Stranglehold

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
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  1. M.K.
    Nov 4, 2007
    7
    It could've been better. Overall inferior to max payne... Shoot first, think later gameplay... The opening chapter really captures the John Woo experience. Sadly, dialogue in this game is laughable like all John Woo english dub films. Watching the collector's edition Hard Boiled and playing the game makes you want more than what the game offers. With games like Max Payne around, It could've been better. Overall inferior to max payne... Shoot first, think later gameplay... The opening chapter really captures the John Woo experience. Sadly, dialogue in this game is laughable like all John Woo english dub films. Watching the collector's edition Hard Boiled and playing the game makes you want more than what the game offers. With games like Max Payne around, this game offers nothing. Just John Woo settings and Chow Fat. It does have "awesome" moments, like the first time you are in a stand off or shooting a bad guy in the crouch with pin-point accuracy.… Expand
  2. 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. 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 voicesI 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
  3. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    6
    Not a bad game but the gameplay seemed unfinished. The controls didn't work for me. I always did stuff I didn't want to do and never knew exactly how to make sure I'd stay in bullet time as long as possible. I didn't know how to stay out off dodge and defend myself against enemies either. Maybe it's just not my kind of game.
  4. 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 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    Gli 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
  5. legendarysnake1
    Sep 27, 2019
    5
    So... i didnt watched the movie but playing though the first level kinda give this game a bad impression. The framerate is low, its ugly, for me the framerate is more a problem than the graphics. The main problem is: all you do is shoot, shoot and shoot! Ok, its cool to see the scenary geting destroyed and flying all over the place, but god! Its so repetitive. And tequila has no charisma.So... i didnt watched the movie but playing though the first level kinda give this game a bad impression. The framerate is low, its ugly, for me the framerate is more a problem than the graphics. The main problem is: all you do is shoot, shoot and shoot! Ok, its cool to see the scenary geting destroyed and flying all over the place, but god! Its so repetitive. And tequila has no charisma.
    Its cliche, but i wish it has more than this.
    Also the FOV is so bad, its too close, and thats a problem cause it can gives you headache and motionsickness. Also theres no options to enable subtitles OR even make the camera turn faster(it turns too slow).
    After playing the amazing WET game, geting to that its like a huge deception.
    If you like a repetive and mindless 3 person shooter, thats for you.
    Its playable but its like a dynasty warrior game, just kill, kill and kill.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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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

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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]
  2. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    An exhilarating shooter brushed with John Woo's genius, Stranglehold plays like Max Payne in a bag of snakes. [Oct 2007, p.8]
  3. Gaming Age
    75
    Brainless shooters are one thing, but with an interesting storyline and the world of John Woo controllable in the palm of your hands, action fans should flock around this one as it offers much “bang” for the buck.
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