Pariah

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 52
  3. Negative: 1 out of 52
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  1. XboxAddict
    48
    It's time to give buyers of $50-$60 games the content that we're paying for.

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#45 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#35 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. AmadeusE
    Dec 12, 2019
    7
    The early parts are ok, but later you start noticing the badly designed repetitive levels that almost make you think you're going around inThe early parts are ok, but later you start noticing the badly designed repetitive levels that almost make you think you're going around in circles at times. And the absolutely crap AI and trash story. I decided to just run through the 2nd half of the game in God Mode and even that was frustrating. The worst game I've played in a while.… Full Review »
  2. TestudoM.
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    Reminded me of Gears of War! Similarly dark and nihilistic, while beautiful. This was actually a great game. It DEFINITELY exceeded Doom 3 in Reminded me of Gears of War! Similarly dark and nihilistic, while beautiful. This was actually a great game. It DEFINITELY exceeded Doom 3 in every way (graphics, variety, plot, music) and in many ways Unreal II, and Halo 2. The plot was no more confusing than that of Halo 2. It did feel not quite polished in some areas, and I wish there was more exposition, (it was pretty confusing,) but what you are told is both intriguing and refreshingly adult. I payed way less than $50-60, but even if I had, I would have felt I got my money's worth.… Full Review »
  3. Spartan234
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    It isn't a "Halo 2" killer, but I found it to be immensely entertaining. The weapons are really fun to use, and the weapon upgrades It isn't a "Halo 2" killer, but I found it to be immensely entertaining. The weapons are really fun to use, and the weapon upgrades system helps. For instance, you can add a remote detonator to your grenade launcher. I don't see what everyone has against the storyline. I thought that it was really unique -- after all, it's good to be playing a first-person shooter where your character isn't a "tough guy" battling a whole bunch of aliens -- but rather, a doctor battling his way through hostile soldiers that shot his ship down, and he must rescue his infected patient before an infection spreads.… Full Review »
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