Brink

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  1. hellgrip
    May 12, 2011
    0
    Garbage game. The graphics are blurry, slow loading and there are only 8 maps in total! If you are looking for a good team based game I would go with Team Fortress. Much better
  2. cmd
    May 17, 2011
    3
    With it's totally unplayable online mode, even those populated with bots this makes it hard to justify the full price.

    If it would have been $15 and lag free it would have potential since it got some cool ideas but locking down kits for each objective was not fun in Quake Wars and its not fun now.
  3. Th4n3
    May 11, 2011
    1
    What a terrible game. It looks and feels old. Seems like they just took bits from other games to make Brink. CoD:MW + TF2 = Brink. The multiplayer experience is useless and dumb.
  4. jobreak
    May 10, 2011
    2
    Que vous comptiez jouer à ce jeu en multi ou en solo, il faut savoir que BRINK ne tient absolument pas ses promesses. Graphiquement (sur 360), le jeu est immonde, le screen présent dans le test concernant le retard d'affichage des textures est représentatif de ce que vous serez amené à supporter tout au long de vos partiesQue vous comptiez jouer à ce jeu en multi ou en solo, il faut savoir que BRINK ne tient absolument pas ses promesses. Graphiquement (sur 360), le jeu est immonde, le screen présent dans le test concernant le retard d'affichage des textures est représentatif de ce que vous serez amené à supporter tout au long de vos parties (c'est bien la première fois que je vois un jeu aussi mal optimisé, c'est du grand n'importe quoi). Même en étant installé sur le DD, le jeu reste laid, achetez le donc sur PC, si vraiment vous voulez vous y mettre. Le gameplay, déjà pas bien brillant, est complètement plombé par l'ia ennemie, pitoyable (aucune réaction, les bots sont tous plus débiles les uns des autres), lors de ma première partie, j'ai du enchainer une vingtaine de frags sans mourir une seule fois, navrant... Si l'on rajoute à ça des maps trop restreintes, pas forcément bien construites, un manque flagrant de contenu ou un teamplay inutile, on obtient là une énorme déception.… Expand
  5. DarkChaplain
    May 14, 2011
    3
    Simply over-hyped and does not deliver the fun you'd expect. Laggy, hardware issues that make you doubt it has been tested and too focused on online modes.
  6. raefon
    May 12, 2011
    3
    What a complete and under waste of money time and effort. Time and time again, we are treated to the hype and possibility of something worth the wait, and yet we are presented with this complete and utter rubbish.

    It not only doesnt move the genre forward, it allows for countless other companies to just roll out the same old crap time and time again. It is no wonder that COD and    What a complete and under waste of money time and effort. Time and time again, we are treated to the hype and possibility of something worth the wait, and yet we are presented with this complete and utter rubbish.

    It not only doesnt move the genre forward, it allows for countless other companies to just roll out the same old crap time and time again. It is no wonder that COD and Battlefield rule the market when no one looks at the opporunity to create greatness, but rather just uses the wave of FPS fame to produce nothing new, unique, or adventurous.

    You have played it all before, many many many times there is nothing good about the game, and any reviews that are favourable need to splap themselves into reality and get out of the house.

    YOU HAVE GONE BLIND.    … Expand
  7. RedXIII
    May 12, 2011
    8
    Brink an OBJECTIVE based, TEAM oriented, first person shooter. Objectives and team work far out way the importance of shooting enemies in this game. It is more important to secure objectives and support your team with buffs/ammo/healing/building turrets etc, and capturing command posts to enhance your teams stats. Now if the game is played like that and gone into with the mindset to focusBrink an OBJECTIVE based, TEAM oriented, first person shooter. Objectives and team work far out way the importance of shooting enemies in this game. It is more important to secure objectives and support your team with buffs/ammo/healing/building turrets etc, and capturing command posts to enhance your teams stats. Now if the game is played like that and gone into with the mindset to focus on team and support rather than K/D ratio then this game is highly enjoyable. When I am playing COD or BFBC etc I was very focused on K/D ratio and would strive to obtain the highest ever. With this game it is far more important to play as a team and support than K/D ratio and you are rewarded handsomely for your actions as well as killing the other team. I am really enjoying this game. However it does have some downfalls, there are quite a bit of lag issues at the moment, most of the weapons feel the same, and character customization is not quite as in depth as I would have liked. But other than that this game is fantastic and welcome break from COD and it's clones. The parkour is fun and adds a new element to the game play. Yes there is practically zero story just a background story of conflict, however if you are willing to just play a OBJECTIVE based, TEAM oriented online shooter either in co-op or versus there is plenty of enjoyment to have. Here is hoping they iron out some of the latency issues and add some DLC support.… Expand
  8. Xiphus200
    May 13, 2011
    2
    Brink is a great game until you try to play it... AI is terrible and makes offline mode little more then a good way to farm experience for your character and don't bother playing online until Bethesda/Splash Damage gets it's act together and fixes the lag. Its sad to see such a promising game crippled by terrible network support. So much potential but such terrible implementation. I regretBrink is a great game until you try to play it... AI is terrible and makes offline mode little more then a good way to farm experience for your character and don't bother playing online until Bethesda/Splash Damage gets it's act together and fixes the lag. Its sad to see such a promising game crippled by terrible network support. So much potential but such terrible implementation. I regret buying this game in its current state.… Expand
  9. David_wayne
    May 19, 2011
    8
    I'm giving brink an 8.5 since it really is a good game with great graphics,gunplay,and interface.but I can see why alot of reviewers gave this game a lower score( though an 8 would of been more acceptable)the game A.I. is absolutely crap,since alot of the time my Companions didn't come to revive me for a long period of time while the goons are running about like their heads were cut offI'm giving brink an 8.5 since it really is a good game with great graphics,gunplay,and interface.but I can see why alot of reviewers gave this game a lower score( though an 8 would of been more acceptable)the game A.I. is absolutely crap,since alot of the time my Companions didn't come to revive me for a long period of time while the goons are running about like their heads were cut off and they got confused.story is also a huge let down since there really isn't anything I haven't seen before.Now Multi-player is a totally different story, it's fun when your friends come into your game and wreck havok all over the place.this game is also very hard even on the easy setting so you can see this was meant for hardcore gamers.besides that the game is good.… Expand
  10. VermillionHaze
    May 11, 2011
    6
    Brink is getting mixed reviews as it should. But what i'm hearing the most is it's too hard and the allied AI is not sufficient. I'm of the minority that shooters are too easy. The single player is extremely brutal but even with one human partner all the missions are pretty easy for the avid fps gamer. I don't think anyone bought this game to play alone anyways. My opinion is this game'sBrink is getting mixed reviews as it should. But what i'm hearing the most is it's too hard and the allied AI is not sufficient. I'm of the minority that shooters are too easy. The single player is extremely brutal but even with one human partner all the missions are pretty easy for the avid fps gamer. I don't think anyone bought this game to play alone anyways. My opinion is this game's campaign and story are mediocre compared to Halo or Cod however the multiplayer is more engaging and fun. The levels are well crafted minus a few design flaws when it comes to "Escort" missions. The parkour gameplay while not earth shattering should be mandatory in these games. In conclusion Brink is a solid game that might even be GREAT given a patch or two. It's difficult and addicting unlike the same thrown up Call of Duty we get every few years.… Expand
  11. Devil_Man_X
    May 12, 2011
    6
    This is not a bad game exactly. It's just not a good one, especially for the price. In a few months when gamestop is selling it for $20 (As I'm sure this will happen) it will then be well worth the price. I'm going to cover a few things so that no one makes the same mistake I did.

    Graphics: Very lackluster. Character models are not very polished at all. Characters look rather pixelated    This is not a bad game exactly. It's just not a good one, especially for the price. In a few months when gamestop is selling it for $20 (As I'm sure this will happen) it will then be well worth the price. I'm going to cover a few things so that no one makes the same mistake I did.

    Graphics: Very lackluster. Character models are not very polished at all. Characters look rather pixelated in some cases, with squared off edges popping up quite often. Glitches in picture quality are frequent yet inconsistent. Overall not hideous but not what you would expect with Bethesda publishing it.

    Gameplay: Pretty solid. Controls feel tight and responsive. Amazing customization of controls. Being able to map the controls to any button you want is a wonderful yet often overlooked option. As solid as the controls might be there are far too many good shooters out there that are just as tight and deliver far more.

    S.M.A.R.T. movement system: This is the most hyped yet under-delivered option that Brink brings to the table. This can be fun but does not deliver the depth or feel that Mirrors Edge did. It sometimes fails to do the intended action. It doesn't help that the maps don't seem to have the detail for this to be really useful. Most areas in which you can use the system in some way are just too obvious. Some that seem like they should be reachable simply aren't.

    Campaign: Non-existent. The campaign is simply regular match made style objectives with cut scenes thrown in. The game is terrible at trying to tell a story and does next to nothing to tell you what your mission is. Don't be fooled by the so called "mission within a mission" options. These are class based and are as simple as going to point A and plant an explosive. Customization: The customization options for your character and guns have a rather cool look and style. Yet there are far too few options over all. The big head scratcher here is why some options are permanent. Tattoos and scars that can be chosen at the character creation screen can not be changed past that point. A complete fail on the part of Splash Damage.

    A.I. Bots: Any time you're playing the game and don't have a complete team on both sides the game will fill those slots with A.I. Bots. These are some of the worst bots I've ever seen. They do everything from using the same bottle necked hallway over and over again to ignoring the obvious target to chase someone else. Overall: Basically it's not a terrible game it's just not that good. There is definitely some fun to be had here just not enough fun for the $60 price tag it comes with. I've read some reviews that claim the team based element is what makes it worthwhile. Don't be fooled by that. I agree that the teamwork aspect is one of the good points to the game but it is far from making up for Brink's other failings. A serious lack of depth as well as a multitude of glitches and lag ruin what could have been an good game. Splash Damage failing to deliver on so many promises is the real problem here. When it inevitably goes on sale for $20 or less it will be a worthwhile option.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  12. EBAX1
    May 11, 2011
    8
    First things first, if you are looking for a single player game, DO NOT BUY BRINK!!!! It is basically multiplayer only, with the single player consisting of the multiplayer levels, but with bots. On the other hand, if you are looking for a fun, multiplayer experience, brink is a great game. Great, if you are willing to work with your team, but not so great if everyone plays lone wolf.First things first, if you are looking for a single player game, DO NOT BUY BRINK!!!! It is basically multiplayer only, with the single player consisting of the multiplayer levels, but with bots. On the other hand, if you are looking for a fun, multiplayer experience, brink is a great game. Great, if you are willing to work with your team, but not so great if everyone plays lone wolf. Brink rewards teamplay and completing objectives over killcount. There is nothing better than working with your team to capture an objective and everyone is doing thier job, and thankfully brink does a great job of making players want to work together by offering XP. The only thing holding Brink back from being great is an underwelming amount of content. There are 8 maps total, and you can fully level up a character quite easily (I'm level 10/20 and I have played for about 6 hours). Fortunately you can create 15 or so different character to play as, and hopefully the developers will release more maps in the near future. And people that complain about lag and blurry textures are dumb, as it lags just as much as any other game, and the textures are fine.… Expand
  13. StapledYeti
    May 15, 2011
    4
    At first it looks good, if you've seen the trailers, watched the E3 gameplay, it looks solid. It looks like a decent shooter, team based game modes look fun but working together to complete objective is necessary to finish the game. But also look i died again after my AI friend failed to protect me as i plant whatever this is on whatever that is. At the very least for the first three hoursAt first it looks good, if you've seen the trailers, watched the E3 gameplay, it looks solid. It looks like a decent shooter, team based game modes look fun but working together to complete objective is necessary to finish the game. But also look i died again after my AI friend failed to protect me as i plant whatever this is on whatever that is. At the very least for the first three hours you'll find it fun and easy to complete missions and then you'll reach the final day of either the rebel faction or the security faction and the difficulty will grind up over noticably. I would have given this game an 8 or 9 if it weren't for the horrid graphics in gameplay and the retarded AI (no offence intended). I sat there watching a blur of a man trying to run through a wall when he had the something i needed planting somewhere sometime soon (3 mins to be exact) but no he couldnt move i stood there clearing out enemy after enemy as he didnt move and the timer did, so i turned off my console and i havent touched Brink since (its been about 2 days). I have no problems with the challenge system and i found it fun having to do it to unlock weaponry and not to metion how easy achievments were but the main problrms are the no lobby system and the awfull lag i had to endure even with the new virgin 50mb per sec it sucked basically and that people could join your game.… Expand
  14. Ziras
    May 14, 2011
    4
    Brink was supposed to be one the largest shooters of the year. It promised fluid fast-paced parkour, the most intelligent bots created, an extensive class system, an overly extensive customization system (combinations rank upwards into the millions), as well as great online play. Instead, it gave us a clunky parkour system that didn't want to work half the time (and most of the time allBrink was supposed to be one the largest shooters of the year. It promised fluid fast-paced parkour, the most intelligent bots created, an extensive class system, an overly extensive customization system (combinations rank upwards into the millions), as well as great online play. Instead, it gave us a clunky parkour system that didn't want to work half the time (and most of the time all you did with it was hop over fences and slide under fences), the game was extremely slow-paced compared to the hype buildup by developers, bots are borderline retarded with teammate bots running aimlessly around maps and enemy bots just rushing objective points in endless waves, making it near impossible to get anything done, as well as an extremely poor debut for the online play with the worst lag I've seen since the times of dial-up. The only things this mess of a game actually got right were the classes and customization, and classes still fell a bit short simply because the game is so ridiculously unbalanced.

