and you can use your mic to give tips to your fellow followers, but be careful because if you play your dice wrong, your teammates will no longer follow in your orders. Just thinking about that, the first thing that comes to mind is how FRICKEN AWESOME it would be to play. But... remember siri on the iPhone?
    Remember how she would get things wrong even when you said them with perfection? ...that's kinda like the commands system in this game. Don't get me wrong, it's functional, but even while testing I got allot wrong. At least it works for actual gameplay, but even then it's kind of hard to try to give you fellow teammates commands. I still haven't tried multiplayer, and I will soon. The gunplay also works in a way that's fine, and when your not raging over how the damn microphone can't pick up a single f*cking thing you're saying, the teammates aren't too forgettable, then again, I've seen more memorable characters in the likes of the walking dead and the last of us.
    The story, however, is mediocre at best. The terminator-like setup gets you excited to hear what the story is, then you watch a few cut scenes that can be described in 1-2 sentences... wow.
    It is a fun game to play, don't get me wrong, but it's also really flawed in the areas that had me mostly hyped for it.
    6 out of 10,

    +Fun Gunplay
    +a great setup...
    -...that's partially wasted due to technical issues and so forth.

    Though I have a ruff time suggesting this, if you can get past screaming in the microphone because
    the game won't pick up a damn thing you're saying, then I would recommend you pick this up, whether it be boxed or digital.    … Expand
  12. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    Underrated sleeper, Binary Domain is iRobot cross with any third person cover based shooter. It's really well executed and everything works. There is a relationship system which denotes who'll survive which leads to multiple endings and replay value. It has some insane boss battles and the game is by no mean a breeze. It has a good variety of weapons and the futuristic setting is niceUnderrated sleeper, Binary Domain is iRobot cross with any third person cover based shooter. It's really well executed and everything works. There is a relationship system which denotes who'll survive which leads to multiple endings and replay value. It has some insane boss battles and the game is by no mean a breeze. It has a good variety of weapons and the futuristic setting is nice and varied. It looks pretty good too. You can pick it up real cheap and I recommend you do. 8/10… Expand
  13. Sebas236
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    Story: 8 out of 10 Graphics: 8 out of 10 Gameplay: 8.5 out of 10 Fun: 8 out of 10 Controls: 8 out of 10 Ease to Learn: 8.5 out of 10
    Multiplayer: 5 out of 10
    Length: 7.5 out of 10
    Re-play: 7 out of 10
    Audio: 8.5 out of 10
    Bugs/Glitches: barely any
  14. Puante
    Feb 19, 2014
    8
    Well lets say first that i didn't even know this game existed before Playstation decided to put it on free for Plus membership. At first i wasn't sure if i wanted to give it a shot with the low reviews and all... But if you are in the same situation in which i was: do it.
    Lets start with the bad:
    This game is not flawless, the characters are a bit too much and stereotypical, but not bad.    Well lets say first that i didn't even know this game existed before Playstation decided to put it on free for Plus membership. At first i wasn't sure if i wanted to give it a shot with the low reviews and all... But if you are in the same situation in which i was: do it.
    Lets start with the bad:
    This game is not flawless, the characters are a bit too much and stereotypical, but not bad. They are just not has interesting has characters in other series, lets say Mass Effect for example. I would say that they are between pretty good and cliched. Something else that was very frustrating for me was the music. There is almost no music in this game, the overall sound is good, but when you hear some kind of music you might like it, or not all at like me. I listen to a lot of music, but here it is like a medley of some techno rock, very Japanese kind of music, which is ok for some people, and they keep the volume very low at the same time. Which is like listening to Dragonforce at a very low volume while trying to beat a boss that send you waves of stunning rockets up your ass and THAT is an annoying experience. This bring me to the real annoying part of this game. This game can get very F***ing irritating when it wants. Some bosses are awesome to fight and to look at. They are very japoneses in the aesthetic and this time in a very good way. But some of them have some really randoms events which will kill you and make you restart the 15 minutes fights for no reason. I love hard game. I LOVE Dark Souls kind of very hard bosses that make you try on over and over and still you can overcome him. In this game when you die to a boss it wont be fun at all. Only 2 or 3 bosses are that bad. I think of a boss that keep sending freaking rockets at you and stun locks you over and over and even if i didn't die to that boss, it wasn't a good experience: i don't like to lose the control of my character for half the fight (and a 15 min one).
    Now the good:
    Firstly, the combat system, which is amazing. For a third person shooter with cover, i think its pretty much better than the one in Gears of War, even though i like this last one a lot. What make it so good is the way you fight the robots and dismember them, it make the fights very dynamics and entertaining still the last minutes, and this is pure joy. Like i said, i was not a big fan of the character development in this game even if it is not that bad, but the real charm in here come from the background of the universe which is nicely done in many ways. At first, it feels like a boring copy of Deus Ex. After 1 hour or 2 you realize that it is much much more. They did put a lot of love in the making of this world and it shows, and just for that this game worth the 10 hours of your time. There is also a very good variety of enemies and weapon. Too bad you can't change your primary weapon.
    Oh and i forgot. Do NOT buy/download this game for the multiplayer. I did try it a bit and it was mostly a frustrating experience because of d/c and a strange ganking experience which include me spawning and getting exploded by a rocket around 0.5 second after (like i said, I don't like having rockets in my face and not being able to avoid them).
    With all that said, i did like this game a lot. If you can forget the couples of irritating experiences, the bad music (for me) and the 10 hours campaign long without multiplayer, you should really try it.
    8.2/10    … Expand
  15. bornblind
    Feb 14, 2014
    4
    BY FAR one of the worst games I have played in awhile. I made an account on here just to share my disbelief at how high a score this has. I played it for free on PS+ and gave it about an hour of my time. The story and voice acting is corny. Here are some key points on why I will never play anything by this studio ever again.

