Stranglehold

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  • Summary: Acclaimed action director John Woo presents Stranglehold, a stunning 3rd-person action adventure videogame and "spiritual sequel" to Woo's action masterpiece "Hard Boiled." Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, freneticAcclaimed action director John Woo presents Stranglehold, a stunning 3rd-person action adventure videogame and "spiritual sequel" to Woo's action masterpiece "Hard Boiled." Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible Massive Destructibility (Massive D). Chow Yun-Fat reprises his signature role as Inspector Tequila, pitting gamers as a take no-prisoners cop waging a personal war with Hong Kong crime lords. Tequila's loyalties to the force are tested when his ex-wife is kidnapped by the Russian mob in Chicago. Tequila struggles to balance his duty to uphold the law with doing what it takes to save his family. [Midway]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Stranglehold is fun. It's fun in a "God hand" way. [Oct 2007, p.81]
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  2. GameZone
    82
    Like a true action-packed cinematic spectacle, Stranglehold delivers a number of spectacular moments that will not fail to dazzle hardcore fans of the genre.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    Stranglehold has a cool-as-anything hero, a strong story, a great pick-up-and-play vibe and - later on - a genuinely taxing tactical side. It is, in short,one of the most exciting games of any genre on PS3. [Oct 2007, p.84]
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  4. Game Over Online
    76
    Taken as a whole, Stranglehold is a well-made, but short and shallow gaming experience that ends up being best suited for a rental and not worth its asking price for anyone expecting a game with a lot of depth to it.
  5. 1UP
    75
    While the story and writing are reasonably solid, they're not nearly riveting enough to outweigh the too-simple, occasionally glitchy nature of the fundamental game.
  6. PTGamers
    75
    Stranglehold is a good action game that could have been much better. The story should be more compelling, way beyond a basic excuse to shoot everything that moves.
  7. Play UK
    65
    Balletic it ain't. There are plenty of shoot-outs, though, but these see you jumping about like a loon while you wish they would just end. If anything should ever have 'Rental' stamped on it, then this is it. [Issue#159, p.72]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. bobchannle
    Mar 14, 2007
    10
    this should tottaly be T or ill be pissed off. this looks so awsome and iv really been diying to play it and im not allowed to play M so yah.this should tottaly be T or ill be pissed off. this looks so awsome and iv really been diying to play it and im not allowed to play M so yah. This has been on my top priority list to besieds sm3 and halo3. Me and all of my friends in japan have been waitin 4 this chance and have been dying to play this game that should totally be rated
    T and NOT M. i know im reapeating alot of stuff but thats how bad i have been wanting to play this game!!!!!!!!! I know that youre waisting time on my letter and satopped reading this half way through but i really loove this game an shoul completly be rated T.    … Expand
  2. AllAroundGamer
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    Fun game, good plot, and its got Tequila! John Woo's film doesn't dissapoint. If you don't know what i'm talking about, then go googleFun game, good plot, and its got Tequila! John Woo's film doesn't dissapoint. If you don't know what i'm talking about, then go google "Hardboiled" and watch it. A classic gun-fu type of film. This game is nothing less. Gives you god-like powers, with a life of course (you can't be God, there's only one). Pick it up and play, what can I say. Gameplay is good, at times iffy. But, for a game based off of a movie. Not bad, not even half bad. It's pretty damn cheap now so go grab a copy and play for days, its a good way to spend a weekend.… Expand
  4. amateurcritic2
    May 30, 2016
    10
    so much fun its so over the top but thats the point of the game it doesntg have an mazing story bu who cares its really not the point of theso much fun its so over the top but thats the point of the game it doesntg have an mazing story bu who cares its really not the point of the game. Just shoot people do backflips and all that its basically a chinese toned down saints row.… Expand
  5. MasJ.
    Jan 21, 2008
    8
    So fun, definitely worth the rental. Its the closest game I played to the feel of an action movie. Nice locations to play in and gameplay is good.
  6. Rgk0
    Aug 30, 2016
    7
    Gli occhialini da sole del protagonista di questo gioco sono incollati alla sua faccia con il Super Attack, anche se lui si tuffa inGli occhialini da sole del protagonista di questo gioco sono incollati alla sua faccia con il Super Attack, anche se lui si tuffa in slowmotion dalle scale mentre spara con un mitra loro rimangono lì per dargli sempre un'aria da "Sbirro Incazzato che non ha nulla da Perdere".
    Il protagonista tale "Inspettore Yuen" in arte "Tequila" dovrà farsi strada tra tutti quei clichè che caratterizzano i film d'azione Americani come le esplosioni, le frasi fighe,i Mafiosi, le morti random per dare due emozioni spicce, le esplosioni, poliziotti morti, elicotteri che esplodono e il Capitano di polizia sfigato che minaccia di esonerarti dalla polizia ma tu non lo caghi perchè sei un duro e quindi dici YOLO e vai da solo contro tutta la Mafia Cinese, Russa, Italiana, Giapponese, Colombiana, Serbo-Croata, San Marinese ecc... per (udite, udite) SALVARE LE PROPRIE FIGLIE RAPITE ! ommiodio non ho mai sentito una trama simile.
    Il Gameplay è tutto sommato ben fatto, lanciarsi su tavoli, scale e lampadari è sempre figo, i comandi sono belli lisci e le abilità speciali sono ben studiate, la grafica pure non è per niente male per un gioco del 2007 e l'enorme distruttibilità degli ambienti rende il tutto più dinamico e "realistico" per quello che si può dire di un gioco in cui un uomo stermina da solo un'esercito di Mafiosi da ogni paese del mondo.    … Expand
  7. PullTheTrigger
    Jul 11, 2008
    7
    I rented Stranglehold a while back and the game was fairly decent. The game itself was pretty addicting, good old fashioned crazy shoot-outs.I rented Stranglehold a while back and the game was fairly decent. The game itself was pretty addicting, good old fashioned crazy shoot-outs. There were lots of explosions, which is always good for my destructive habits. Then you get to the cut-scenes, oh dear god, the cut-scenes. I have to give them credit for the authentic engrish of the main character, but other than that the voices seemed way off for the characters. It became a bit too difficult within time and well, it became a bit repetitive. All in all, I'd have to say this was only a rent for me.… Expand
  8. RandyS.
    Oct 20, 2007
    0
    Bottom line the story is hot but, the game play is wack...you should just get a John Woo movie and watch that....Face off any oneb

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#37 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#39 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#47 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007