Haze

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: May 20, 2008
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 333 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 164 out of 333
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 333
  3. Negative: 103 out of 333
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  1. stesproject
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    I liked the story of the game. Furthermore I love Free Radical for TimeSplitters so I'm gonna support them forever.
  2. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    6
    A really mediocre game on every single choice of developing this game....from the plot to the gameplay...I think this is the worst exclusive game on PS3
  3. AddMeForCoOp
    Feb 6, 2022
    4
    2022 review: This game didn't age well. If you're buying it for co-op, don't. You barely get 20fps in co op which makes it frustrating to play. The idea of the story may be interesting, but the execution is terrible, and the acting is cringe inducing.
    'US military-industrial complex is incompetent and evil' games are unfortunately rare, but this isn't done well. Go play Spec Ops: The Line.
  4. BatmanTheNr1
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    worst game I've played on my beautiful ps3. F this garbage.. don't touch it stay away from this abomination
  5. VanCan72
    Apr 6, 2021
    3
    When you market your game as the "Halo Killer" you've set the bar for how you want it measured. In this case, it can barely touch the bar. The story isnt as involved as Halo, I dont care about the characters like I do in Halo, shooting a gun in Haze isnt even satisfying like it is in Halo. Judging Haze on it's own merit doesnt even work because its generic at best and E-Waste at worst. ItWhen you market your game as the "Halo Killer" you've set the bar for how you want it measured. In this case, it can barely touch the bar. The story isnt as involved as Halo, I dont care about the characters like I do in Halo, shooting a gun in Haze isnt even satisfying like it is in Halo. Judging Haze on it's own merit doesnt even work because its generic at best and E-Waste at worst. It can be beat in under 5 hours and that's just too long for what it is.… Expand
  6. 16bits
    Jan 17, 2021
    6
    This game is decent. The story is okay and the graphics actually look quite good for 2008. The controls, for me at least, I found them to be quite clunky and not very intuitive.
  7. rcoberle54
    Nov 19, 2020
    4
    There is nothing remarkably interesting or fun about this game. It looks okay for 2008 but it doesn't play very well at all. This is from that weird time in FPS history before CoD took everyone by storm and we basically had the universal button layout for FPS games. The buttons all feel wrong. The swap, reload, melee buttons all feel all out of order. This was also the era where sprintingThere is nothing remarkably interesting or fun about this game. It looks okay for 2008 but it doesn't play very well at all. This is from that weird time in FPS history before CoD took everyone by storm and we basically had the universal button layout for FPS games. The buttons all feel wrong. The swap, reload, melee buttons all feel all out of order. This was also the era where sprinting wasn't always a thing in FPS games (thanks Halo). So it plays so slowly.

    This game's one gimmick was the use of the drug that made you stronger, better, faster etc. But on the easiest difficulty it felt pointless and useless. When your one thing that makes you standout is redundant that isn't going to fair well for you. Plus you only use that for about half the game before your character switches side. You only have the option to use it in a short time of an already short campaign.

    The cut scenes are all in first person view which I guess was a decision to make it feel more immersive but I ended up having the opposite reaction to it. It would completely take me out of the element and I was painfully aware I was playing a video game again. Plus the voice acting is not very good. The NPCs recite their lines ad nauseam through the last several levels which gets incredibly annoying.

    Also I don't know what it was about this era before trophies but there was like no upgrades, collectibles, or secrets to find so the campaign doesn't have any replayability at all. I suppose if I was able to play the multiplayer I might have had a better experience with this game but overall it was just a bad, forgettable PS3 exclusive.