    -The AI team mates complain when you shoot them but will    BY FAR one of the worst games I have played in awhile. I made an account on here just to share my disbelief at how high a score this has. I played it for free on PS+ and gave it about an hour of my time. The story and voice acting is corny. Here are some key points on why I will never play anything by this studio ever again.

    -The AI team mates complain when you shoot them but will constantly run in front of you causing you to lose vital "trust points" for shooting them.
    -Linear levels with very little variety
    -Graphics are ugly
    -Terrible shooter mechanics    … Expand
  16. Ruegrong
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    Great game, the story is amazing. I was skeptical at first but after watching the amazing trailer, I started playing it. The story is amazing, the character have great chemistry. They can be very humorious and serious which goes to show the voice acting is spot on. The feel of the weapons are great, especially when you shoot robot limb from limb. You can also upgrade the weapons addingGreat game, the story is amazing. I was skeptical at first but after watching the amazing trailer, I started playing it. The story is amazing, the character have great chemistry. They can be very humorious and serious which goes to show the voice acting is spot on. The feel of the weapons are great, especially when you shoot robot limb from limb. You can also upgrade the weapons adding a little RPG element to the game. The biggest problem is the voice command support, Yelling"stop" and having the computer translate it as "charge" is beyond me. I stopped using the mic for squad commands and used button commands instead.… Expand
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    A surprising gem that I probably would not have picked up on if not for PS Plus. A great story, awesome characters, and satisfying action make this a 3rd person shooter that I recommend you don't pass by. The core gameplay is what you would expect from a cover based 3rd person shooter, but the game manages to feel fresh thanks to it's satisfying combat encounters, despite it's veryA surprising gem that I probably would not have picked up on if not for PS Plus. A great story, awesome characters, and satisfying action make this a 3rd person shooter that I recommend you don't pass by. The core gameplay is what you would expect from a cover based 3rd person shooter, but the game manages to feel fresh thanks to it's satisfying combat encounters, despite it's very familiar style of gameplay. Shredding enemy robots to pieces with your guns is satisfying and an awesome sight to behold, that is made better once you start upgrading your weapons. I did find the earlier boss battles to be more tedious and irritating than fun, but they get better as the game progresses. As far as multiplayer goes it's fun, but it's clear that it is standing on it's last legs and won't be around much longer. Still, the single-player experience more than makes up for what may end up being a lack of multiplayer.

    So combat is incredibly fun and action packed, but there's much more to the package than just that. Squad interactions are another great feature this title offers. Using either voice commands or manual inputs, you'll be able to interact with your squad at certain points to influence their opinion of you. Act like a jerk or shoot them in combat and they'll dislike you and won't follow your orders. Treat them well and do impressive in combat and they'll have your back and open up to you. This sort of relationship management is one of my favorite aspects of the game and this along with the multiple endings kind of gives the game a slight RPG feel. In case you're wondering if you're not a fan of voice commands, or just don't have a mic, then I can say that the manual input works fine and is a great alternative.