    Yes, you heard me. It's unbalanced. Why? Not because of classes, but because of the horrible map design. EVERY map consists of hallways. Nothing but hallways. In the middle of every hallway is an objective, in which both sides are consistently running towards. Now usually, this is the norm. Everyone is used to everyone running to the objective, it's the way it's meant to be played. The problem lies in the small hallways that make up the map. They leave no room for anything to be done, and when it takes an entire clip to kill a single enemy, you basically have a bunch of people just running around in circles spamming reload for forever because by the time one person is dead, another has came back, leaving objectives untouched and completely useless. Games like Call of Duty get objective-based game modes right because you can kill people faster than they can respawn. A good co-ordinated team can demolish another. This was supposed to be the plan with Brink, but instead it was just one giant stalemate.

    Single player is absolutely garbage as well, as bots just create even worse choke points with your teammate bots running aimlessly around, making some missions such as the Security #2 mission near impossible to complete.

    This game supposedly got patched, fixing lag and bots, but no-can-do, Splash Damage. You've already left me with a sour taste in my mouth, and nothing you do to try to fix this mess of a game will bring me back. If you can't ship a game relatively bug-free (or at least without bugs that aren't detrimental to gameplay such as online connection), then you don't deserve a consumers support. Especially when your entire ad campaign for the game is based around the part of the game that was so buggy it made it completely unplayable.

    I give this game 2 points for classes, 1 point for customization (simply because you can't choose what to unlock but things just randomly unlock without saying when they WILL unlock.. you need better organization, guys) and 1 point simply because I did like how the guns handled. If you are really looking towards buying this game, I suggest a rental first or at least wait for a price drop. You don't need to pay full retail price for something that feels like it was coded by complete amateurs.    … Expand
  15. Slate
    May 30, 2011
    3
    I was waiting for this title for a long time, thank the good lord I didn't pre order it. When I put this game in for the first time I was impressed creating my character, the customizations, the story line, and then onto playing it....I was completely let down. Nothing about this game feels right, its slow and the physics are just not there. The graphics don't render very good or fastI was waiting for this title for a long time, thank the good lord I didn't pre order it. When I put this game in for the first time I was impressed creating my character, the customizations, the story line, and then onto playing it....I was completely let down. Nothing about this game feels right, its slow and the physics are just not there. The graphics don't render very good or fast enough it doesn't really look all that great, but the actual game play was boring and crap. What a let down, this game looked like it had lots of potential until I actually got in there and started playing it, I can't even describe how I felt about it, I'm just happy I borrowed it from a friend and didn't buy it. I love shooters been playing them since 95' and if you a hardcore shooter fan like me, you most likely won't enjoy this garbage. I'll stick with my Battlefield.… Expand
  16. Locimento
    Jun 11, 2011
    2
    Brink sounded great when it was about to be released a team based style fps with mirrors edge parkour type stuff sounded like a great and fun idea and whats really sad is they had a great idea for a game but when i started playing it first off your teammates AI and the enemy AI was HORRIBLE and the game was just boring my advise is to buy L.A noire or somthing this game is horrible stay away
  17. Grado
    May 12, 2011
    8
    Brink is an absolute masterpiece all bow before it. the free-running is wonderfull, the fighting is awsome every detail is absolutly great 10/10 get now if you havent already
  18. xCarbine
    May 11, 2011
    8
    Brink brings to the table bad news and good news. IMPORTANT! Before you read any further you should know... If you plan on playing this game solo because "A": You have no friends or "B": you have some other reason that will eventually lead back to you having no friends. So, if you want to fly solo, don't, you're wasting your time. As everyone does, lets start with the bad news. Bad newsBrink brings to the table bad news and good news. IMPORTANT! Before you read any further you should know... If you plan on playing this game solo because "A": You have no friends or "B": you have some other reason that will eventually lead back to you having no friends. So, if you want to fly solo, don't, you're wasting your time. As everyone does, lets start with the bad news. Bad news is: Brink is fraught with lag that makes is impossible to move let alone shoot a moving target and metimes it just freezes altogether for minutes at a time. Also, the A.I's are total dumbasses(on both sides, enemies and teammates). Your teammate A.I.'s rarely, if ever, complete any objectives, they are just there to revive you when needed and provide a little fire support, which I find rather pointless. You might as well have no teammates at aland auto-revive on. As far as enemies go they sometimes walk into wall and don't seem to understand the concept of "watching where you're going." But if they target you they become incredibly accurate super machines and will kill you seconds if you're not careful. Bad things aside, now the good news. The good news is: Brink is a refreshing, and much needed, break from the stale and usually overrated Call of Duty and Halo franchises. Brink emphasizes movement to stay alive, hence the parkour which is super cool by the way. Brink is not like CoD where you can set up your tent in a corner and roast some damn marshmallows all day, which is music to my ears. The gameplay is awesome and is totally unique from any other FPS out there. If you have friends, which most people do, you can come together for an epic 8-player co-op and team play online. Overall, once the lag is patched, which it will be, and the A.I.'s are tweaked, Brink has the potential to be an awesome game. But when it comes right down to it, the game seemed "rushed." There needs to be more variety. If you're looking for a game to play with your friends and looking to pull off some sick parkour moves, play Brink! In the coming weeks it will become a better game, so all you haters out there, just be patient.… Expand
  19. cherrysodabob
    May 10, 2011
    8
    -and so the reviews range wildly from 4's to 9's.
    suffice it to say, this is a "taste-based" shooter (w/ RPG elements).
    hate it? - it's not for you.
    love it? - it's not for them.

    ultimately, it's solid - given that you're given to this kind of game.
    -next stop, Swiss vs. Muenster. ;)
  20. Gfishdontbounce
    May 10, 2011
    8
    Good experience, not great but good. I have only played this game online as it is meant to be played. It is not quite as fluid as I would have thought, but it is a good team experience. Lag is the only major issue I have had. Getting intO a good room can be difficult at times but solid overall.
  21. Ross87
    Jul 26, 2011
    5
    Like most had been waiting for this game, so i traded in crysis 2 to get it, i player it 3 times in total, for no more than an hour each. single player is EXACTLY the same as multiplayer just with bots instead. No real story to it, although the challenges can be fun with a friend on xbox live. If i knew what i know now, i would skip buying this game,and save your money for something more refined.
  22. h4lt
    May 11, 2011
    9
    If you are purchasing this game for the singleplayer, you may want to think again. If you want a well built TEAM based multiplayer game, then this is the game for you. This is definitely not a regular shooter where you can run around like Rambo and get 50 kills in one match. Heck this game doesn't even have a K/D ratio on the scoreboard, it's all XP based.

    So, if you want a fun game to    If you are purchasing this game for the singleplayer, you may want to think again. If you want a well built TEAM based multiplayer game, then this is the game for you. This is definitely not a regular shooter where you can run around like Rambo and get 50 kills in one match. Heck this game doesn't even have a K/D ratio on the scoreboard, it's all XP based.

    So, if you want a fun game to play with friends then I would highly suggest Brink. It must be somewhat addicting, because I am currently at work thinking about what class I want to play and what guns I want to use the next time I get to play XD    … Expand
  23. dustotheklown
    May 11, 2011
    10
    Brink is the kinda game you might find yourself having doubts about if you pick it up and play for 20 minutes, however if you give it some practice this fps is honestly one of the most fast paced, team based, addictive games i have ever played. Characters are gritty and all the customization matches the rough futuristic style it brings to the table. All and all i guess if your a whinyBrink is the kinda game you might find yourself having doubts about if you pick it up and play for 20 minutes, however if you give it some practice this fps is honestly one of the most fast paced, team based, addictive games i have ever played. Characters are gritty and all the customization matches the rough futuristic style it brings to the table. All and all i guess if your a whiny person you could find some flaws here and there with amount of content but personally i found it to be a fantastic game breaking away from the typical guidelines of fps today. ten out of ten all the way, take it from a gamer and go get this game =)… Expand
  24. iasjdasldjs
    May 11, 2011
    10
    Game is complete **** Bots are so **** stupid that at times, you wont win a game because they keep **** up **** you are trying to do.

    Few maps and game modes make it boring fast. Customization is nothing special. Every gun has the same few things which you wont use as they make the gun worse. The parkour is just stupid. If you want to go up a wall, just take the stupid stair as it is    Game is complete **** Bots are so **** stupid that at times, you wont win a game because they keep **** up **** you are trying to do.

    Few maps and game modes make it boring fast. Customization is nothing special. Every gun has the same few things which you wont use as they make the gun worse. The parkour is just stupid. If you want to go up a wall, just take the stupid stair as it is faster. They could just have put stairs where you want to jump up. Dont forget the stupid SMART system that does not know what the **** you want to do, expect to move over objects you dont want to,    … Expand
  25. combocraft
    May 11, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't want to read my full review: Yeah this is a game worth buying.
    Why? Read the review :D

    Sooo, first review. You ask me why I just registered here for reviewing this game?
    Just because many of the so called "reviewers" here haven't played this game for a longer time or they are talking crap.
    First off: I played many FPS Games: BF-series, whole CoD-series (but BlackOps is probably the last game I bought from this series),
    TeamFortress 1-2, Quake, UT, CS and so on and so on.
    I tested the german version of Brink. On the PC for sure! (I don't understand why many reviewers post a review of the XBox or PS3 version in the PC section..
    HELLOOO.. this is the PC section. Personal *break* Computer. Mouse+Keyboard. Get it? Thank you)

    So now I introduce to you: Brink.

