Brute Force

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  • Summary: Take control of any one of four highly specialized super-commandos in Brute Force, an action-packed sci-fi, squad-based shooter game. Whether the encounter requires stealth, tactics, sniping, or just brute force, the team is ready and able. The game combines the intensity of a shooter gameTake control of any one of four highly specialized super-commandos in Brute Force, an action-packed sci-fi, squad-based shooter game. Whether the encounter requires stealth, tactics, sniping, or just brute force, the team is ready and able. The game combines the intensity of a shooter game with the cunning strategies of team-based tactical combat. Play solo through six worlds in the extensive single-player campaign, or play co-operatively with up to three friends via split-screen or System Link. A multitude of competitive death-match modes with up to eight players; and downloadable new content, including campaigns, mission, and maps; keep the game fresh for replayability.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 45
  3. Negative: 1 out of 45
  1. Cinescape
    100
    Probably one of the best looking games on the Xbox, no questions asked.
  2. Play Magazine
    91
    The attention to detail - from the enemy AI and verbal exchanges to visual clues like dust, ash and fog (I even found physics on old tires rolling off of exploded debris) - is impeccable, and the team play aspects, especially in a one-player campaign, equal maximum immersion. [July 2003, p.78]
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    84
    Lots of weapons for lots of shooting for shooter fans who love to shoot.
  4. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The four-player coop mode is particularly notable, considering so few titles incorporate so many players with such a high degree of complexity. However, there is a lack of polish to certain aspects which hold it back from being a legendary experience.
  5. GameSpot
    76
    A well-done game, filled with dangerous opponents and plenty of targets to shoot at, but it also doesn't fulfill its potential.
  6. Total Video Games
    70
    The main issue is that the emphasis on action means that the tactical side often falls by the wayside; ultimately you’ll find yourself sticking to a power character such as Tex or Brutus and just wade in guns blaring to destroy everything.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    25
    The elite unit's top secret missions are as one-dimensional and repetitive as their foes. And the four commandos...utter lines that would have sounded cheesy even on a '70s cop show. [18 July 2003, p.83]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. ShankYouKindly
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    This a classic in my eyes. When I was maybe 10-11 years old, I played this game with friends to death. Logged probably 500+ hours on thisThis a classic in my eyes. When I was maybe 10-11 years old, I played this game with friends to death. Logged probably 500+ hours on this beast and would play it again in a heartbeat. I really need to buy an original Xbox again, regret selling it a lot.… Expand
  2. VladC.
    May 28, 2003
    10
    This game is very fabulous.the graphic is very hot.
  4. VanL.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    I think this is one of the tightest games ever!!! It's action packed like Halo and it involves some tactics too!! Its great!!!
  5. Scorpio8219
    May 20, 2003
    9
    Great Shooter, good team play, Awsome graphics. Its CLOSE to Halo for 3rd person shooters.
  6. MatthewS.
    Jun 4, 2003
    9
    While Halo is the undisputed king of first person shooters Brute Force may just be the best third person shooter ever. The main campaign While Halo is the undisputed king of first person shooters Brute Force may just be the best third person shooter ever. The main campaign starts you out playing as Tex or a robotic soldier for players 2-4 if you are playing co-op mode. As you play through the campaign you will unlock new squad members Brutus, Hawk and Flint and the players can take control of them. The co-op mode is the game's best feature. You can play with as many as 4 players on co-op and use teamwork to complete the games many missions. Each squad mate has a special ability which makes them ideal for certain situations. For example Tex can carry one gun in each hand and Hawk can turn invisible. The only thing that kept Brute Force from getting a perfect 10 is it's lack of vs mode options. You can play with up to 8 players using system link but the only vs options are deathmatch and squad deathmatch. If you like shooters then Brute Force is a great game to get. However if you want the best get Halo.… Expand
  7. KarlK.
    Jun 29, 2003
    8
    I rented this game and im glad I did. Alltho this game is fun, it had no lasting apeal. After you beat a level there is no real reason to I rented this game and im glad I did. Alltho this game is fun, it had no lasting apeal. After you beat a level there is no real reason to replay it. This game is a deffent rent. Gameplay is fun, you will beat it before it needs to be returned, and you will save $45.… Expand
  8. GaborA.
    Nov 12, 2003
    1
    The biggest disappointment ever. My friend pre-ordered it. We gave it a chance and found ourselves returning the same day. Gliched in The biggest disappointment ever. My friend pre-ordered it. We gave it a chance and found ourselves returning the same day. Gliched in sortware, design, and game play. Unrewarding at all levels.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#15 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003