    "Binary Domain" is a great game and one that may be criminally overlooked. If you're looking for an action packed game that has you fighting robots rather than the generic terrorists and zombies that just about every other game seems to have, then this game is worth your time. It's multiplayer may be dying, and some of the boss battles may be tedious, but this is still an excellent game with a single player campaign that's worth a look. In a time when every game is either a sequel or a clone of a popular franchise, this game feels unique and fresh. I personally recommend that you don't let this game pass you by.    … Expand
  18. RetroView25
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    Binary Domain is a SLEEPER HIT THAT IS TOTALLY A HIDDEN GEM GAME ON THE PS3 SYSTEM!!! If YOU??? Are like me and has been craving to play a game with a intriguing thought provoking storyline; then THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU!!! Too often today's games are based on their online play or multi-player aspect which is shame, because their enjoyment is only sustain by their sever support!!! Ask anyBinary Domain is a SLEEPER HIT THAT IS TOTALLY A HIDDEN GEM GAME ON THE PS3 SYSTEM!!! If YOU??? Are like me and has been craving to play a game with a intriguing thought provoking storyline; then THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU!!! Too often today's games are based on their online play or multi-player aspect which is shame, because their enjoyment is only sustain by their sever support!!! Ask any old school gamer who played Phantasy Star 2 Online!!!

    I mean, Binary Domain would easily be the best rated game on the PS3 System, if it wasn't for those HATERS giving it a Negative Review versus the overwhelming Positive Reviews at a 8 to 1 ratio for the Game!!! That speaks for itself...

    This is a Beautiful Visual Game to play and the controls scheme does not hold back the enjoyment of playing the game as a Third Person Shooter... As, the gameplay does resemble "Gears of Wars" series and if you had not played "GOW" being a PS3 owner, then this will be your chance to get a taste of their combat gameplay!!!

    The story is futuristic with a mixture of movies such as: 'I Robot" (2004) although not following the Three Laws of Robotics directives because these robots are trying to KILL YOU!!!, "Vexille" (2007) for displaying a Neo Japan that is isolated from the world & other factors to not give away key plotlines, with a taste of "Ronin" (1998) because there are a lot of action sequences that you will have to navigate throughout the game...

    Another Great Video Game to OWN and Play after you BEAT Binary Domain would be "Alpha Protocol" (2010) that is also on the PS3, although the major criticism against it are for it's numerous game glitches!!! But, this should not in any other way tarnish otherwise a Brilliant Game with open game and "Hardy Boys" multi-endings!!!

    Binary Domain is a Sophisticate game that story line may not be for the feeble minded causal gamer and YES I SAID IT!!!

