Defiance

 Xbox 360
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 247 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 247
  3. Negative: 46 out of 247
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  1. ren
    Apr 3, 2013
    9
    Yes this game has had it's day one server issues and huge patch's but its a MMO (if your unsure google it) there's no limitations (including no sub fee!!)

    Say goodbye to the 16/24 player limit on xbox and enjoy a massive Borderlands/Fallout style game with a never ending story, it never has to end, it's constantly updated with new tasks, story's, missions and bug fix's. If you    Yes this game has had it's day one server issues and huge patch's but its a MMO (if your unsure google it) there's no limitations (including no sub fee!!)

    Say goodbye to the 16/24 player limit on xbox and enjoy a massive Borderlands/Fallout style game with a never ending story, it never has to end, it's constantly updated with new tasks, story's, missions and bug fix's.

    If you understand this you and put up with the first few days of teething problems, then get it now, if not wait a few weeks for it to settle down and take another look.    … Expand
  2. Wombler
    Apr 3, 2013
    0
    10? Really? How dare anyone give this game a 10. Poor controls...poor graphics...horrible lag...to compare this to Gears of War, Borderlands, or Fallout 3 is beyond a joke. Clearly on the lines of Mind jack, Inversion, and Damnation. Don't believe the lies! This game is junk and will have a trade in value of $4 by tomorrow. This is a warning to any gamer thinking about buying it, these10? Really? How dare anyone give this game a 10. Poor controls...poor graphics...horrible lag...to compare this to Gears of War, Borderlands, or Fallout 3 is beyond a joke. Clearly on the lines of Mind jack, Inversion, and Damnation. Don't believe the lies! This game is junk and will have a trade in value of $4 by tomorrow. This is a warning to any gamer thinking about buying it, these positive reviews are misleading. I was a big dummy! Don't be like me!!!… Expand
  3. ZombieFan281
    Apr 3, 2013
    8
    Enjoying this game.... Very interesting world... Only 2 downfalls are that the Hit Detections need some work as well I have seen multiple glitch or float above or under the ground. Overall will give this game a 8/10 and with adjustments this is a easy 8.75
  4. TruthHammer420
    Apr 3, 2013
    8
    1st thing to say: if you have never played an MMO & are expecting a game that looks & plays like Crysis then just save your money & keep with the mega-franchise titles. On the other hand, if you KNOW MMO games take incredible hardware to run smoothly & that Trion squeezed every ounce of power from this generation of xbox, then dive right in folks!!! The game looks & plays like a ghetto1st thing to say: if you have never played an MMO & are expecting a game that looks & plays like Crysis then just save your money & keep with the mega-franchise titles. On the other hand, if you KNOW MMO games take incredible hardware to run smoothly & that Trion squeezed every ounce of power from this generation of xbox, then dive right in folks!!! The game looks & plays like a ghetto Borderlands, but if this is the 1st step towards real MMOs like WoW & LOTRO & Star Wars: KOTRO coming to console I'm %100 on-board!!! The depth of this experience is totally dependent on your viewpoint. Given the vast scope of this attempt it's feasible to think that a short-attention person will probably have COD: Black Ops 2 back in the disc tray within 10 minutes lol...if you have more imagination & desire for NEW things rather than the same rehashed retread year after year than Defiance will blow you away!!!… Expand
  5. JBoAftermath
    Apr 3, 2013
    9
    I haven't been a fan of MMOs...until now. Finally, a MMO that has nothing to do with elves, knights, wizards or that sort of thing. I actually have the ability to control to my weapon instead of just merely "point and click" my character at the general vicinity of an enemy and get this...NO SUBSCRIPTION REQ (Good job Trion)!!!. Yes, understand there are some minor bugs, but nothing,I haven't been a fan of MMOs...until now. Finally, a MMO that has nothing to do with elves, knights, wizards or that sort of thing. I actually have the ability to control to my weapon instead of just merely "point and click" my character at the general vicinity of an enemy and get this...NO SUBSCRIPTION REQ (Good job Trion)!!!. Yes, understand there are some minor bugs, but nothing, that didn't hinder my game experience and their website says they're working on it. Be patient at first learning the game, but once you got it, be ready because the action never really stops. You can either be your own "lone Ark Hunter" sort-a-speak, or "join the fight" with other players on missions, expeditions, or whatever you feel you need to do to make yourself relevant in the game. Now if you will excuse, I have "Hellbugs" to squash and a big ol' crazy Mutant with a BFG to take out.… Expand