    Edit: I fixed some typos. I originally played this in April 2020 after Rogue Warrior.    … Expand
  8. RGBprofile
    Nov 17, 2020
    2
    Was originally a good idea from the developers, but the publishers got involved, and meddled with the project, demanding it be a halo/cod competitor instead of the third persona anti war action adventure game the developers originally envisioned, shame/
  9. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    0
    The Plot is a mess. Characters are unlikable. glitches everywhere. controls are terrible. Overall a horrible experience.
  10. MurtherDL
    Mar 2, 2020
    5
    Mediocrity is what comes to mind while playing this game.The textures make everything look like a muddy mess.Along with those terrible textures the character models offer no emotion making for a game that is supposed to make you think,leaving you feeling empty. The story's concept is interesting though with the idea of what side of war is the good side.You start out as Mantel soldier whoMediocrity is what comes to mind while playing this game.The textures make everything look like a muddy mess.Along with those terrible textures the character models offer no emotion making for a game that is supposed to make you think,leaving you feeling empty. The story's concept is interesting though with the idea of what side of war is the good side.You start out as Mantel soldier who begins to see the effects the drug that the government is using on their soldiers,called nectar,is doing to the soldiers.You gradually turn to the rebel side and fight against your former allies.The ground work the story lay's is ruined by awful overly excessive characters that scream things like "YEAAAAHHH BOYEEEEEEEEE". If you liked that line,good news, you will hear it a lot as AI characters constantly repeat their lines.So often you can memorize what the they will say as soon as it is said.Not only in combat is this an annoyance but also in the cut scenes as the voice acting is just bad.Somebody is having a meltdown and all your character can say is a non enthusiastic "OK" The game also lacks any characters that are engaging enough to warrant the story.The main character,Sergeant Shane Carpenter is almost always useless in any situation.He either whines that the job wasn't done the way he would do it or he has no idea how to get the job done.When you finally get to the missions you will find the same concept in all of them.This boils down to get to the designated area press a button wait for enemies to re-spawn shoot them all and move on to the next installment.This tedium would be alright if the guns you get felt different but there is nothing special about them.They all feel the exact same and look like any other gun in the multitude of games out their.

    Remember the hook to the game?You get to use a drug called nectar that makes you superhuman to the point you move quicker and the ability to see enemies hiding with a white outline.The problem,you only use it for the first 2 missions of the game once you change sides to the rebels who only have their wits to battle these heavily sedated soldiers.When you fight against your former allies they don't feel as powerful as you were in that same situation being easily taken out.In other sections outside of the normal gunfight's you get to drive vehicle's that don't have good enough controls to be as precise as the game wants you to be.That's a problem as bombs will be dropped on you,with pinpoint accuracy.Once you stop ,due to you hitting something or going the wrong way way the bombs will take you out almost immediately. With death around the corner the long reload times take effect.The annoyance is even greater because the checkpoints are spaced apart in a way that makes you replay a whole section again and again until it you get past it.

    Taking in to effect these limitations is where the game starts to really fall apart.The game has an amazing amount of bugs and glitches.The friendly AI will walk right on front of your shots causing your death or theirs.You can revive them with a pat on the back but often times this seemed like it would hinder me so i just left them.On the other-side,the enemy AI will often times just stand their as you shoot them or they will come charging at you,not shooting and wait to die.And in the worst example my game would not load in and i would be driving around on a road that wasn't their.This would then lead to my game crashing,which happened 3 times.

    This game is a mediocre experience across the board.If you want to scratch the itch for a military sci-fi shooter this could be it.Don't expect anything ground breaking and you could have a good time.    … Expand
  11. ArmedDarkly
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    I know this is an old game but, this game wasn't as bad as people led it to be, yes it was over hyped and yes it didn't live up to it, but was it THAT that bad, no....it was a pretty decent game.
  12. Berik
    Nov 24, 2018
    5
    Disapointing compared to what i expected, and underwhelming in it's execution. All in all though, it functions more or less. The story is one of oppression, addiction and the same old rebel stuff.