    Gameplay:
    Intense. Fast. Teambased. And a bit freaky.
    I really like it that you can choose your own mission and go for that.
    Also you have to play as a team, all Call of Duty-fraggers have to rethink and get used to it, this game is no brainless "KILLEVERYTHING!!!11"-FPS.
    The maps are.. freaky as the whole game. Some are well structered, some are really messy.
    Not bad, just messy. But the mission marker will help to find your way.
    The weapons are too similar in my opinion, hopefully a patch will fix that.
    Most players use a SMG.
    There are 4 classes in the game:
    Medic, Engineer, Soldier and somekind of Spy.
    The medic and the engineer are very powerful and most played.
    You can make many XP points in a short time so they are a bit overpowered, this should be balanced.
    The Soldier is okay. Nothing special, just okay.
    And last and least: the spy.
    Okay, you need him in some missions but its a pain to play.
    He can get a disguise (but it will be dropped when you get hit or fire a weapon) and some other little perks, but nothing that can hold up with the other classes.
    The S.M.A.R.T. system is a nice feature but you really have to get used to it.
    For me its okay that you only have to press one button for this, 'cause a key for every single move would make it impossible to react in a hot situation.
    The only thing that me really disappointed is the wall run. Its nearly non-existent.. that makes me really sad.
    But the game isn't called Mirror's Edge, its Brink.
    PS: I won't write anything about the SP, this is a pure multiplayer game.
    Okay, just one sentence: The AI is unbelievable stupid. Not as stupid as the bots in BF1942 but.. stupid.

    Graphics:
    I really like the minimalistic menu and the comic look, but this is a personal thing!
    The graphics are pretty good, not mobile phone graphics that some people here are talking about.
    (Sorry, this really made me laugh and cry about the stupidity of some... okay, this shouldn't be in a review, back to topic)
    Nothing more to graphics, they are not Crysis like, but not bad. They are... pretty good. Full stop.

    Network:
    I personally hadn't the "Server doesn't respond" bug.
    But yeah, some servers are a bit laggy, hopefully will be fixed.

    Conclusion:
    This game is pretty good and its something new. It takes parts from many FPS Games and mix them up to a new game.
    I like it and I will have fun with it for many hours.
    Its something new, its freaky and its a more complex game than the most "KILLEVERYTHING!!!11"-FPS (CoD *cough*).
    This means that most kiddos won't play this and this makes me reaaally happy. :)
    So, this is a game worth buying :) PS: No, I don't hate Call of Duty. I played Call of Duty for a long time. But for me Call of Duty 4 was the last REAL Call of Duty. Personal opinion, please don't cry. PPS: Yes, this game has a few bugs. I don't like it that most up to date games are full of bugs, but okay. PPPS: This review should have been longer, but I'm ill and its short after midnight ^^ Greetings, ComboCraft    … Expand
  26. Lawlimbad
    May 11, 2011
    8
    This game really is a 7.5-8 but with the god awful lag the game truly suffers. If you can get in a server where you don't lag, with a fair amount of actual people its an incredibly fun experience. The only problem is standard mode is plagued with lag, however if you try out competitive mode it lags a lot less, although there are less people playing it. The textures really aren't an issue,This game really is a 7.5-8 but with the god awful lag the game truly suffers. If you can get in a server where you don't lag, with a fair amount of actual people its an incredibly fun experience. The only problem is standard mode is plagued with lag, however if you try out competitive mode it lags a lot less, although there are less people playing it. The textures really aren't an issue, sure they blur out, but so do textures in Mass Effect and Gears, and it actually looks similar to this. Maybe I'm different but I don't spend my time admiring the walls/doors/floors really. Other than the lag I haven't experienced any issues except the typical overpowering insta-headshot bots but thats just a personal preference.

    Singleplayer however is a complete sham, there is nothing SP about it, its just simply MP with bots and an overview of why you're there before the map loads. I don't know why they thought they could get away with that or why it was a good idea, but they did a good job of marketing it.

    So overall, singleplayer is just a bot match, the lag is terrible but avoidable, textures could be a problem if you enjoy complaining, playing with friends is much harder than it should be, but when you get in a good server with actual people the game really does shine, and is definitely worth a purchase.    … Expand
  27. mrh3ro
    May 11, 2011
    9
    I have been an avid FPS aficionado since Wolfenstien, and this is by far the most tactically engaging title regarding cooperative team based action I have ever experienced. Funneling players into roles that strengthen tactically the gameplay with an amazing tug of war feel.
  28. KAS--Will
    May 12, 2011
    8
    Many ideas were celebrated pre-release are missing, but no grudge is held against this well made game. With a few pre-release errors (due to servers being jam packed and causing everyone to lag) and random frames per second lag, if you can over look those (which most critics can't), the game is all in all an impressive first person shooter which is a breath of fresh air in an eraMany ideas were celebrated pre-release are missing, but no grudge is held against this well made game. With a few pre-release errors (due to servers being jam packed and causing everyone to lag) and random frames per second lag, if you can over look those (which most critics can't), the game is all in all an impressive first person shooter which is a breath of fresh air in an era dominated by "modern" themed shooters.… Expand
  29. MaccGyver
    May 12, 2011
    8
    I don't want to just reiterate everything that's already being said, but the gist of the favorable reviews are all on target - mainstream media didn't get enough advertizing dollars to give it the score it deserves, and the user's who are panning it are most likely COD/Halo fans who wouldn't enjoy a team-based, thinking-man's shooter even if it was performing tactical fellatio on them.I don't want to just reiterate everything that's already being said, but the gist of the favorable reviews are all on target - mainstream media didn't get enough advertizing dollars to give it the score it deserves, and the user's who are panning it are most likely COD/Halo fans who wouldn't enjoy a team-based, thinking-man's shooter even if it was performing tactical fellatio on them.