  6. rmklingler
    Apr 3, 2013
    7
    I purchased this game yesterday and waited until this morning to play it. So far I have to say that I enjoy it. I've only completed maybe the first two missions, and they have been enjoyable. This game is very different from what I usually play. I enjoy the typical FPS. I enjoy the Gears of War franchise. I've been playing through the Dragon Age series recently and grinding through aI purchased this game yesterday and waited until this morning to play it. So far I have to say that I enjoy it. I've only completed maybe the first two missions, and they have been enjoyable. This game is very different from what I usually play. I enjoy the typical FPS. I enjoy the Gears of War franchise. I've been playing through the Dragon Age series recently and grinding through a season of NBA 2K13. This game seems to have small doses of those games but for the most part it is completely different. Don't take this the wrong way and assume that it's a combination of all of those great games, so this game is mega-great! This game has a lot of flaws, but seems to have quite a bit of potential too. That is mostly what my score is based on, it's potential. The graphics leave much to be desired, but I wasn't expecting a Crysis 3-type marvel to look at. The gameplay is decent. The guns have a decent feel to them and there seems to be some variety to what you can pick up (loot). If you're expecting a new gun every couple of enemy encounters like Borderlands, you'll be disappointed. On the subject of loot drops, I would like to see this game strike a happy medium between where it's at now, and Borderlands. I also wish this game had a cover system. It seems odd to me that with all of the rubble and vegetation that a cover system fell by the wayside. Hopefully this is something that can be patched later. If not, I may just have to tailor my playing style to account for it. The level system seems pretty intuitive for now. So far, I like the menu system this game has in place. If you're wondering about the story, well, it's a shooter. So the story is: here is a reason to shoot stuff, now shoot stuff, and here's more reasons to shoot other stuff. We've all played this story before. There is nothing new under the sun. However, I like how this game is interconnected to a TV series. It may flesh out this world's canon in a way that's never been done before. Of course, the show could be terrible and it would all be for naught. We'll see. Which seems to be a theme for this game. For right now it's a fun game for me to zone out and shoot some stuff and watch a bunch of other people in my video game world doing the same. This game has a lot of room for improvement, which could be patched in the future. But it may not. We'll see.… Expand
  7. DrakAngelis
    Apr 3, 2013
    10
    I honestly like the game its great and for the first mmo in awhile on the 360 i think its doing really well. Yes it has its bugs and server problems but wat mmo doesnt starting out. Give them time im sure they r in the process of fixing stuff and trying to keep the game great. Im giving it a 10 so that it can keep up with the negative. I wuld give it an 8.5 out of 10.
  8. Ahamilt0n
    Apr 3, 2013
    10
    Dont be deterred by the people rating 0 and bashing it by saying "it's the worst game evaaaah". Clearly they haven't played many video games. I dont think it deserves a 10 but I'm tryin to pull the average score up from the children hitting 0 and ranting. The game is a solid 8.5. Its not the best MMO I the best TPS but it's a solid blend of them both. It uses micro transactions but it'sDont be deterred by the people rating 0 and bashing it by saying "it's the worst game evaaaah". Clearly they haven't played many video games. I dont think it deserves a 10 but I'm tryin to pull the average score up from the children hitting 0 and ranting. The game is a solid 8.5. Its not the best MMO I the best TPS but it's a solid blend of them both. It uses micro transactions but it's not pay to win. It's very enjoyable and like any new MMO it will be patched and tweaked.

