[Jharp]

Goddamn what a fucking game. Back when third person shooters had balls instead of... giant shoulder-ed space marines killing aliens. Remember when we were playing as plummers-turned-guerrillas in the Big Apple in a non-linear story line that you let you tackle missions at your leisure and objectives within those missions as well? Remember when completing objectives in one mission had impacts on other missions? Like taking out the chopper base meant the enemy couldn't use choppers, or taking out the snipers at the gas station cleared up a path in an adjacent area. Hell, this is the kind of stuff that Mass Effect should have been lifting from when it comes to choice-altering-gameplay and real consequences.

A goddamn third person shooter from ten years ago had more player-consequence than an RPG from this year. What the bloody fuck.

Motherfucking Freedom Fighters.


Holy hell, guys, I'm going to go reinstall Freedom Fighters. Too bad the console versions had balls controls (holding down the right stick to aim? WHAT) and the PC version had no multiplayer. Still though, one of the best games of last gen, and still better than most of the shit this gen. Too bad we'll never get Freedom Fighters 2, due to Eidos/Squeenix owning IO and EA (presumably) owning the rights to Freedom Fighters.

But then again It'd probably be hyper linear, the squad mechanics would be ripped out and gutted in favor of poor AI-controlled squadmates, there would be a cover system and regenerating health, day one DLC, etc. Maybe Freedom Fighters existing in this purgatory is a good thing. Hell, the two games that come to mind since it's release are Homefront for it's similar premise, and Kane and Lynch for being by the same developer, and... yeah, maybe it's best Freedom Fighters 2 doesn't happen.

RIP: We lost ye before we ever knew ye.

[DUFFMCWALIN]

One of the best games of last gen. And I don't give a shit what anyone else has to say about that.

[Dicer]

One of the best games of last gen. And I don't give a shit what anyone else has to say about that.

I'll agree, had a friggin blast with it.

[thekonamicode]

Loved this game. It's a shame I hope they never make another one because it would be held back by the trash that pollutes most "modern games". Especially shooters.

[soultron]

One of my favourite games of all time. Loved how the story took place over a long period of time and you saw a lot of change happen to both your HQ and your character. It was probably the last time I felt that disabling the helipad (or doing X before Y to make doing Y easier) ever mattered in any sort of open-ended/non-linear mission game.

[HotHamWater]

'Tis up there with World in Conflict when it comes to series' that deserved sequels.

[Pookmunki]

Agreed, I loved thew fact actions in certain areas affected the set-up of others.

I especially liked the depiction of the passage of time, with the main character gettting gradually beardier.

Great game.

[jediyoshi]

A goddamn third person shooter from ten years ago had more player-consequence than an RPG from this year. What the bloody fuck.

Which one?

[SteveWinwood]

If you're a premium member of giantbomb.com (you've probably already seen it if are) you can watch an extremely entertaining play through of the last level of the game. It's probably the only reason I remember this game exists even though I rented it one weekend when it came out.

[tribal24]

i loved this game, i replayed it more times then i should i think.It was just so fun and there wasnt anything like it out at the time.

[Vinterbird]

It sucks that the IP is at EA and IO can´t touch it, since there still seems to be some good will towards the game at the company whenever I mention it to them.

[Phanatic8390]

This is one of my favorite games of all time. It's a shame we won't get a sequel.

[MisterLuffy]

One of the best games of last gen. And I don't give a shit what anyone else has to say about that.

Dude I totally agree with you, this is one of the best games I have ever played. Especially playing multiplayer with my brother. I remember my cousin reminded us on freedom fighters because he likes the game, and I'm sad that there isn't going to be a sequel.

[Jharp]

Agreed, I loved thew fact actions in certain areas affected the set-up of others. I especially liked the depiction of the passage of time, with the main character gettting gradually beardier. Great game.

Yeah... the first mission you're just in the plumber coveralls, and by the end, you're using a torn and tattered American flag as a scarf, and you've got all sorts of wicked gear. The art design for the game overall was fantastic. Still holds up save for a few blemishes that are more noticeable today.

Which one?

Mass Effect 3.

[Persona7]

I played this game so much. I think I need to revisit it soon.

[News Bot]

Glad to see this game getting such good reception here. Fucking loved it back in the day, yet it went almost completely under the radar. Multiplayer was kickass.

[black_vegeta]

I remember it. I borrowed from a friend and got near the end. I found the difficulty pretty fucking tough back then and I gave up. I could probably beast that shit now. >:|

[Lulubop]

Multi was really fun.

[IrishNinja]

One of the best games of last gen.

really, dude? well i think that

And I don't give a shit what anyone else has to say about that.

NEVERMIND THEN

[Matts Legacy]

That soundtrack, that story and gameplay. Such a great game and if you were on the Gamecube 4 player splitscreen was super fun! It deserved much more praise.