    Shooting mechanics are okay, with some weird features now and then. All and all this game is underwhelming and not worth the full price it was at release. I give it a 5/10.
  13. Bedgamer
    Jun 11, 2018
    5
    Well a lot of people think this game is bad. Yes Yes it is. BUT and a big BUT the gun play is not that bad to be honest and the story is well Meh. The only 2 ways i would buy it is if you want rubbish games or want a full PS3 collection.
    I will also add that the story is definitely is interesting but it was set out wrong. Ubisoft could of had a banger of a game on there hands but they    Well a lot of people think this game is bad. Yes Yes it is. BUT and a big BUT the gun play is not that bad to be honest and the story is well Meh. The only 2 ways i would buy it is if you want rubbish games or want a full PS3 collection.
    I will also add that the story is definitely is interesting but it was set out wrong. Ubisoft could of had a banger of a game on there hands but they mucked it up.

    Lastly the multiplayer is why i am giving it a 5 because it saved it. Sadly the multiplayer servers are now gone also when the multiplayer existed not meany people played it.    … Expand
  14. SilverMiner
    Jun 7, 2018
    0
    Don't try even play this. just go and do something else instead of wasting your time. "Thanks" to devs of the game: it's name occupied the one of the few short four-lettered names. Why on earth the game is named Haze, not CraP
  15. Mr_Eleganto
    Mar 12, 2018
    7
    Nothing, of course, is not perfect, and this game is no exception. But this game - fun, interesting and replay value because there is taken care of offline playing with 4 friends. Even now, in this time, it looks good, and seems just crushed by the critics. It is quite original and easy to use. This is a game that I will remember.
  16. KouenHasuki
    Nov 4, 2016
    5
    Drab graphics, animation and coding is a bit wonkey (had some character models T posing or teleporting) and overall it was just not all that compelling. "Meh" Sums it up
  17. Alex_Evan
    Jul 5, 2016
    5
    O jogo tinha potencial para ficar marcado,mas o que vimos é um algo superficial e genérico,simplesmente não conseguir ganhar simpatia pelo jogo,tudo muito medíocre...resultado...um jogo medíocre.Não jogaria de novo e também não aconselho ser jogado...apenas jogue-o se não tiver outra escolha.
  18. xxxmlgnoscoperx
    Jun 23, 2016
    0
    crap...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  19. ZASone
    Apr 12, 2016
    3
    Esperaba mucho de este juego y me llevé una decepción enorme, no es nada innovador, los tiroteos son toscos y las mecanicas muy pobres, y la historia aunque interesante, está muy mal llevada
  20. Picche64
    Oct 13, 2013
    4
    Haze is the perfect example of how it should be developed Fps. A dull plot, just a discrete graphics and gameplay unoriginal and unfunny represent 4 defects not indifferent. If the free-radical should engage more Haze could become the new Killzone, but unfortunately it did not happen. A title to be left on the shelf without much thought.
  21. Rennn
    Jun 27, 2013
    6
    This is not a good game, period. Combat is repetitive, and even though the story has a wonderful concept, the execution completely flops. The message is forced and heavy-handed, and relies on a series of amazing coincidences to even function. You meet exactly the right people at the right time to advance the plot.

    Aside from that, voice acting ranges from average to painful. I spent the    This is not a good game, period. Combat is repetitive, and even though the story has a wonderful concept, the execution completely flops. The message is forced and heavy-handed, and relies on a series of amazing coincidences to even function. You meet exactly the right people at the right time to advance the plot.

    Aside from that, voice acting ranges from average to painful. I spent the entire game wanting to shoot my meatheaded chest-thumping squadmates in the face, and the absolute best part of the entire game was when I actually got to kill them.

    Guns are standard shooter fare. Play literally any other generic shooter and you'll find the same list of weapons.

    There are very few multiplayer maps, and the multiplayer itself is horribly unbalanced. The Mantel win almost every match, and the only time they lose it's because the match is so full of teamkillers that nobody can get anything done.