    If you're on the fence then buy it. It's best played with a friend. I bought two copies and don't regret it. We both have has fun tonight minus a few technical glitches. There isn't a lot of down time and the quests are quick and easy to keep up with. Some include leader boards and challenges.

    The AI isnt the best but you still find yourself overrun and being killed.    … Expand
  9. trololololozzz
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Epic...... All anyone has to say about this game, they don't need to say anymore or any less. They are doing a wonderful job for a MMO on Xbox 360...
  10. DishevldPeasant
    Apr 2, 2013
    0
    Let me say, I did not buy this game, I merely rented it. It is god awful. Who cares about looking at bigger pictures or embracing a subpar game just because it is an MMO. This game is awful...wait, awful doesn't do it justice. It is downright the worst game I have ever played. The AI is by far the worst with a player having to be about 2 feet away to pull them into attacking. TheLet me say, I did not buy this game, I merely rented it. It is god awful. Who cares about looking at bigger pictures or embracing a subpar game just because it is an MMO. This game is awful...wait, awful doesn't do it justice. It is downright the worst game I have ever played. The AI is by far the worst with a player having to be about 2 feet away to pull them into attacking. The rendering doesn't even meet current gen xbox 360 beauty and considering the technology is old, that is pretty sad. If you want to be disappointed and even more bored than usual with grinding out to level up then by all means buy this game. Otherwise sate your MMO fix elsewhere… Expand
  11. JBo796
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    So far, this game is awesome. It plays great and the combat is extremely fluid. Im noy super far into it but will keep posting updates and adjust my score as I progress.
  12. Zombieskrull
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Defiance is pretty amazing! People who give it a low score are missing the big picture here. At face value, it is less than perfect and is quite derivative. Borderlands, Fallout, gears of war, some Halo elements and a slight lack of polish. But take a step back and you realize a few things. 1. The development of this title is unlike any other console game you have ever played. TritonDefiance is pretty amazing! People who give it a low score are missing the big picture here. At face value, it is less than perfect and is quite derivative. Borderlands, Fallout, gears of war, some Halo elements and a slight lack of polish. But take a step back and you realize a few things. 1. The development of this title is unlike any other console game you have ever played. Triton Worlds is following a PC development approach. Build the plain while you fly it. Console titles like Bioshock, Borderlands, etc, are finished at launch and aren't going to get any better over time. Sure, you may get level cap increases and some new areas/weapons to keep you playing, but development is done. With Defiance, the game lives on a server and will constantly be tweaked according to player feedback. While this will undoubtedly result in frequent patches (something PC gamers have had to deal with forever), it will also mean that the game you play today will be nothing like the game you are playing a month from now. The major bugs will be ironed out and gameplay will be perfected over time. The love put into this game is apparent in the difference between beta and final alone. 2. This is just the beginning! Knowing that the show is coming, and the impact it is designed to have on the game and vice versa gives the game that added kick in the pants that you won't get anywhere else. Period! The show looks really good, too! With some of the people behind BSG And Alien Nation, I expect a smart, political and socially relevant program that should have some lasting power.
    3. It's a Freakin MMO! A real one! Like, take Borderlands and throw 10,000 real live players in the mix with little to no slow down and call that anything less than impressive! I don't care if there are some bugs here and there, you have thousands of other players! Gaming with you! How awesome is that! During an ark fall event, you get to have a freakin battle royale with hundreds of players at once, all going for the same objective. As you get to the end of the event something crazy happens and you end up joining forces with the same people you were just at odds with! Is that straight out of a comic book or what?
    Lastly, the shooter gameplay elements are super tight. You won't find yourself throwing the controller or swearing at the TV. Where you aim is where you shoot. Powers, perks, melee, grenades all work as expected.