[Loudninja]

Fantastic game.

[Escape Goat]

I thought you were talking about this game :(

[Allonym]

Yea the game was and still is amazing. I saw it in gamestop when I was there sifting through their bin of unarranged PS2 games. In my quest to find the Onimushas' I happened upon it and reminisced for a second and put it back. I think I may return there and get it for the measly $3 it costs.

[Berksy]

I demand a remake or reboot of some kind like Eidos does with Tomb Raider..

[udivision]

I thought you were talking about this game :(

I came into this thread expecting what you posted too

[LeadenStride]

I've always been interested in this, but never played it. Are the controls of the console versions (specifically gamecube) really that bad?

[The Dutch Slayer]

If your a giantbomb prem member you have seen the 3 parter where they play the entire game because its that good.

one of my fav games of all time.
Love the setting and the gameplay.

[elsk]

Man, I've been waiting for a remake/port at least all this gen :/ Game was awesome.

It sucks that the IP is at EA and IO can´t touch it, since there still seems to be some good will towards the game at the company whenever I mention it to them.

:(

[ilikesanta]

I think the allie A.I. is still some of the best in gaming today. I remember telling one to go to a spot. He would stop and take cover, shoot at enemies, then continue on his way. Mind Blown. Other then 'the Halos' I can't think of many games that had/have that good of A.I.

[Rahxephon91]

It was really fun. Really one of the view squad based games I was able to get into. The level deisgin, I also remember being great. The scale was very good and well just fighting in a war torn America was pretty cool and kind of new.

Really wanted another one.

[Octacamo]

Awesome Game !! loved it ;_;

HD remake ??

[Inorigo]

EA doesn't.

Zing!

[DJ Crimson]

It sucks that the IP is at EA and IO can´t touch it, since there still seems to be some good will towards the game at the company whenever I mention it to them.

It's not like it matters at this point. I doubt anybody who worked on Freedom Fighters is still even at IO.

[Zizbuka]

Hmmm. Still have the disc, should give another go. Wonder how it plays with Win 7?

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Yeah pretty fun game. Multiplayer was a blast.

Awesome Game !! loved it ;_; HD remake ??

Seconded.

[murderofMonkey]

the multiplayer was fun

[Dr. Acid Avatar]

I always thought the engine used in the first inFamous would have been great for a Freedom Fighters game.

[SamuraiX-]

I never saw the appeal with it. The story and characters bore me to death and the gameplay just didn't feel fun at all. Played it for maybe an hour or two before I realized I wasn't gonna be getting any sense of enjoyment out of it. :-/

[kvothe]

I thought you were talking about this game :(

Thought that, too. Left disappointed. :(

[Ushojax]

I played it on the GameCube but I understand that was the worst version. Is it worth getting one of the other versions?

[Strife91]

I played it on the GameCube but I understand that was the worst version. Is it worth getting one of the other versions?

Lol. No. They were equal. I liked the Game Cube controls more for this game. In the PS2-version you had to hold down R3 to aim. It was awkward as hell. In GC-version you held down L to aim. Much more comfortable.

[spindoctor]

I remember it had a great music track. Main theme or menu theme or something. And yea, it was a fun game for it's time.

edit - done by Jesper Kyd - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_as-AjE1bao

[subversus]

I haven't played the game but this thread made me remember this. I haven't heard this since 1999.

[Pikma]

It was freaking awesome, I still remember noticing for the very first time the recycled gun sounds from Hitman 2. :(

[Tribes of Trusty]

I have the Xbox version (I wanted to play it so bad) but ended never really playing it...how are the controls in this one ?

[Secks4Food]

Hell yeah, put me in the "one of the best games of last generation" boat...loved every minute of it, I'm amazed more games didn't mimic that order of operations style of objectives; the ability to, say, blow up a helicopter fueling station and effectively eliminate helicopters in the next level felt so powerful, like you were actually making a difference in the game world instead of following a predetermined string of events. So awesome, this was one of the few series that I desperately wanted to continue...it would still be cool, EA/IO :)

[Liamario]

One of my favourites of the previous generation. Such a unique game to me at the time. Nothing better than sending in your soldiers to do your bidding while you sat back and had a cup of tea...

[BlackBanditSho]

One of the best games of last gen.
Let me assist with the rest of that list:

Onimusha
The Thing
Z.O.E. 2: The Second Runner
The Adventures of Cookies and Cream

bah...I miss the diversity of Last Gen. Seriously.

[Chris B]

Yup, loved this, it was a blast. Played it on Gamecube.

[Archon473]

I do indeed remember. This is on my list of re-purchases, along with Area 51 and Psi-Ops. There were a lot of PS2 games I traded in because that's what kids did to get new games. Now I'm going back and re-piecing my collection.