25 to Life Image
25 to Life
PC
Eidos Interactive
Release Date:
Also On: PlayStation 2
Metascore
39
Based on
12 Critics
User Score
5.1
Based on
37 Ratings
Summary Back to top
25 to Life is the game the streets have been waiting for. Play as either cops or gangsters in this urban third person shooter. The game delivers intense Online gameplay for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience. Set in the heart of today's cities, experience the gritty lifestyles of police task forces or as a gangster survive the local neighborhood thugs while fighting your way up the inner sanctum of the drug lord's mansion, your knowledge of the streets will be25 to Life is the game the streets have been waiting for. Play as either cops or gangsters in this urban third person shooter. The game delivers intense Online gameplay for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience. Set in the heart of today's cities, experience the gritty lifestyles of police task forces or as a gangster survive the local neighborhood thugs while fighting your way up the inner sanctum of the drug lord's mansion, your knowledge of the streets will be put to the test because...25 to Life IS the streets! [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
Starring: Tom Mustaine, Robert Atkins, Zak Belica
Developer: Ritual Entertainment, Avalanche Software
Genre(s): Modern
# of players: 16 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: M
see all Details »
Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
1
Mixed:
2
Negative:
9
80
GameZone
I liked that there were many destructible objects that you could shoot just for grins plus I liked the auto save feature. The game’s storyline was intriguing and the cutscenes were done well.
Read full review
60
Gaming Target
There are a couple of interesting concepts included in the package (customization items for your online avatar are awarded for completing single-player secondary objectives) but the game as a whole never rises above mediocrity.
Read full review
56
GameSpot
25 to Life is a lifelessly generic shooter that, at times, feels like "Max Payne" without the fun.
Read full review
33
The A.V. Club
You have to struggle with touchy controls and flaws in the game logic. For example, if you hang onto a human shield for too long, the cops will just shoot your hostage to get him out of the way. How is that fair to anybody?
Read full review
32
ActionTrip
The bottom line is that it doesn't come even close to the open-ended gameplay of GTA and the overall quality of Max Payne. Drawing any further comparison with these two well-known titles would be a waste of time. In fact, the entire game is a waste of time and money.
Read full review
30
PC Gamer
A sentence of 25 to Life lasts only six to seven hours if played on medium difficulty. [Apr 2006, p.51]
20
Computer Gaming World
25 to life sets the gaming bar about as low as it can go. Then trips over it. [Mar 2006, p.82]
see all Critic Reviews »
User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
1
Mixed:
0
Negative:
4
10
GeioJ.
Feb 9, 2006
This gamme was thrilling i wish that all could play my best bet is on the pc its better.
2
JarrettT.
Jan 19, 2006
the game sucks period. If you love the socom franchise,this title makes socom online play look like a God. This is one game I regret I bought.
2
GabrielP.
Jan 26, 2006
Probably one of the most obscene attempts at a gangster simulation game ever. Eidos tried to recreat a GTA style game in a different genre, Probably one of the most obscene attempts at a gangster simulation game ever. Eidos tried to recreat a GTA style game in a different genre, and wow it didn't work. Don't buy it.… Expand
0
JayB.
Feb 5, 2006
You might as well play State of Emergency for the PS1 that was released a few years ago. The graphics are just as poor along with the story. You might as well play State of Emergency for the PS1 that was released a few years ago. The graphics are just as poor along with the story. Whilst many call this game the best game online; it's clearly lacking any form of structure that a game online needs to earn the 'best' or even 'good' title.… Expand
0
JamieA.
Mar 30, 2006
Probably the worst game I have ever played, its extremly boring and the AI is horrible.