    Give this game a chance - it's not perfect (the comments about the AI and the audio/graphical glitches are mostly warranted, though my own graphical experience has been fine), but it's a deep, fluid, tactical experience that not only encourages and rewards teamwork, it actually makes it hard to be a dick by eliminating teamkilling (unless you enable FF), not allowing players into enemy spawn areas, and generally making it hard for those who aren't working together to stay alive. If you play on Xbox Live, I don't need to tell you how valuable that is. As others have said, I recommend getting some friends to play with, or at least spending some time in online play as opposed to just running the campaign with bots - you won't understand the games true potential until you do. If you've got a solid 3 - 5 friends, I can't think of a better recent FPS to spend an evening with. Read the tips in the Dossier, watch the instructional videos - take the time to learn the game, and you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  30. formyfamery
    May 12, 2011
    8
    Overall, I really enjoy Brink. It wasn't quite what I was expecting and a little bit of disappointment set in when I first tried it out. I am really glad I persevered and got used to it because it is a very different game than call of duty or battlefield which can get tedious after a few months. The game play is actually really engaging if you play it the way it was made to play. ThatOverall, I really enjoy Brink. It wasn't quite what I was expecting and a little bit of disappointment set in when I first tried it out. I am really glad I persevered and got used to it because it is a very different game than call of duty or battlefield which can get tedious after a few months. The game play is actually really engaging if you play it the way it was made to play. That means you have to be constantly on the move, reach the high ground by exploring and learning how to utilize the free running properly, and try to complete the objectives with team work. The reviews that are saying the game play is too repetitive don't realize that it is their own fault because they wont use all of the variety available to them. I switch between all 4 classes regularly to keep it interesting, I try all of the different guns and attachments, and I try to complete both the minor and primary objectives. If more people actually try everything out and give the game an honest chance then I bet that would hamper some of the more hasty negative reviews. The reason I gave Brink an 8 is because the AI can be really dumb and uncooperative at times, but I doubt that will be a long term problem as more and more people join the community. As for the effects, they are really good, but after playing the gears 3 beta and seeing the effects of that which are nothing short of fantastic, I think that the graphics could have been a bit more polished. The only thing wrong with the graphics is the textures seem inconsistent in some places. As for the campaign, I agreed with everyone saying that the story was crap at first. The thing that changed my mind was the audio logs that get unlocked as you play the campaign. As you unlock and listen to more and more audio logs, the politics, the tragic misunderstanding between the security and resistance, and the history of the Ark and why it became mankind's last refuge is revealed. The audio logs do show that a lot of thought was actually put into the whole story of the Brink conflict, and I also like that not a lot of time is wasted with cut scenes so that you can learn about the story at your own pace. All in all, Brink is a fun experience to me and most definitely worth looking into and forming your own opinion by a first hand experience.… Expand
  31. greenmonster714
    May 13, 2011
    9
    This new title is like a FPS on crack. It is refreshing to see a new twist come to this form of game play. It's a team based, fast paced, testicles to the wall shooter. If your looking for a great new shooter game. This is it. If your a COD fan. Don't even bother. There's way to much teamwork involved so you'd probably get bored since this game forces you to be a tactical team player. ItThis new title is like a FPS on crack. It is refreshing to see a new twist come to this form of game play. It's a team based, fast paced, testicles to the wall shooter. If your looking for a great new shooter game. This is it. If your a COD fan. Don't even bother. There's way to much teamwork involved so you'd probably get bored since this game forces you to be a tactical team player. It makes me sick that IGN has rated this a 6.0 when it certainly deserves better than that. Sure Brink has had a few problems at launch but what game out there hasn't? If you love FPS's then you should give this one a chance. Don't expect COD or BFBC2. Think outside the box. Don't just go on gamer site reviews out there. You will miss out on a very good game.… Expand
  32. SuperHans28
    May 13, 2011
    7
    Brink is an enjoyable, class based, team FPS with hectic game play. Launch issues of lag in the free play 8v8 online isn't a great way to start but this is apparently being worked on. On the other hand, the co-op is really fun and is usually completely lag free. The challenges do offer a good amount of challenge especially the Tower Defence and Be More Objective modes. Customization is aBrink is an enjoyable, class based, team FPS with hectic game play. Launch issues of lag in the free play 8v8 online isn't a great way to start but this is apparently being worked on. On the other hand, the co-op is really fun and is usually completely lag free. The challenges do offer a good amount of challenge especially the Tower Defence and Be More Objective modes. Customization is a bit lacking but compared to FPS there is actually considerably a lot more then most other shooters. Overall, I would say try the game by either buying, renting or borrowing it off a friend and make up you're own opinions not base them off reviews.… Expand
  33. pyro9n
    May 14, 2011
    1
    Brink is graphically poor, showing the aging nature of the XBOX, along with a total failure to realise the games fantastic concept. With game play dragged kicking and screaming back to life from the Quake era, and general costing of GRAY everywhere, Brink looks and plays like the implementation of a marketing mans dream. Great concept, good PR, nice out of game visuals and brilliantBrink is graphically poor, showing the aging nature of the XBOX, along with a total failure to realise the games fantastic concept. With game play dragged kicking and screaming back to life from the Quake era, and general costing of GRAY everywhere, Brink looks and plays like the implementation of a marketing mans dream. Great concept, good PR, nice out of game visuals and brilliant character customisation are all pointless as the in game graphics are poor, the game play turgid, and the multiplayer experienced riddled with lag and bugs. Endless corridors remind me of gaming times long past, and a period I did not want to revisit. After the visceral meat of Gears changed FPS forever this is a throwback to times long gone, and not an experience I wanted to revisit. The game is yet another Homefront. All marketing, no gameplay. Gaming disappointment of the year. How can they have got it so wrong!… Expand
  34. Ice163
    May 14, 2011
    4
    Where is the story? The demo had way more story then this. Why are they still releasing games that are bad? S.M.A.R.T. is Lacking Control. Why is everybody dieing the same!?!? When you have a game that has people getting shot to death "a lot" you should make it look GOOD!!! When a game goes and tries to change the way we play FPS things that aren't changed should stay tha same or be betterWhere is the story? The demo had way more story then this. Why are they still releasing games that are bad? S.M.A.R.T. is Lacking Control. Why is everybody dieing the same!?!? When you have a game that has people getting shot to death "a lot" you should make it look GOOD!!! When a game goes and tries to change the way we play FPS things that aren't changed should stay tha same or be better then the known and loved COD, Halo & BC. Anything less is a Fat waist of money and time. Can't believe I waited almost a year for this half done toilet bomb...Oh ya and the online sucks....... This was me playng this game.......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxioGMFRGeA&feature=related… Expand
  35. IamScouse
    May 15, 2011
    0
    I was so looking forward to this game, what with the quality video and magazine reviews, so i rushed out first thing friday morning and snapped this game up even paying extra for the special edition. And what a complete waste of my money, it looked nothing like the video and graphically its like a game from the old xbox, very clunky and the AI must be one of the worst i have ever comeI was so looking forward to this game, what with the quality video and magazine reviews, so i rushed out first thing friday morning and snapped this game up even paying extra for the special edition. And what a complete waste of my money, it looked nothing like the video and graphically its like a game from the old xbox, very clunky and the AI must be one of the worst i have ever come across in all my years of gaming. And the game itself becomes very repetitive and boring very quickly, do not buy this pile of rubbish and first thing monday morning this game is going back.… Expand
  36. YourThoughts
    May 17, 2011
    5
    I am giving this game a rating of 5, due to the fact I returned it to the store within 5 hours of owning it, This being said, i am open minded and understand i know people who are enjoying the game but to me it just seems TOO simple (like a free online FPS for PC), I found the game non-atmospheric and boring. Trailers portrayed the game to be a fast paced, free running shoot em up, but inI am giving this game a rating of 5, due to the fact I returned it to the store within 5 hours of owning it, This being said, i am open minded and understand i know people who are enjoying the game but to me it just seems TOO simple (like a free online FPS for PC), I found the game non-atmospheric and boring. Trailers portrayed the game to be a fast paced, free running shoot em up, but in reality you can only hop over objects such as couches (soo much for the urban 'Ark' world we were promised), while sprinting makes no real improvement to walking. Graphics are a HUGE let down compared to other recent releases, unless your in to long faced cartoon people and endless glitches make this game too frustrating when playing against others online. Fair enough that the glitches can be updated in time and that downloadable content will become available, but character customization is not as vast as it first seems and downloadable content will not change the overall gameplay. Seems to me that Bethesda had a great idea for a new upbeat FPS which could have made one of the best modern shooters we have seen in a few years, but sadly it failed to live up to its expectations.
    The campaign storyline and cinematics seem to be there only as an introduction to each battle and there is no real depth in the story, so if you a single player person i cant see why you would enjoy 'Brink'. But there is still hope for Bethesda's 'BRINK' as i do know a few people who are fans of the game and relate it to an older FPS known as 'Shadowrun' (which was popular for its online gameplay). So if you enjoyed 'Shadowrun' then chances are you are sure to love 'Brink'. I personally am not a 'Shadowrun' fan, but i am open minded and understand it will be a good play for certain gamers.    … Expand
  37. Kamakse
    May 17, 2011
    10
    From reading some of these other reviews it seems like they never played the game. Brink has a very distinct art style. the ark and the visuals are quite impressive. The sound is impeccable, guns have distinct feel, vibe, and sound. all of the body type (light, normal, Big) have unique play styles and weapons. the lighter the body type, the faster they more, the more places they can reach,From reading some of these other reviews it seems like they never played the game. Brink has a very distinct art style. the ark and the visuals are quite impressive. The sound is impeccable, guns have distinct feel, vibe, and sound. all of the body type (light, normal, Big) have unique play styles and weapons. the lighter the body type, the faster they more, the more places they can reach, and the less health they can have. the "SMART" system works fine and is easy to use but requires skill to run harder routes.(ex: Triple wall jump in container city) I thought the level design was super smart, short cuts can be unlocked with some classes. Completing objectives is fun. the one button method keeps annoying mini games from becoming repetitive and people speed planting bombs. The A.I is almost too good and is not the high point of the game.. The A.I. will often gun you down quicker than you can return fire. Often A.I on your team will over look objectives and A.I medics will walk over you. There is a huge difference when playing with live people. you can tell instantly. other players result in intense firefights over choke points. when playing with friends you will often yell for ammo and medics even if they are sitting in the room with you. the online connection problems are going to be patched and are a temporary problem that should not be used to judge the game. Because of the lag Splash Damage promised free dlc this summer. Overall i think Brink is a great game. if you want to try a unique FPS that forces you to work together to accomplish the impossible, Buy Brink. Viva La Revolution.… Expand
  38. MsMachine
    May 18, 2011
    10
    Brink is a game that many may put on the back burner because it is not another Call of Duty carbon copy, but what it is is an engaging first person shooter that does lack in a story, but many people I know do not even play the story mode in these types of games opting instead to go straight for the multiplayer. If you want to play a game with great story, but no on-line play go play L.A.Brink is a game that many may put on the back burner because it is not another Call of Duty carbon copy, but what it is is an engaging first person shooter that does lack in a story, but many people I know do not even play the story mode in these types of games opting instead to go straight for the multiplayer. If you want to play a game with great story, but no on-line play go play L.A. Noire, but if you want to play a futuristic FPS in the vein of Battlefied then hop on Brink and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  39. sistre
    May 24, 2011
    1
    Come on brothers, lets do this! First thing I do as a XP addict is watch the tutorial that tells me to hold tab to see and choose objectives.
    I start the campaign and immediately I get all confused about wtf to do. I hold tab.....i see no objectives. i hold tab again. no objectives instead I see a nice scoreboard. WTF do i want a scoreboard for in SINGLEPLAYER???? i don't care about the    Come on brothers, lets do this! First thing I do as a XP addict is watch the tutorial that tells me to hold tab to see and choose objectives.
    I start the campaign and immediately I get all confused about wtf to do. I hold tab.....i see no objectives. i hold tab again. no objectives instead I see a nice scoreboard. WTF do i want a scoreboard for in SINGLEPLAYER???? i don't care about the bots stats!!!!! I do care about the new SMART system though. Good idea if your maps where up4 the challenge. And omg the goddamn medics running around throwing syringes everwhere geezeez I just emptied 2 full mags in his head and all it takes for him to ress is 2 secs? srsly I have now uninstalled and when this is done im returning this piece of donkey **** they chose to call a game :) have nice day- witcher2 plz dont suck this bad!!! plz    … Expand
  40. Gamer44
    May 27, 2011
    0
    this game is a massive let down for me the minute I played it I was disappointed one of the worst games for me in 2011 and will get a place in my top 50 worst games of all time overall: LAME looked at it upon release looked and sounded lame then bought it yesterday and my gut feeling was right the game is a massive let down getting my money back asap
  41. Keoki
    Apr 2, 2012
    4
    First of all, whats wrong with people playing this game? I have almost 1 bad report from every top score I get playing on multiplayer ...
    The game is not bad at all, but it's not good as they wanted to sold us. Poor character creation and poor visuals on Xbox compared to PC. For the character classes the only one who really is worth is the engineer, the others are useless.
  42. Miga
    May 30, 2011
    0
    Please avoid this game at all cost. The marketing was great. The videos look awesome. Once you play the game you will wish you held out for some awesome arcade title. The whole point of this game was Multilayer. Everything was focused around it. There are no dedicated servers guys. This means if you try to connect to some random game ( No match making either) you will be plagued with a redPlease avoid this game at all cost. The marketing was great. The videos look awesome. Once you play the game you will wish you held out for some awesome arcade title. The whole point of this game was Multilayer. Everything was focused around it. There are no dedicated servers guys. This means if you try to connect to some random game ( No match making either) you will be plagued with a red connection and unable to play. If you want to play with friends you have to first create a match and then invite them. The only way this game works is if you have 15 friends in your current city with the same ISP thats not DSL bought the game also. Often you will go to join an online game and it will be FILLED with bots. No live people. I tried so hard. I wait a week and try again. Still the same garbage. I am trading it in for Hunted. I am scared i even bought that game now because they have the same developers. Bethesda you should have just stuck with Fallout. Bring me dedicated servers and match making and I will pick it up. I would be a great game with these two small thats that belong in a game that you market for online multilayer .… Expand
  43. MindSpaz
    Sep 18, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do not buy this game.
    Why?
    There are many reasons, but I'll just talk about the main ones. For the Xbox 360, it feels like the controls were just moved from the PC version and it is hard to control and maneuver the player and slight delays with button presses, AKA, bad programming.
    It lacks in the "free-running" aspect which is what originally drew my attention to this game, you can only simply wall run and climb, simple things like that, and it's very, very hard to keep a "flow" because of the lag online. The single player and the online gameplay are nearly exactly the same, except with one factor, lag.
    Trying to get this game to run on my computer was even a hassle, it kept crashing without reason, and the controls felt sticky and slippery and just all over the place.
    The one good thing however, is when you're getting this game to actually work properly.
    The objectives are interesting and it is fun to play with friends, the customization is very in depth and its pretty much the only reason I'm giving this game a 5/10.
    Overall, the game seems very, very unfinished and it seemed like bethesda was trying to meet a deadline. If this game was worked on a little bit longer, I'm sure this would be an amazing gemstone of a game that would definitely be a popular first person shooter on the market.    … Expand
  44. Somogibbs
    Jan 3, 2012
    3
    This game was a terrible disappointment all the way through. It had broken multiplayer, terrible in motion graphics, and no single player campaign even though the director of the game explicitly said in an interview that the reason it was being delayed was because they wanted to provide a deep single player experience. It had us all duped to the point that it was the number 2 seller theThis game was a terrible disappointment all the way through. It had broken multiplayer, terrible in motion graphics, and no single player campaign even though the director of the game explicitly said in an interview that the reason it was being delayed was because they wanted to provide a deep single player experience. It had us all duped to the point that it was the number 2 seller the month it came out. It was so broken that one of the devs had to go on to youtube to try and tell users how to navigate around the fact that his multiplayer-focused game had no lobbies and no way to enter into a game with friends. This and Rage have contributed to my decision to not buy a Bethesda published game that does not have the name Fallout or Elder Scrolls in the title.… Expand
  45. Theguyoffire
    Mar 4, 2012
    5
    Storyline is utterly forgettable, Gameplay is no fun, and the graphics look like it was from 2007. But forget all that. How much more overhyped could this game be? I bought this game last year because my friend wanted me to buy it. Turns out it sucked. Rent it rating at best. 4.0/10
  46. xHEISENBERGx
    Mar 20, 2012
    5
    I was initially very excited about brink, but in the end it was a dull, forgettable experience. I really enjoyed the concept of parkour shooter. Hell Mirrors Edge was great, how can imporiving upon the combat component and allowing online matches be anything other than amazing, right? Wrong. It's lackluster experience just starts to wear the more you play. First, some praise. I love theI was initially very excited about brink, but in the end it was a dull, forgettable experience. I really enjoyed the concept of parkour shooter. Hell Mirrors Edge was great, how can imporiving upon the combat component and allowing online matches be anything other than amazing, right? Wrong. It's lackluster experience just starts to wear the more you play. First, some praise. I love the art style, its sleek and futuristic while still chaotic. Second, the SMART movement aspect works great most of the time, though occasionally I would find myself lunging over boxes or jumping on walls when I did not mean to do so. Some of the gripes I have are toward the gameplay as a whole. The weapons are fun at first but most of them start to blend together due to very similar playstyles. The gametypes are bland at best, all the same blend of CTF/territory or escort, not even a death match mode! Supplemented by some terrible A.I. Tie it all together with a virtually non-existant story, which plays as more a pregame cutscene than a driving force for the game, and it makes for a game that is very difficult to enjoy. I really wanted to love Brink, but honestly, in a market flooded with FPS clones, there are plenty of better substitutes the Brink… Expand
  47. watithink123
    Apr 14, 2012
    2
    Brink is load of crap. The campaign is horrible as hell and the story sucks balls.The multiplayer is just so so i can't explan how bad it is.And the challenges are just so stupid. Campaign 3/10 Multiplayer 2/10 Challenges 2/10 Brink 2.5/10
  48. RomecoolR
    May 14, 2012
    10
    This is a great game and you need it. For 13.00 at gamestop this is awesome! My opinion is that the price should be higher! So, you need this game now.
  49. Adzmaster
    May 26, 2012
    2
    I pre ordered Brink after seeing numerous gameplay footage and developer videos, I believed that Brink would be a fresh take on the FPS genre, but sadly that all changed when it was released.