    10/10    … Expand
  19. sityoazzdown
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    Bionary Domain is what it is, a third person shoot em up, and it's a pretty satisfying one. The game mechanics feel clunky and stiff, but you will get used to it as the game goes on, gameplay is very fun and addictive; however I used dan's rifle like 80% of the whole game. RPG elements of the game were ok. The story was decent, nothing special, I felt like Dan and Faye were the onlyBionary Domain is what it is, a third person shoot em up, and it's a pretty satisfying one. The game mechanics feel clunky and stiff, but you will get used to it as the game goes on, gameplay is very fun and addictive; however I used dan's rifle like 80% of the whole game. RPG elements of the game were ok. The story was decent, nothing special, I felt like Dan and Faye were the only interesting part of the story. The supporting cast were ok, nothing special. What this game exceeds is in the boss fights,very fun,and the variety of enemies it throws at you, it does'nt feel repititive at all, even though all you do is shoot robots. I mean there are zombie robots to shoot at; how can you get mad at a game for that? The ending had twist and turns that felt satisfying, but the MP was below average, not bad; below average, but hey if it means lasting appeal then so be it. In conclusion, good mindless robot shoot em up game that i enjoyed; but something felt missing, whether it be the lackluster weapons, or just a game that is good but not great.… Expand
  20. LilD
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Binary Domain certainly has its faults (the dreadful cover art is definitely one of them), but it feels more original than many games I've played. I'm honestly not a huge Third Person Shooter fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed Binary Domain. With many TPS the controls feel clunky, but Binary Domain's controls feel quick, fluid, and natural. The gameplay is rock solid. The sound of metal onBinary Domain certainly has its faults (the dreadful cover art is definitely one of them), but it feels more original than many games I've played. I'm honestly not a huge Third Person Shooter fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed Binary Domain. With many TPS the controls feel clunky, but Binary Domain's controls feel quick, fluid, and natural. The gameplay is rock solid. The sound of metal on metal as your rounds splinter off android armor is satisfying. Annoyed that some video games take half a dozen shots to take down a human enemy? Well in this game every bullet counts as you'll peel off enemy android armor depending on where you place your shots. You also get more money for head shots, type of enemy, etc. in which you can use to buy upgrades. The battling never gets old. There are plenty of boss battles, quicktime events, etc. that keep the game varied. A thrilling story that initially seems bland like most games, but as it progresses it propels into one that Sci-Fi greats like Isaac Asimov would appreciate. The setting/environments are definitely above average. The entire atmosphere of the game is one that adds to its quality. One thing this game does exceptionally well is the banter between the squad mates during gameplay. They are continuously chatting making it actually feel like you are in a squad instead of playing a videogame with AI teammates. There are a few issues. One is the commands. Some responses just simply don't make sense. Additionally, some of the lines your squad uses was insanely repetitive (more prevalent in the beginning) that happens so often in videogames. Sometimes your squad mates feel completely useless. Next, the boss battles are frustrating. You'll be on the ground for most of them as it is way too easy to get knocked down and your health depletes far too quickly.… Expand
  21. Tokyochuchu
    Dec 1, 2013
    4
    I'll keep this short. Terrible voice controls that keep insisting that you're cursing when you're not, terrible floaty controls, bland enemies, terrible gameplay sequences and terrible dialogue. Basically, Binary Domain is pretty terrible. There are too many great games and life is too short. Avoid and play something better instead.
  22. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Nov 25, 2013
    7
    Binary Domain is a very unique game with an interesting premise. The gameplay isint anything special, its a third person shooter with some rpg elements like choosing who will be on your squad or what you want to tell your teammates to do. The graphics are solid, the cutscenes look great. Their is some re-playability to this game like leveling up your weapons and the muliplayer, but by nowBinary Domain is a very unique game with an interesting premise. The gameplay isint anything special, its a third person shooter with some rpg elements like choosing who will be on your squad or what you want to tell your teammates to do. The graphics are solid, the cutscenes look great. Their is some re-playability to this game like leveling up your weapons and the muliplayer, but by now theirs hardly anyone online. Binary Domain has a decent story mode that can get cheesy at times but it manages to pull through. Hopefully Sega makes a sequel to this game, i really want to see where the Dan and Faye relationship goes. Overall Score= 75/100… Expand
  23. theforeveverwar
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    This game is criminally underrated. The story was magnificent, very interesting themes. The dialogue could be cheesy but I grew to some of the characters. The combat was very fun blowing machines to pieces as well as having a lot of variety the entire time and epic bosses. You will go down a huge slide, drive jet skis, travel on train, etc. I've played many third person shooters, but thisThis game is criminally underrated. The story was magnificent, very interesting themes. The dialogue could be cheesy but I grew to some of the characters. The combat was very fun blowing machines to pieces as well as having a lot of variety the entire time and epic bosses. You will go down a huge slide, drive jet skis, travel on train, etc. I've played many third person shooters, but this ranks amoung of the better ones. The only ones that I can think of that I enjoyed more would be naughty dog's games. Also it is worth noting that there were a few framerate issues but I didn't mind it, this game was awesome and I would definetly recommend it! It's like a lower production.… Expand
  24. mazonik
    Apr 19, 2013
    9
    Binary domain is a great game with a great history, frenetic action shooter, great graphics with some a la vanquish style, the early begginning maybe some railroad prograssion but everything else is good, higly recomended, only real bad thing is the frame rate in some parts, but you can deal with it
  25. JDConspirator
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    Stripped of its unique ideas, you'd be forgiven that this is a hyper generic third person shooter. Luckily there are a few new ideas that give it extensive appeal beyond conformity. Such ideas come in the form of the Voice Recognition System. Whilst the idea is flawed (you need to sound very American to trigger the most elaborate recognition) it's a good idea to give it a slice of novelty.Stripped of its unique ideas, you'd be forgiven that this is a hyper generic third person shooter. Luckily there are a few new ideas that give it extensive appeal beyond conformity. Such ideas come in the form of the Voice Recognition System. Whilst the idea is flawed (you need to sound very American to trigger the most elaborate recognition) it's a good idea to give it a slice of novelty. When giving commands, you have a quasi moral mechanic. Do you act like a fool, and constantly reply in childish and sophomoric ways? Then expect them to ignore you, though they only betray you if you keep slamming your gun into their mush and acting like a noob. The real star of the Domain though is the deformation of your bot foes. Decapitate their head and they'll instantly fire at fellow drones. Shoot out their legs, they'll scrabble over to you in an attempt to take you out. In this way it's more hectic than other shooters. Though there are great ideas at work, it's still all about progression- shooting, following objectives and orders whilst occassionally varying up the repetition with boss fights and some wild excursions. Generally a decent game with great ideas that don't quite congeal into a blockbusting blaster.… Expand
  26. partyintheback
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    Brilliant game! Do not miss it! The gameplay is buttery smooth, making it very satisfying to blast apart robots. The characters are in-depth, interesting and likable. The graphics and art direction are superbly. The boss battles are huge and impressive, making them very satisfying to take out. But most of all, the story in Binary Domain is top notch. This game will keep you interested fromBrilliant game! Do not miss it! The gameplay is buttery smooth, making it very satisfying to blast apart robots. The characters are in-depth, interesting and likable. The graphics and art direction are superbly. The boss battles are huge and impressive, making them very satisfying to take out. But most of all, the story in Binary Domain is top notch. This game will keep you interested from start to finish.… Expand
  27. BearzYo
    Dec 22, 2012
    10
    Sad story of a brilliant game just not getting good enough advertisement.

