Damnation

 Xbox 360
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 56
  3. Negative: 25 out of 56
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  1. HexB
    May 31, 2009
    7
    I personally think this game is awesome. I bought this game full price and i'm having a blast with it and have no regrets. I never take any notice of reviews and other people's opinions on games and it's just as will because i would of missed out on this great game. I like the gameplay and the whole steampunk style of Damnation is cool, pus the multiplayer is excellent. I I personally think this game is awesome. I bought this game full price and i'm having a blast with it and have no regrets. I never take any notice of reviews and other people's opinions on games and it's just as will because i would of missed out on this great game. I like the gameplay and the whole steampunk style of Damnation is cool, pus the multiplayer is excellent. I hate it that this game is getting such a bad time. Damnation deserves more respect. The bottom line is....never trust other peoples opinions. Always judge for yourself.… Expand
  2. HabasG
    Nov 3, 2009
    6
    This is a sub-average first person shooter, but the platforming is fun enough. Controls are inconvenient, but with an IQ above 70 you might be able to overcome them with time. Hard to say if the people responsible for making cut-scenes and a story has ever seen a movie (besides Wild Wild West). That being said the setting is somewhat unique and the art direction is acceptable. This game This is a sub-average first person shooter, but the platforming is fun enough. Controls are inconvenient, but with an IQ above 70 you might be able to overcome them with time. Hard to say if the people responsible for making cut-scenes and a story has ever seen a movie (besides Wild Wild West). That being said the setting is somewhat unique and the art direction is acceptable. This game could've been a lot more if they focused on the platforming and not the combat and crappy cut scenes. The weapons in this game are really blend. Have not tried the co-op or multiplayer part of the game. Can't really imagine it will make anything better, but it's nice of the devs to include co-op and mp in their games.… Expand
  3. ScottMcEntire
    May 27, 2009
    7
    This game is nowhere near as bad as Eurogamer are saying. Those guys should be banned from metacritic, seriously - it is like they strive to lower the score of any game released. Anyway, I gave this game a 7 (granted, I'm only into the 3rd level..but I am digging it so far - it does have it's share of problems, but for a first effort, I can forgive some of the bugs)
  4. JamesS
    Jun 8, 2009
    7
    It's not an awful game for first time devs, just needed alot of polish on the technical side, and the story is wasted after the setup. Shame, could have been great. Rent only if very curious as I did.

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#55 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 33 out of 39
  1. Eurogamer
    30
    At best, it's a functional third-person platformer that sometimes acts like a shooter. At worst, it's an astonishing collection of poor design decisions, half-hearted implementation and mindless narrative clutter that will only lead to buyer's remorse in all who decide to give it a try.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    Some genre indecisiveness and more general poor direction combine to make Damnation far worse than it looks.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    Great platforming, shame about the rest.
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