    There are some redeeming qualities. For example, I like that you can scavenge similar ammunition between different weapons. The idea of scavenging Mantel self-propelled rockets for flamethrower fuel was creative. In addition, cooperative multiplayer allows a friend (local or online) to join your campaign. This would be great, except the game itself still isn't very good and I don't recommend that you make a friend subject themselves to this kind of monotony.    … Expand
  22. FallenHeroAM
    Jun 22, 2013
    7
    For a $1.50, you can't go wrong. I added this dirty little gem to my collection yesterday. It lacks a lot of modern FPS tropes, and aesthetics. But the performance enhancing drug, Nectar, is a very refreshing gameplay mechanic that I would love to see implemented much more fully in a sequel. Which we won't be getting. The worst part about this game, is that it takes it's sole redeemingFor a $1.50, you can't go wrong. I added this dirty little gem to my collection yesterday. It lacks a lot of modern FPS tropes, and aesthetics. But the performance enhancing drug, Nectar, is a very refreshing gameplay mechanic that I would love to see implemented much more fully in a sequel. Which we won't be getting. The worst part about this game, is that it takes it's sole redeeming quality away from you so early in the game, that it will leave withdrawing for just one more hit. A 7 out of 10. If I took the price out of consideration, it would receive a 5 out of 10.… Expand
  23. SilentINU
    Jun 17, 2013
    4
    Just nah, i tried to play this game but i gave up. I started and it was only s mediocre shooting game with that nectar thing, nothing impressive or innovative. The multiplayer with splitscreen can give you some minutes of fun, but nothing more.
  24. LukeDavidClarke
    May 19, 2013
    6
    Where to begin. This is a little known gem that is exclusive to the PS3. Everything about this game was a revolution in some aspect. It had fantastic graphics and gameplay that take full advantage of the Cell processor. The single player campaign has remarkable characters that you will feel like you've known them for your whole life as friends. The over campaign sent shivers down myWhere to begin. This is a little known gem that is exclusive to the PS3. Everything about this game was a revolution in some aspect. It had fantastic graphics and gameplay that take full advantage of the Cell processor. The single player campaign has remarkable characters that you will feel like you've known them for your whole life as friends. The over campaign sent shivers down my spine as it was simply unbelievable. It is truly the multiplayer that makes this game however. It is intricately crafts red and even deeper than any call of duty. In short then, this game is a must have for any PS3 owner.

    P.S Free Radical also have worked on Crysis 2 and 3    … Expand
  25. Playstationguy
    Apr 12, 2013
    7
    5-Presentation: The menu's are well laid out, but the story is lifeless.
    4-Graphics: Ugly textures, drab color, and bad fire and smoke effects.
    7.5-Sound: Voice acting is hit or miss, but the sound effects and music is good. 7.5-Gameplay: Level design is hit or miss. But the mechanics are solid and the controls are excellent. 4 player co-op makes up for some bad AI. 8.5-Lasting appeal:    5-Presentation: The menu's are well laid out, but the story is lifeless.
    4-Graphics: Ugly textures, drab color, and bad fire and smoke effects.
    7.5-Sound: Voice acting is hit or miss, but the sound effects and music is good.
    7.5-Gameplay: Level design is hit or miss. But the mechanics are solid and the controls are excellent. 4 player co-op makes up for some bad AI.
    8.5-Lasting appeal: The co-op adds value to the campaign. The muliplayer features plenty of weapons, vehicles, modes, and maps to play around with. The ranking system is decent.
    Overall-6.5/10 Okay    … Expand
  26. Mattaclysm
    May 31, 2012
    0
    Easily the worst game I've ever purchased in my life. The story does not make any literal sense, there is freezing and blacking in cutscenes that also do not make any sense. Characters are incredibly dumb and voice acting is amazingly awful. By far some of the worst in any game of this generation. Boring gameplay. Sounds are awful, graphics are awful. Nothing good from this old piece ofEasily the worst game I've ever purchased in my life. The story does not make any literal sense, there is freezing and blacking in cutscenes that also do not make any sense. Characters are incredibly dumb and voice acting is amazingly awful. By far some of the worst in any game of this generation. Boring gameplay. Sounds are awful, graphics are awful. Nothing good from this old piece of shovelware.… Expand
  27. kevlar4
    May 18, 2012
    0
    haze in my opinion is one of the WORST games ever made the story is completely uninteresting the characters are very unlikable the graphics look ps2 glitches everywhere the controls are terrible in short this game is just terrible its just sad that this game came from a company that created the masterpiece known as time splitters
  28. XRAIN
    Oct 16, 2011
    6
    The game is interesting and the idea of the story is very good. Unfortunely the story mode is crap. Fortunely the multiplayer saves the game by being very good, just like any other Free Radical title's multiplayer. Even better is the fact, that the game is still alive.
  29. detroithardcore
    Aug 30, 2011
    6
    Some horrible story telling and acting to boot. Poor A I, have given this game a bad name but it does manage to shine sometimes. Judging by all the other reviews I had read, I wasn't going to rent this. But you cant always believe everybody else either.