    I'll start with the campaign, without going into much detail there are two warring factions on a floating city called "The Ark" one side fights for freedom, the other, order. Players are free to    I pre ordered Brink after seeing numerous gameplay footage and developer videos, I believed that Brink would be a fresh take on the FPS genre, but sadly that all changed when it was released.

    I'll start with the campaign, without going into much detail there are two warring factions on a floating city called "The Ark" one side fights for freedom, the other, order. Players are free to choose which faction and switch campaigns at their leisure. Sadly the campaign itself is boring and repetitive and does nothing to draw a player into it's world

    The gameplay is also boring, the SMART system, which allows players to cross all types of terrain does not work as well as it should and truth be told, it is not really needed in a FPS.
    The multiplayer, is the exact same as the campaign, about 5 missions but with other human players unfortunatley the multi player features dreadful that often makes the game unplayable and extremely frustrating.

    One of the best features about Brink is the weapon & character customisation, it allows players to truly make their character their own through 6 attachment types (under-barrels etc.) for weapons and different clothing styles. One major problem with this is that there is no option to have a female character and there is not one single female character in the whole game!

    During my time with Brink I found it very frustrating to play as I constantly was killed and none of the AI characters would revive me, on that subject the AI is awful, I think that Timesplitters FP on the original Xbox had better AI. Because of the AI the game was very difficult to play, trying to complete objectives by yourself that should require several more characters.

    To put it bluntly the graphics are very very poor, I have seen better graphics on the original xbox.

    Overall as you may have guessed I do not like Brink it's a mess and something that no one should have the dis-pleasure of playing.    … Expand
  50. twos
    Jun 11, 2013
    6
    I overall enjoyed this game although I have to say I didn't put a lot of time into it. If you are looking for story line you will be dissapointed, however as an arena style fps this game was thoroughly entertaining. The friendly AI can at times be more than aggravating, but the class system, style and game play mechanics are decent. you can get it in a bargain bin and get a few decentI overall enjoyed this game although I have to say I didn't put a lot of time into it. If you are looking for story line you will be dissapointed, however as an arena style fps this game was thoroughly entertaining. The friendly AI can at times be more than aggravating, but the class system, style and game play mechanics are decent. you can get it in a bargain bin and get a few decent hours of entertainment out of it just playing through two sides of the campaign.… Expand
  51. bigmookalookie
    May 15, 2011
    9
    Brink is for online players only and if your looking for a single player experiance look eleswhere. The story is cool but really it gives you a reason to shoot people in the face and do the objectives. Basically the team play is fun as hell and im in a clan and when we start playing and get into a groove the game is some of the most fun you will have. The game really demands that you playBrink is for online players only and if your looking for a single player experiance look eleswhere. The story is cool but really it gives you a reason to shoot people in the face and do the objectives. Basically the team play is fun as hell and im in a clan and when we start playing and get into a groove the game is some of the most fun you will have. The game really demands that you play as a team and really all the perks that go with each class will give you enough customization to let you pick your own and go from there. Speakig of customization you can customize so much with your character and guns its amazing with all the tweaks you have hundreds to choose from. They have fixed alot of the issues that was plaguing the game when it was first launched and to boot they are gonna give free dlc in june. If you love online games, games that have team work give this game a try it wil give you the most fun you have had on your 360 in awhile and trust me once you get into this you wont wanna go back to black ops… Expand
  52. legacyofkane
    May 27, 2011
    7
    Brink, unfortunately for Splash Damage, did not live up to all the talk that it's creators had released into the world. The lack of content and lack of story-telling will ultimately keep this game from walking the road with great games; despite all of that however, there is something in brink that we as gamers will see again. The one thing that the developers promised and delivered upon: aBrink, unfortunately for Splash Damage, did not live up to all the talk that it's creators had released into the world. The lack of content and lack of story-telling will ultimately keep this game from walking the road with great games; despite all of that however, there is something in brink that we as gamers will see again. The one thing that the developers promised and delivered upon: a different approach to playing the game. The ability to see a strategically advantageous location, reach it, and utilize it effectively through SMART. It does require a certain amount of practice to use it well in-game, but once the player has reached that point it becomes a tool that will aid the player immensely. The SMART system, i believe, will be reincarnated into a new game. I only hope that the world is much larger and more diverse than the one it currently occupies.… Expand
  53. pointydagger
    May 30, 2011
    5
    I'll keep this as short as possible: I love the idea for this game. A huge amount of customization in a class based shooter with an easy to use free running tool. It sounds great on paper, but not on a disc, which is very upsetting because I was waiting for this game for half a year. There are things I question like why every multiplayer option has to be a mission, why I have to make anI'll keep this as short as possible: I love the idea for this game. A huge amount of customization in a class based shooter with an easy to use free running tool. It sounds great on paper, but not on a disc, which is very upsetting because I was waiting for this game for half a year. There are things I question like why every multiplayer option has to be a mission, why I have to make an ingame chat to talk to teammates, why heavy is even an option because the health is barely noticeable, and you could just hack the health post for the same effect, why they introduce characters when all they do is take up 6 possible spots and hand them to the terrible AI. Yup, 6 spots automatically go to bots. 3 on both sides. When you get into a game, even though people have said something about an early update, there is a good chance of lag. All that said, once you play it is fun, and you will get your semi-mindless shooter fix. I guess I was just hoping for a little more than mindless shooter.… Expand
  54. flyjar
    Jun 2, 2011
    6
    While the updates have fixed the major lag issues the game still isn't that great. When playing co-op on-line, even on easy, the computer controlled players seem too powerful and I often wonder how I got killed. There are too many choking points on the maps where you are killing and getting killed far too often. It's not always obvious when you are in an enemy base only to be killed byWhile the updates have fixed the major lag issues the game still isn't that great. When playing co-op on-line, even on easy, the computer controlled players seem too powerful and I often wonder how I got killed. There are too many choking points on the maps where you are killing and getting killed far too often. It's not always obvious when you are in an enemy base only to be killed by the turrets. And while the movement system is pretty nice, I find myself vaulting on to boxes that I didn't want to, completely exposing myself to the enemy. The medic class seems to be over powered and very easy to max out, when getting frustrated I found myself switch back to this class quite often. Tip: when you shoot an enemy, make sure you kill them in "last stand" so the medic doesn't revive them.… Expand
  55. JakeLunn
    May 15, 2011
    6
    Brink is fun for some, but not for others. For those who are blessed with living in an area that has fast internet speeds for a low amount of money, it is fun. For those who can't afford fast internet speeds or don't live an area with them available it is not; Brink is a total lag fest for them. Not to say that any game isn't a lag fest if you have **** internet, but Brink seems to notBrink is fun for some, but not for others. For those who are blessed with living in an area that has fast internet speeds for a low amount of money, it is fun. For those who can't afford fast internet speeds or don't live an area with them available it is not; Brink is a total lag fest for them. Not to say that any game isn't a lag fest if you have **** internet, but Brink seems to not even attempt to adhere to the less fortunate. The game itself however is fantastic, if you have a good enough connection to support it.… Expand
  56. ReviewMan
    May 25, 2011
    9
    I was waiting for the release of this game for a while. The game is very good but the AI's need much improvement. Playing multiplayer or co-op make the game alot more fun.
  57. MickeyDee
    May 13, 2011
    8
    OneClassyGuy hit the nail on the head with describing Brink!! The only thing I would say differently is the score. I give it (as of now) a 7.5. When I first started playing I was disappointed because the graphics were not COD or even the unique Borderlands (which I love). People say graphics aren't always important but they are and they do play a factor! The lag and glitching scared me butOneClassyGuy hit the nail on the head with describing Brink!! The only thing I would say differently is the score. I give it (as of now) a 7.5. When I first started playing I was disappointed because the graphics were not COD or even the unique Borderlands (which I love). People say graphics aren't always important but they are and they do play a factor! The lag and glitching scared me but it soon fixed and wasn't a problem. THINK about this....What if COD or Borderlands had the same online experience with all the different objective applications and teamwork?! Truly would be the best video game ever!! If this game was gorgeous and polished and played as tightly as COD then I would never touch COD again!! This game is revolutionary and should be supported in its efforts. Bethesda dropped the ball (especially considering this ain't their first rodeo). I feel most of my disappointment is once again due to hype!! We gotta stop letting that happen.... Anyhow, good game and as of now I'm addicted.… Expand
  58. s0m3guy
    May 14, 2011
    8
    Brink is not a simple game to get into. There's a reason that there are multiple tutorial videos. It takes a while to get used to the gameplay, maps, and SMART system, but once you do it turns into a great game. I've been playing the cooperative campaign with a few friends, and each one of us has our own roles. Because of this I would not recommend purchasing the game if you will playBrink is not a simple game to get into. There's a reason that there are multiple tutorial videos. It takes a while to get used to the gameplay, maps, and SMART system, but once you do it turns into a great game. I've been playing the cooperative campaign with a few friends, and each one of us has our own roles. Because of this I would not recommend purchasing the game if you will play solo. The friendly AI is horrendous and incredibly incompetent. The SMART system is a great addition to this shooter. It adds a new layer of depth to the battlefield. Instead of running straight into the fray, climb over some cargo containers and flank. The maps are 3d not 2d. The system takes a while to get used to, but once mastered, it will aid you greatly. The customization aspects of the game are quite detailed. You have the ability to add dress your character with many things. Each piece of clothing also has different color schemes which increase the possibilities. It's nice to have a character that is completely your own.