    Try it now you've finally heard of it, if you like cover shooters, you'll love it.
  28. Dezuuu
    Oct 1, 2012
    8
    A excellent third person shooter. Though it looks generic and mediocre at first glance, it has a lot of things which sets it apart from other third person shooters. The 'trust' system is a great addition to the genre, the story is brilliant and shooting robots never gets old.
  29. mongoman
    Sep 23, 2012
    7
    Overall, Binary Domain is a fine game. It blatantly rips off GoW but thats not so bad. My problem with this game is its very "generic" there is nothing new here, and the ability to "communicate" with your team seems useless, at least to me. The controls are tight, the graphics are good, and the story is well done. yet everything here has been done before and in some cases done better. ifOverall, Binary Domain is a fine game. It blatantly rips off GoW but thats not so bad. My problem with this game is its very "generic" there is nothing new here, and the ability to "communicate" with your team seems useless, at least to me. The controls are tight, the graphics are good, and the story is well done. yet everything here has been done before and in some cases done better. if your looking for another shooter to play for the weekend this may fit the bill but don't buy it, rent it instead. Fun in small doses, boring after an hour or two.… Expand
  30. PuckMan
    Aug 7, 2012
    5
    Binary Domain is a fairly mediocre Gears of War clone. The story is good but the characters, although like-able enough are extremely generic. Rugged muscle bound, wise cracking space marines with short hair and designer stubble is the order of the day here. The combat itself is the usual roll, duck and cover while popping out of cover to shoot an enemy then reload and repeat. The mainBinary Domain is a fairly mediocre Gears of War clone. The story is good but the characters, although like-able enough are extremely generic. Rugged muscle bound, wise cracking space marines with short hair and designer stubble is the order of the day here. The combat itself is the usual roll, duck and cover while popping out of cover to shoot an enemy then reload and repeat. The main problem with the combat is how your team mates keep walking into your line of fire then have the cheek to blame you for shooting them. The game is unfair in other areas as well, such as when you get knocked down and use a med kit. Before you can get to your feet to escape the AI will hit you again from off screen. There's also times when you will be fighting a mech but wont know whether or not your attacks are being effective.

    There's plenty of online options but again nothing that you haven't seen done better in a million other shooters this generation. Overall fun but ultimately throwaway.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Hyper Magazine
    May 14, 2012
    50
    Every single thing that Binary Domain offers has already been done, and done better elsewhere. [June 2012, p.66]
  2. Thunderbolt
    Apr 27, 2012
    80
    For shooter fans craving something with a little more substance, Binary Domain is definitely the ticket. Behind its hokey yet self-aware characters and stereotypical premise is a hugely intelligent shooter, one that packs just as much heart as it does brawn.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Apr 3, 2012
    70
    It's a shame the idiotic A.I. and hit-and-miss recognition spoil it, turning this into a merely "solid" shooter. [May 2012, p.79]
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