    Graphics = Not too bad, a couple cutscenes were noticeably muddy, but the stages looked great and characters were good. Sound =    Some horrible story telling and acting to boot. Poor A I, have given this game a bad name but it does manage to shine sometimes. Judging by all the other reviews I had read, I wasn't going to rent this. But you cant always believe everybody else either.


    Graphics = Not too bad, a couple cutscenes were noticeably muddy, but the stages looked great and characters were good.


    Sound = Effects are awesome, Voice acting is treacherous, enough to make you not like the game at first.


    Story = Not really the bread and butter of this game, standard change of heart bad guy to good.


    Controls = Responsive and easy, 1/4 through the game theyll change a bit though, with new abilities


    Learning curve = About 15 minutes because the enemy AI is so bad it wont matter how good you are really.


    Value = I seen this game for $20 new at best buy, Id say if you can find it used for $10-15 pick it up.


    Overall value = The story,acting suck pretty bad but once you get down to the core gameplay its still a good game, There are a couple levels that will blow you away, but others that just suffer. Rent first, decide later.    … Expand
  30. Dylanmc12
    Mar 26, 2011
    3
    The plot is a Hijacking mess.
    Ok, you're with the Mantel's...Now you're with the other guys but now you're not and now you're not on any team....and then BLAHBLAHBLAH!
    All the characters are unlikeable stone-cold dick-heads who I seriously want to die. And you are an annoying, whining little school boy, which is hard to beleive after you've mowed down entire colonies of Terrorists. And    The plot is a Hijacking mess.
    Ok, you're with the Mantel's...Now you're with the other guys but now you're not and now you're not on any team....and then BLAHBLAHBLAH!

    All the characters are unlikeable stone-cold dick-heads who I seriously want to die.
    And you are an annoying, whining little school boy, which is hard to beleive after you've mowed down entire colonies of Terrorists.

    And when you do swap sides, it makes NO SENSE.
    They're armour basically turns into cake.

    Oh, and when you do swap sides, your current team takes away your : Sights, Scope, HP Indicator, Nectar, all your Shotguns and Rifles and leaves you with a **** Magmum that wouldn't even count as a splinter.

    Too annoying, too stupid, and the characters are annoying.

    BUT! I played through the game about 5 times, and not one did I encounter a bug...And the Online modes are fun.

    Infact, you can even play the Campaign online, so more people from other countries can suffer too! ****    … Expand
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#12 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#24 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 65
  3. Negative: 13 out of 65
  1. The A.V. Club
    58
    More narratively cohesive than the Halo trilogy, but less inventive and compelling than Resistance: Fall Of Man, Haze does finally give us a self-aware portrait of videogame soldiers, and a foil for all the head-butting, "boo-yah" behavior that's been the norm for far too long in the medium. Too bad it's paired with one of the more pedestrian FPS games to come along in recent years.
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  2. IGN
    45
    Haze does not live up to the company's reputation thanks to a horrible plot, weak gameplay mechanics and visuals that are truly underwhelming. While playing with friends is enjoyable, not even those are enough to bring this lackluster title around.
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  3. Gamer's Hell
    65
    Ultimately, Haze is still sitting in the wake of Call of Duty 4, and falls into that category of being just another FPS.
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