    My major qualms with the game is the lack of content. There are only a few maps, and I have a feeling that it will get dry after awhile. Fortunately, this will be remedied in June when Splash Damage and Bethesda are releasing DLC for free. The challenge mode is also short and pointless. Weapons can be earned by completing these trials, but I would have preferred to unlock them by leveling. The classes don't have many abilities to unlock, and the max level is 20. It doesn't take long to max out, and you can cross specialize your characters into multiple classes. This makes it unnecessary to create multiple characters. Overall, the game is refreshing after multiple bland and generic FPS titles. Hopefully, Splash Damage continues to support the game. If this is done, the game will be infinitely better and worthy of a 9 or higher.    … Expand
  59. amnix
    May 15, 2011
    5
    Only one word to describe this game; Unpolished. Texture streaming cant keep up. Unplayable multiplayer due to lag. Extremely pixualized visuals that make this game look last gen. No ingame lobbies or gamebrowser. Bots swarm the multiplayer servers. Campaing/offline mode is severely unbalanced with the godly enemy AI. Controls are very poor and generic with one sensitivity for both lookOnly one word to describe this game; Unpolished. Texture streaming cant keep up. Unplayable multiplayer due to lag. Extremely pixualized visuals that make this game look last gen. No ingame lobbies or gamebrowser. Bots swarm the multiplayer servers. Campaing/offline mode is severely unbalanced with the godly enemy AI. Controls are very poor and generic with one sensitivity for both look and ADS, which is a shame because it makes all of the guns to feel shallow. I *really* wanted to like this game, as i've been following the development of it for years. As of now, Brink, should still be in beta, this game is NOT finished.… Expand
  60. Rimsie
    May 17, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tried not to write this as I think the guys at SplashDamage represent a fine slice of gaming history. I hope that they can produce something new and innovative in this genre, Brink is not it. Brink is a little like Killzone 3 and a little like Team Fortress but does not compare to either. It has placable turrets, a disguise ability and varied objectives like Killzone 3. The look and movement are more like Team Fortress. It has the typical classes. The player movement is great. The graphics are poor and the game play relies heavily on communication which is where it falls down. The AI is incredibly useless as the gameplay requires support between players and you dont get this from the AI. Most multiplayer games are not full with real players. AI make up the remainder and just frustrate you in their uselessness. Added to this is the fact that the players that are on are never on voice chat. This game is probably very enjoyable if played privately with full teams. Ideal for clans. It just breaks down when played between random players who don't communicate.
    Its currently quite laggy as well. There are no addictive aspects to the game, its easy to put down after a short time. The challenge mode is very short and then you're just left with campaign which uses the same few maps and objectives as multiplayer. If a patch could improve the AI and add maps then that would be great as graphics are a small matter when having fun.    … Expand
  61. RUINER614
    May 15, 2011
    9
    I believe alot of people believed that this game was going to revolutionize first person shooters, but this game borrows from other shooters while providing just enough new material to make the game fresh instead of feeling like another Call of Duty rip off. The only thing wrong with the game that I found was that it lacks a deep story mode and gun play is choppy at times. But other thanI believe alot of people believed that this game was going to revolutionize first person shooters, but this game borrows from other shooters while providing just enough new material to make the game fresh instead of feeling like another Call of Duty rip off. The only thing wrong with the game that I found was that it lacks a deep story mode and gun play is choppy at times. But other than that I beleive Brink is a solid first person shooter that doesn't rely on being a Call of Duty clone and stands on its own merits while borrowing slightly from lesser known games and some rpg aspects.… Expand
  62. SRSFACE
    May 16, 2011
    7
    Brink is enjoyable, but I wish I payed twenty less dollars for it. It feels like a $40 title. There's a lack of polish that strikes me as odd considering all the videos for the game hinted at much more than what is delivered. There's only a handful of maps, but thankfully due to the objective-based gameplay they have a lot of replay value without getting stale (especially if you switchBrink is enjoyable, but I wish I payed twenty less dollars for it. It feels like a $40 title. There's a lack of polish that strikes me as odd considering all the videos for the game hinted at much more than what is delivered. There's only a handful of maps, but thankfully due to the objective-based gameplay they have a lot of replay value without getting stale (especially if you switch sides.) The whole "blends single player and multiplayer" thing they touted? It's crap. It means bots fill in the slots when you don't play multiplayer. There is an abhorrent lack of story, too. The little clips that play before rounds in the campaign make little to no sense, and even if you bother to go through the dossier to listen to unlocked audioclips, there's nothing compelling about what's going on in the least.

    Where the game shines is in the teamplay aspect. As aiming is really a secondary skill for this title compared to other FPS games, controlling chokepoints and utilizing your class to it's fullest is how you get the most out of playing. There's no kill/death ratio which I absolutely love, because there's no smack-talking from childish clowns on the other team.

    There are some balance issues. For one, the "stealth" class is awful. Soldiers resupply ammo, medics revive people, engineers buff gun damage and armor, and the other class (I honestly forget what it's called because I refuse to play it) provides no tactical use to a team. Other than when they are required to hack spots, they serve no team utility.

    Each gun handles pretty much entirely the same. Almost all of them have similar stats across the boards, anyway. AR guns all handle the exact same with slightly differing clip sizes, all the SMGs handle the same as every other SMG, etc. Handguns are worthless because while the game claims that it ups your melee damage by giving you a knife, melee is 1,000,000% useless.

    The game really, really, really needs some sort of reason to aim. As long as I'm remotely shooting at the enemy, I score hits and spray til people drop. I tend to get a lot more kills since switching to a mini-gun as a result, as ironsighting hinders your ability to drop enemies rather than help. Headshots don't kill immediately either, so no reason to aim at anything other than the midsection of baddies.

    I love the graphics. The "S.M.A.R.T." system to run freely and leap over obstacles is fairly cool. It doesn't feel any different than hitting the action button on obstacles you can climb in other shooters, though, so I don't get what the big deal is. Sound could use a little tweaking as I feel overwhelmed with loudness jumping behind one of the MGs and it's too difficult to tell what guns enemies are using.

    I think there's a potential for franchise development so I'm giving it a 7 rather than a 6, purely for breaking the mold and daring to be different. It's a mediocre game that still offers a lot of replayability at best and an unpolished lackluster title at worst.    … Expand
  63. RubberDucky
    May 16, 2011
    8
    Brink is in no way a bad game, however, it is not perfect by any means. I really enjoy playing this game, as it is in-depth with a massively rewarding upgrade and leveling system. However, some graphics have slow loading and the game lags a ton online. If they release a patch for the lag, I will play the game more. As it stands, Brink is good, but not great.
  64. 21ckalatzGR
    May 17, 2011
    9
    I really liked this game but not so wonderful could have been better give him a 8 has a bit of killzone 3 ok but has very beautiful graphics the gameplay is mediocre could be better.
  65. minharo200
    May 29, 2011
    6
    To start off, I entered this game with high expectations. Now this could be good or bad depending on the person, but I followed this game religiously for a few weeks here and there, being a previous fan of Wolfenstien and Quake Wars. However, how on earth did they screw up?!
    PROS:
    Gameplay - You work as a team and it is fun to take separate roles to tackle certain objectives. Each class    To start off, I entered this game with high expectations. Now this could be good or bad depending on the person, but I followed this game religiously for a few weeks here and there, being a previous fan of Wolfenstien and Quake Wars. However, how on earth did they screw up?!
    PROS:
    Gameplay - You work as a team and it is fun to take separate roles to tackle certain objectives. Each class does have its strengths and it does gear itself to helping newcomers to grapple the reins easier.
    Artwork - Really well done, the world is fleshed out and you do feel a certain connected-ness to the environment because the battles do take places in areas that subliminally tell a story. Also, character customizations are really nice and gun customizations make you look more tougher and fit your style of play and character.
    CONS: (unfortunately, here's where I need to say)
    Story - The story starts decently, but since watching videos instead of jumping into the combat while online is pointless, so if you want to play online immediately, you cant waste time learning the little back story which doesn't do much to the game play and doesn't give enough time to make you care about your side.
    Also, when playing several matches, you begin not to care about a bigger story and really just care if your team is going to work together or not.
    Graphics - I said the ARTWORK was nice, not the graphical component. While yes, the areas are designed to look real and liveable, the game is always loading textures even in the middle of combat. It makes a greased-lens effect which does make it a bit distracting since the textures of everything change every couple of seconds. Also, explosions don't look nice.
    Gameplay - While the team work is fun, it is not perfect. Either you get lucky and get a team that plays smart or you dont. If you become the only intelligent person trying to fix the main objective, many people just go off trying to get kills and leave you vulnerable and many times don't support. Also, the AI for allies and enemies, are terrible. While they do give support, they will not go after objectives, leaving the grunt work for you every time and the enemy AI can be unforgiving, seeming to target you more often than not. This is a game meant for TEAMS but if one person doesn't support, it can mess the entire vibe. Also, there is not a emphasis to learn and become skilled with one class. Spies are good but don't really help the team too much, Soldiers can lob Molotov all day but that's about it. Engineers are the strongest class since they can just turtle around building sentry guns at will and not be penalized whenever its destroyed. Medics heal and are important but noone ever wants to be a support, and are always in dire need. It is supposed to be balanced but when you are playing with real people who want glory and battle [a unfortunate side effect thanks to COD] noone cares about the comrade next to you unless there's nothing more important occupying your time at that moment.
    and leveling up? you can level up in 1 to 3 days, depending how much you play, but even then its not a lot. Once you finish a character, its just build another one and the list goes on.