    Bottom line is, there is a lot to like about this game, and some stuff to disappoint. Disappointments will be corrected, and the good will just get better! My only gripe is that they didn't wait for next gen, just means they will be putting out a Defiance 2 instead of releasing expansion packs. But hey, small price. This game is the future.    … Expand
  13. NinjaTwin
    Apr 2, 2013
    0
    This game could have been better but seems rushed and not properly finished. Don't waste your money on it as it should be in the sale bin shortly. Buy Borderlands 2 or Bioshock Infinite instead of this pile of garbage.
  14. Flavuhz
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    Defiance is truly taking a step into the right direction for MMO's on consoles. The game isn't the most beautiful game compared to games like Halo, Gears of War or any top games. BUT it does have really fun gameplay and lets be honest if you flipped the game case over and saw 1-10,000+ players for online capability then you'd be excited too. It has features that will remind you ofDefiance is truly taking a step into the right direction for MMO's on consoles. The game isn't the most beautiful game compared to games like Halo, Gears of War or any top games. BUT it does have really fun gameplay and lets be honest if you flipped the game case over and saw 1-10,000+ players for online capability then you'd be excited too. It has features that will remind you of borderlands and the world truly feels like a Fallout setting minus all the buildings. Disregard the negative reviews and the people who say its not like borderlands or fallout, well obviously it's not those games but it reminds you of them. Overall Defiance is a solid game, as long as they keep assisting with the servers. Overall it is a 9 out of 10 because the gameplay is what makes it great. Graphics are probably at a 7.5, it grows on you… Expand
  15. V3xey
    Apr 2, 2013
    0
    Actually the worst game I have ever had the misfortune of buying. I have never seen such a unfinished game in my life. Borderlands meets fallout 3 that is such a massive insult to them two games. Take it from me someone who has actually played the game and not been paid to write. DO NOT waste you're money on this terrible game.
  16. Chicago
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Defiance offers a unique gaming experience that I have not had on the Xbox since Phantasy Star Universe. Defiance is an MMO RPG. An online connection and 10GB are REQUIRED to play this on Xbox live. There were a ton of patches to download at launch and there will likely be a lot more to come. The game updates within itself so it does not need to go through Microsoft's lengthy patch processDefiance offers a unique gaming experience that I have not had on the Xbox since Phantasy Star Universe. Defiance is an MMO RPG. An online connection and 10GB are REQUIRED to play this on Xbox live. There were a ton of patches to download at launch and there will likely be a lot more to come. The game updates within itself so it does not need to go through Microsoft's lengthy patch process (from what I have seen so far). After the updates, I found the game to be running very smooth and encountered many people in this MMO environment. For those of you who do. Not understand MMO stands for Massive Multiplayer Online, thousands of people are just wondering around the servers with you. As of now the servers are lag free and hopefully it will stay like this. If you are a fan of any MMO or have played phantasy Star Universe, this game is a must buy! No other game will offer you this experience on Xbox. My only complaint is that I wish there was more customization in the beginning, but I know more outfits become unlocked later on. Also it took me a little to figure out how to join your friends server but I realized you must click your name then click travel to leader when in a party. Hopefully my review helps everyone. I'm so happy we finally have an MMO on Xbox!… Expand
  17. Richie
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Finally! Defiance is THE game this console has been missing for a long time. It's like Fallout 3 meets Borderlands meets Final Fantasy. Tons of things to do MMO RPG PvP Excellent combat system NO SUBSCRIPTION FEE WIN. Now where is my fish sticks hat?
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 7, 2013
    70
    Defiance is essentially a single player shooter, that has been retrofitted to an MMOFPS. The multiplayer component doesn't really add anything to the game, if you don't count some random back-up crews as such. [Aug 2013]
  2. Games.cz
    Jul 3, 2013
    60
    Do you feel like shooting something? Are you enjoying action games? Do you wish to be with other people in a world that's evolving not in the game itself but in its TV series as well? In that case feel free to try Defiance out. Just be expecting nothing more than some solid action that hardly holds your attention for a long period of time.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    Jun 10, 2013
    60
    With its straight focus, repetitive missions and static world, Defiance shouldn't work as well as it does. There's potential here. [July 2013, p.69]
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