    Overall, if you are not a hardcore shooter fan but a fan of team shooters, this is worth checking your time. However, if you want more serious roles and stronger games in the same respect, you could do a lot better, such as Team Fortress 2. Don't misunderstand me, this is a good game. Its just not great.    … Expand
  66. DevelopedMilk
    Jun 20, 2011
    5
    yeah just alright . 5 based on retail price 60 us definitely not worth the money. disappointing campaign, multiplayer, and allaround gameplay. was expecting an epic campaign that really swayed my thoughts on controlling freedom and exploiting but the story was not in the least bit immersive. i played enough with one character to know that the gameplay was broken and did not flow halfyeah just alright . 5 based on retail price 60 us definitely not worth the money. disappointing campaign, multiplayer, and allaround gameplay. was expecting an epic campaign that really swayed my thoughts on controlling freedom and exploiting but the story was not in the least bit immersive. i played enough with one character to know that the gameplay was broken and did not flow half asmuchas promised. online was laggy and the only play i really got was with rediculously hard computers. by hard i mean powerful but just plain stupid. like a group of medics staring at me as i walk towards them opening fire just repeatedly healing eachother not even attempting to take me out. guns just didnt fire right, smart didnt smart right, and customization was kinda bland. there were times when i enjoyed owning fields of guys but more often than not games were unwinnable. i traded it in a week after purchase because cutting my losses was worth more than keeping it around. five is probably more than it deserves but im still hopeful for a proper sequel.… Expand
  67. DMuhny
    Jul 10, 2011
    0
    I awaited this game for a full year, since I first saw a glimpse of the game back in April of 2010. So, of course I pre-ordered the game and picked up my game at midnight. From the time I put the game in I played for a solid 6-8 hours straight. Despite the common lag and shoddy graphics. I waited for this game for a year, I wanted to enjoy it. Well, it turns out even after the patch to fixI awaited this game for a full year, since I first saw a glimpse of the game back in April of 2010. So, of course I pre-ordered the game and picked up my game at midnight. From the time I put the game in I played for a solid 6-8 hours straight. Despite the common lag and shoddy graphics. I waited for this game for a year, I wanted to enjoy it. Well, it turns out even after the patch to fix the lag and other issues, the game is still "unplayable" by my standards. Even if you get into a game with a decent connection, you are most likely playing verse a team of bots with only bots to aid you as well. THIS IS NOT A MULTIPLAYER GAME by any means. They had a great idea and somehow managed to f*%k it up big. So if I were to give them 5 stars at all, it would be for biggest failure of all time. By far the worst game I've ever played. Sadly I had to accept $10 for it from Gamestop. Thank you Bethesda for stealing my money.… Expand
  68. TheAngryBaron
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    After seeing the trailers and screenshots of Brink, it became one of my most anticipated games. When I played it, it quickly became my biggest gaming disappointment. Guns are so weak it feels like you're firing paper bullets. Friendly AI is atrocious yet enemy AI is ridiculously intelligent, making the single player a grind to beat, even on the easier modes. Gun attachments are unlockedAfter seeing the trailers and screenshots of Brink, it became one of my most anticipated games. When I played it, it quickly became my biggest gaming disappointment. Guns are so weak it feels like you're firing paper bullets. Friendly AI is atrocious yet enemy AI is ridiculously intelligent, making the single player a grind to beat, even on the easier modes. Gun attachments are unlocked through completing challenges, but thanks to horrible friendly AI these become extremely hard to achieve. However, the parkour/free-running elements work pretty well, and the action wheels work great too. But those two things are where any praise ends, and where a torrent of criticism begins. Keyword: Unfinished.… Expand
  69. sinadoom
    Sep 7, 2012
    5
    Credible concept and admirable effort at an arena-based shooter which is modern, class-based, fast-paced, objective-orientated and still skillful since there aren't any stupid killstreaks or perks in the game. Unfortunately however, the game is not incredible due to a number of flaws in theexecution of it. It's a complex game but explained and made simple. But it feels like it was made forCredible concept and admirable effort at an arena-based shooter which is modern, class-based, fast-paced, objective-orientated and still skillful since there aren't any stupid killstreaks or perks in the game. Unfortunately however, the game is not incredible due to a number of flaws in theexecution of it. It's a complex game but explained and made simple. But it feels like it was made for PC as an alternative to the dull and boring/repetive Unreal Tournament 3 kind of game. Brink runs on a decent game engine but for some reason (most likely outdated hardware) id Tech 4's graphics look like Quake 1 most of the time because the Xbox 360 takes literally seconds to load textures on just about everything. For instance, look at something really close up, turn around and quickly turn around again and you have to wait for it to load. This problem has not been addressed with id Tech 5 either so it's yet another generation issue rather than the game's fault. The difficulty is iffy and inconsistent, especially in the challenge missions which are frustrating. Be More Objective is extremely difficult even for seasoned players, because of the badly implemented AI and poor map design and spawns. The story and customisation is pretty bad but above all it's pointless. The cheesey and obvious names for weapons that look exactly like some real-life weapons makes the game feel like a gimmick, which isn't greatly aided by the hideous looking character models. As a team-based multiplayer arena shooter Brink brings some fresh innovation by combining tried-and-tested elements with arena-based gameplay and objectives. It's no TF2 though, so don't expect it to be too much fun. The voice acting is also hideous, especially when you have to hear "Brothers" at the start and end of EVERYTHING. So all in all, Brink is nothing more than a next-gen concept for reviving the arena-based FPS, but it's still very much in the prototype stage with many small but significant imperfections which need to be addressed. It's OK for developers to make mistakes but the important thing is for splash damage to learn from what they did wrong in Brink and try to make their next iteration more polished. The current state of this game has too many issues and can't be taken seriously at all. The idea is exciting, but because it's plagued in just about every department of what constitutes a "good" game I can't brand it as good. Certainly below average performance. It has potential though.… Expand
  70. The_Lang_Theory
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    This game had huge potential for a story as well as gameplay and still does if a sequel is produced with a complete restructure or the game could be completely remade. Brink feels like Battlefield but is no way near the latter. The single player feels as if you are playing multiplayer :/ the interface is not user friendly and you find it frustrating at points where you just wish thatThis game had huge potential for a story as well as gameplay and still does if a sequel is produced with a complete restructure or the game could be completely remade. Brink feels like Battlefield but is no way near the latter. The single player feels as if you are playing multiplayer :/ the interface is not user friendly and you find it frustrating at points where you just wish that controls and movement would just agree with you. The setting is seriously cool and I think a movie adaptation could be amazing. The story was compelling enough for me to buy the game without taking anything else into consideration however I found that as the plot progressed the game began to flop. This means that I have stopped playing altogether and I will be trading it in for a discount on a game with more lasting appeal. If you're interested in seeing how the game pans out and make a deduction of your own no one is going to stop you from buying it but please consider renting or checking out some gameplay videos before proceeding.… Expand
  71. Redfelcon
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    This is a straight up multiplayer game, i'm wondering if they forgot the campaign mode or something. At first when i saw the trailer for this game I thought it was a xbox live arcade game like Monday night combat. It should have been. Its rental or a 5 dollar bin pick up if that.
  72. olivertanoh1
    Jun 5, 2012
    0
    Although I appreciated the graphics and the slight innovation amongst other FPSes, this game feels like an alpha version in terms of gameplay, plot, and AI. Save your money on other games and not on this ****
  73. FizzBickets
    Dec 27, 2011
    5
    I went as low as I could while still making this a mixed review, because Brink is not a good game. Let's begin.

    Story: I didn't get the game for it's story, but it's still a pretty awful plot. The rebellion VS. the authorities is pretty common, whether it be movies or games. Actually being able to pick which side to be on does add a LITTLE flavor to it, but not much at all. Gameplay: The    I went as low as I could while still making this a mixed review, because Brink is not a good game. Let's begin.

    Story: I didn't get the game for it's story, but it's still a pretty awful plot. The rebellion VS. the authorities is pretty common, whether it be movies or games. Actually being able to pick which side to be on does add a LITTLE flavor to it, but not much at all.

    Gameplay: The combat itself is decent. It's not good, it's not bad, it's just decent. The guns in the game are relatively easy to manipulate, instead of holding down the fire button, just keep tapping it for no recoil. But of course, the main part of Brink is the objective. Now the objectives are just about the most repetitive thing in the game. You rebuild, destroy, and hack everything. That's fine for your non-story driven multiplayer, but it makes for a lousy campaign. Not to mention your team's AI very frequently goes off and does some minuscule objective, leaving you to push the game ahead by yourself. This makes the game stale, quick. Brink is certainly not your average game, but that's not always a good thing.

    Multiplayer: Near nonexistent. The multiplayer is not your average Call of Duty multiplayer, it's you and a few other people (and the annoying as ever AI) playing the few campaign missions the game has to offer. Not to say that there is no competitive aspect to it, or that all multiplayer must follow the Call of Duty standards, but there's just no incentive to play the multiplayer as it is just a mirror of the single-player.

    Controls: The default mapping of the button layout is pretty shockingly erratic, so I almost instantly switched over the the "Call to Duty" controls, which sets the game to a typical FPS button layout. Going off these controls, the game runs pretty smooth. It's certainly nothing to save the game from its other flaws, but it keeps one more thing from frustrating you.

    Visuals: The graphics are also another savior to the game. No, they are not mind-blowing, but they give you something nice to look at as you watch your team run around and go capture another command post.

    Where Credit is Due: Probably 4 points out of this review is right here. The customization in this game is outstanding. The only game to date that I think surpasses it is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which is my favorite game of the past couple years. There are endless possibilities from the clothes to the guns to the size of your character. It really does boost the game's replay value that would otherwise be out the window. Also, the little side missions are actually fun to play, mostly because of the fact that you have no team. There are still frustrating ones, though, so it's not great bundles of fun.

    The Bottom Line: Splash Damage did not blow me away with what was a very hyped-up game. The core elements of the game are for the most part lacking, but the polish and what should have been the lesser parts of the game do an exceptional job. It's hard to look back on this game and say that I bought it on release date, because I was very disappointed with the return on investment. $59.99 is nowhere near what I would pay for it now. This game is maybe worth buying for fifteen, MAYBE twenty bucks, but otherwise, keep your money in your pocket.    … Expand
  74. Samotslayer
    Sep 7, 2012
    5
    Brink is at heart a multiplayer game, Just like Splash Damage's previous game ET:QW. The gameplay is simple and so are the classes, the story of both Rebel and Ark Security are boring. The guns are generic, gameplay does not flow well and matchmaking is pathetic.
  75. FatalDeathSG45
    Aug 4, 2013
    5
    In a way, this game was special. It had a lot going for it: a civil war on an oceanic floating city, customizable weapons, class-based gameplay and the SMART movement system. However, after playing it for a few hours, my expectations were diminished. All the attachments in the world won't cover the fact that your guns are very weak, sometimes taking an entire magazine to kill one enemy.In a way, this game was special. It had a lot going for it: a civil war on an oceanic floating city, customizable weapons, class-based gameplay and the SMART movement system. However, after playing it for a few hours, my expectations were diminished. All the attachments in the world won't cover the fact that your guns are very weak, sometimes taking an entire magazine to kill one enemy. Then there's the A.I. This game is clearly designed to be played with human players, because your A.I. partners are dumber than a bag of bags, ignoring objectives, standing still being bullet magnets and only coming to your aid when they feel like it. Meanwhile, the enemy A.I. seems to fire magic homing bullets, because you'll get hit almost every time. And there's the gameplay itself. Every match seems to lean more towards the defending team rather than the attacking team. Between that and your dumb A.I. partners, this game is virtually unplayable offline. Again, this game is designed to be played against other humans, and even then it's not that great. This game is such a disappointment. If they make a new Brink, I'm not going to buy it unless it's really, really good.… Expand
  76. ageofwinter
    Mar 16, 2014
    4
    This game had so much potential, but it was poorly executed. The textures are washed out, the gameplay is sub-par and the shooting isn't great. The A.I. is poor and the game-modes aren't intriguing enough to warrant more than one playthrough. If they end up making a sequel, I hope the ideas get executed properly.
  77. houyi111
    May 10, 2013
    5
    The game is bearable (and sometimes even fun) if you play only online (and hopefully no lag) with other real people, not AI. Otherwise, the game is garbage. I gave this game a 5, mainly because it offered the easiest 1000 achievements. If not, I will give it a 3.
  78. PJ_Reviews
    Apr 10, 2013
    4
    Being an FPS junkie Brink disappointed me. It had so many unique ideas but they poorly executed. What thing that Brink does get right is character customization. It's very extensive with plenty of options to choose from. Parkour gameplay mechanics are cool but none maps take advantage of it. The campaign can be played cooperatively online which a cool feature. There are a lot of technicalBeing an FPS junkie Brink disappointed me. It had so many unique ideas but they poorly executed. What thing that Brink does get right is character customization. It's very extensive with plenty of options to choose from. Parkour gameplay mechanics are cool but none maps take advantage of it. The campaign can be played cooperatively online which a cool feature. There are a lot of technical issues in the game. Graphics look low-res and there is a lot of texture pop-in. Playing online is impossible due to LAG. The campaign is forgettable and theres practically no storytelling or character development. All you will get is a 10-20 second cutscene full of random people before each mission. And the game doesn't address who these people are. Missions lack variety and start feeling repetitive very quickly. I was bored after the second mission. Teammate A.I. is just terrible. They focus on anything besides the main objective. I had to do everything myself. This game is unfinished. If there is a sequel I hope Splash Damage solves these problems. This game had so much potential but couldn't live up to it.… Expand
  79. Polish_Infidel
    Jul 1, 2013
    5
    I had extremely high hopes for Brink before it was released. The pre-release videos showed a great FPS games with amazing team-oriented multiplayer utilizing classes of soldiers attempting to complete various mission types. Even better was the amount of customization allowed for outfits, physical features and weapons. Also there are Mirror's Edge type running, jumping and slidingI had extremely high hopes for Brink before it was released. The pre-release videos showed a great FPS games with amazing team-oriented multiplayer utilizing classes of soldiers attempting to complete various mission types. Even better was the amount of customization allowed for outfits, physical features and weapons. Also there are Mirror's Edge type running, jumping and sliding movements. However, the game was released buggy as heck and the computer AI seems to be broken. Single player story is basically the same thing Section 8 did. No real plot, just playing basic missions against the broken AI. The game had so much potential and then failed to deliver. Son, I am disappoint.… Expand
  80. SuperFloorMat
    Apr 28, 2013
    5
    Brink. .Brink of disappointing gameplay. I had a lot of fun training my engineer into lvl 20 but after that it was very very boring. I had a lot of tolerance for the frustratingly retarted AI that did nothing to support your team. They say you need Teamwork for Brink when I found myself not needing any, there is not much teamwork needed, It works like any other shooter for me. Defend as aBrink. .Brink of disappointing gameplay. I had a lot of fun training my engineer into lvl 20 but after that it was very very boring. I had a lot of tolerance for the frustratingly retarted AI that did nothing to support your team. They say you need Teamwork for Brink when I found myself not needing any, there is not much teamwork needed, It works like any other shooter for me. Defend as a team, attack as a team. .nothing much more. Brink has very unique graphics similar to borderlands where it was meant to be like that, which I like, It takes away the judgement of graphics and focuses on gameplay. .which was "meh" To upgrade your weapons and put attachments on them you would have to play mini games to get awards, by yourself and with friends. I thought this was good at first, but then I just wanted to skip them and played it in the missions, even though the mini games tried to teach you things that people should already know how to do. The story could of brought the game even more positive reviews, but sadly their is nothing. just little clips that was easily skipped of people talking about their problems and little fire fights going on, nothing important because they wanted to focus on "gameplay" Brink is fun with friends and a full lobby of people. But later on I sold Brink because I never played it again after 10 hours of gameplay.… Expand
  81. Spartan_929
    Apr 29, 2013
    0
    Horrible game horrendously short campaign horrendous story you have to respawn ten-20 times a mission because of how quick you die just horrendous.....DO NOT BUY
  82. callumjsouth
    Dec 6, 2014
    4
    Brink was massively previewed. The stage was set. It failed to deliver. It was sadly, over hyped. Brink is too difficult even on the easier difficulties, and the story is lacking depth and any genuine intrigue.
  83. electriclight41
    Sep 3, 2013
    6
    This game probably deserves its rating, but is definitely worth playing. It had a bunch of hype before its release, which is why its ratings suffered. But it's a fun game with a multiplayer feel and tons of replayability. You can currently find it in the $5 range, which especially makes it a smart buy for people looking for a quality co-op game. Try it out!
  84. rohbi
    Jun 30, 2013
    1
    All I have to say is wow; Brink has had the honor of hitting the one of worst games I've ever played this year. It is incredibly frustrating (from a single-player point of view), in addition this game is just an incomplete mess as there are some graphic texture problems that are pretty noticeable as you go through the well designed maps. However, for all the things Brink gets right likeAll I have to say is wow; Brink has had the honor of hitting the one of worst games I've ever played this year. It is incredibly frustrating (from a single-player point of view), in addition this game is just an incomplete mess as there are some graphic texture problems that are pretty noticeable as you go through the well designed maps. However, for all the things Brink gets right like the objective-based combat and very nice graphics and well done maps, the frustrating dumb AI ruins everything. So for me, there were times when I wanted to come back to Brink to play but was quickly deterred from playing by the horrible AI alone. So for this reason, Brink gets a 1.… Expand
  85. Inuyasha
    Aug 11, 2013
    2
    Bethesda really surprised me by publishing this game. This game is the worst excuse of a game with the slow combat in team fortress mating with my all time favorite class shooter: battlefield. Some people say this game runs fairly well, but my experience was plain awful, campaign sucked a fatty and was repetitive to the point that I only finished as one faction. Multiplayer was a ofBethesda really surprised me by publishing this game. This game is the worst excuse of a game with the slow combat in team fortress mating with my all time favorite class shooter: battlefield. Some people say this game runs fairly well, but my experience was plain awful, campaign sucked a fatty and was repetitive to the point that I only finished as one faction. Multiplayer was a of random perks and terrible AI, I highly recommend you avoid this game.… Expand
  86. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    5
    Этот текст здесь для того что бы оценка отобразилась в моем профиле.
  87. Bradyboy12
    Aug 13, 2014
    7
    Brink is a surprisingly fun and refreshing fps in a world full of military Sims. Sure it has its issues like a lack of polish, a non existent story and lots of bugs, but if you feel swamped by traditional fps, brinks cool ideas and interesting mechanics are what you need.
  88. beanstar
    Oct 12, 2013
    4
    I thought that Brink would be awesome, and I would love the game, but I was wrong. It is all past now. This game is unfinished and nearly impossible, and I didn't finish, because of the game's roughness. It was difficult on some of the story missions, and the game-play was not too much to put a smile on my face. It was now all past, and was a waste of time spending money on this, and nowI thought that Brink would be awesome, and I would love the game, but I was wrong. It is all past now. This game is unfinished and nearly impossible, and I didn't finish, because of the game's roughness. It was difficult on some of the story missions, and the game-play was not too much to put a smile on my face. It was now all past, and was a waste of time spending money on this, and now putting shame on those who developed all these bad elements in this game. There was some great things in this game, but that didn't save Brink from falling apart. For those of you who wants to play Brink, follow my advice and look for another better shooter.… Expand
  89. oDjento
    Jan 3, 2015
    2
    This game was advertised to look like an awesome, super customisable free running game. Instead we got a little bit of limited customisation (but creative i must admit), and relatively boring free running as you can only jump a few centimetres off the ground. The guns get old quickly too. Also with a campaign that you could finish twice in a day and the online just being campaign withThis game was advertised to look like an awesome, super customisable free running game. Instead we got a little bit of limited customisation (but creative i must admit), and relatively boring free running as you can only jump a few centimetres off the ground. The guns get old quickly too. Also with a campaign that you could finish twice in a day and the online just being campaign with co-op and vs. players (that by the way the server were awful), there was nothing else to do. No replay value, and no variation of things to do.… Expand
  90. ethanvenzin
    May 5, 2014
    7
    i think brink is a great game it has soo much potentials but some of them just not fulfilled
    It's Stiff the game is and the character creation is not too good but i just love the gameplay and the franchise to do the parkour it's just sooo great
  91. The_Z
    Apr 3, 2014
    1
    You can really see the bias in video game reviews from actual "critics" here. This game doesn't deserve a 5/10. You won't even play that many hours. The game launched prematurely, and many core features (like online multiplayer) were so broken on launch that the entire community has abandoned it, and you will not find anyone to play with online. The matchmaking system was NOT well-thoughtYou can really see the bias in video game reviews from actual "critics" here. This game doesn't deserve a 5/10. You won't even play that many hours. The game launched prematurely, and many core features (like online multiplayer) were so broken on launch that the entire community has abandoned it, and you will not find anyone to play with online. The matchmaking system was NOT well-thought out, forcing you to pick a mission, and then looking for people who are on the same mission is the reverse of what makes sense in online matchmaking. This is a 2011 game, but we still can't figure out how to let players pick an active server?

    Shame on Bethesda for releasing this game so early, and hyping it up with nothing short of lies.
    The gunplay is absurd. Sniper rifles are useless, because the level design is an absolutely bland jumble of hallways. Assault rifles take entire clips - or more to kill other players, and in a game with nothing but NPCs as teammates, achieving anything at all with the game's extremely limited AI is beyond difficult, and does not even approach fun.

    The story is mediocre, and has 0 depth or development. The voice acting is laughable, and would be hilarious if they had intended it as the cheesiest one-liners and goofy 'call to arms' type speeches.

    The game has a great movement system, as others have said, and that is it. Half finished, one-dimensional gameplay, poor level design, poor AI, irrelevant customization and an absent community make this game unfit even for bargain bins.

    Avoid at all costs.    … Expand
  92. fijiboy
    May 2, 2014
    5
    what was suppose to be a new innovative and ground breaking new FPS with parkour elements, came off as clunky, unisnspired and gimmicky. I mean its ok I guess, but there are so many better FPS games out there, and this one was such a dissapointment
  93. x0v3rKiLx
    Feb 24, 2016
    8
    The game does have a limited amount of content, but it has it where it counts. The gunplay is fun and responsive, and the emphasis on teamwork and objective gameplay makes this an amazing squad-level co-op game. Character customization as well as an insanely diverse armory and weapon attachment selection provide the majority of the replay value here as you will spend plenty of time tryingThe game does have a limited amount of content, but it has it where it counts. The gunplay is fun and responsive, and the emphasis on teamwork and objective gameplay makes this an amazing squad-level co-op game. Character customization as well as an insanely diverse armory and weapon attachment selection provide the majority of the replay value here as you will spend plenty of time trying to pass challenges and rank up to unlock them all. I can think of plenty of games that have tried this formula and failed miserably. Brink is not one of those games.… Expand
  94. ThePotnoodleBoy
    Jun 21, 2014
    5
    The gameplay is simple, much like Team Fortress 2. The weapons feel useless and the supposed SMART system is actually quite dumb, along with the simple Utopia gone wrong plot line. But this game shines in the character customization, it is near limitless.

    However, sadly not much replay value offered here. 5/10
  95. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    5
    Brink is a decent shooter.

    Brink is squad-based,not in single player though.You have to do amazing,as your AI teammates are stupid as hell.Thankfully,the gunplay is the game's biggest strength The framerate is solid,but the game looks ugly,with bad textures etc. The character customisation is cool aswell,with a lot of combinations to make some silly-looking soldiers.    Brink is a decent shooter.

    Brink is squad-based,not in single player though.You have to do amazing,as your AI teammates are stupid as hell.Thankfully,the gunplay is the game's biggest strength

    The framerate is solid,but the game looks ugly,with bad textures etc.

    The character customisation is cool aswell,with a lot of combinations to make some silly-looking soldiers.

    Overall,Brink is a decent game.    … Expand
  96. UltaZer0
    Aug 11, 2015
    7
    I really like Brink, I planed on playing both the story's, but there is one level called Early Launch (day 6 of the Security story) where the AI is SO bad that I cant win, they go off to get the health command post (That you don't need) and leave me as the only one going after the main objective (The mission is timed btw) the first objective get's done fine, but the 2nd one.......OtherI really like Brink, I planed on playing both the story's, but there is one level called Early Launch (day 6 of the Security story) where the AI is SO bad that I cant win, they go off to get the health command post (That you don't need) and leave me as the only one going after the main objective (The mission is timed btw) the first objective get's done fine, but the 2nd one.......Other then the awful friendly AI and sort of clunky controls I really like Brink, and I would say yeah, give it a go, I got it for 3$ anyway but if you're going to make a timed team based shooter, make sure the friendly AI doesn't suck… Expand
  97. dogii
    Aug 7, 2016
    5
    Mediocre at best game, with constant bugs and pop in graphics. Also has a very stale story that you cant really engage in. The gameplay is pretty good though
  98. storygamer
    Sep 14, 2020
    6
    I saw the Bethesda logo on the cover of the Xbox 360 game Brink and was looking forward to a great gaming time. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. The beginning of the game is amusing. The controls are good and the campaign is fun. But the graphics and animations are just ok and the characters move like bricks. Even the multiplayer is disappointing after some matches.
  99. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    5
    Parkour elements are fun and the character customization is awesome but overall pretty half baked. Campaign is just multiplayer maps with AI. Multiplayer is fun but poorly balanced. Overall forgettable.
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#21 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 85
  3. Negative: 7 out of 85
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    70
    Brink can be awesome and annoying, euphoric and inexplicable, all in the same breath. Unfortunately, fist pumps are followed by fits of controller throwing all too regularly to make this one score much higher.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 1, 2011
    70
    Interesting but unpolished, ambitious but too weak to lift the weight of these ambitions. What bothered me most was that the brilliant idea of bringing other players into your single player mode was not realized properly. [June 2011, p.80]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 28, 2011
    80
    It offers a new angle on the genre and one that will excite fans. [Issue#73, p.84]
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