a unique and fun game. I would give it a ~10 dollar value but I'm kind of stingy (got it for 5$ from steam sale). Its a very basic shooter in terms of weapons but the real art of the game comes in the 0 G combat arenas. Graphically great, concept great, just enough game modes to keep me occupied, Wish there were slightly more elaborate levels and wpns to add little more depth to the game.

Shattered Horizon is a really fun game, at a cheap price. After just half an hour, i was having so much fun floating around in space, shooting people. I haven't seen any bugs yet either.

I'm not sure where Patrick is getting some of his facts from but this game does indeed have Anti-Cheat running - VAC - so servers are protected quite well. As for the single weapon loadout - while it doesn't match most FPS games where your holding 10 different ones - it is rather realistic for the setting. You're already in a cumbersome space suit so handling weapons in zero g wouldn't be feasible. The single multi-functional weapon makes a great deal more sense. The gun isn't stuck on full auto either, in all the matches I've played so far in the game players prefer doing burst fire for accuracy rather than hold down the mouse everytime they want to shoot something. I did like the three grenade types that are linked to the rifle - ICE MPR EMP - as they add some interesting tactics to the mix. Fire and EMP onto a point to disable and detach players from the ground then toss in an MPR to throw them clear of the point still disabled. One thing I wish was covered a bit better would be that you can hold the button to 'charge' the grenades so to speak to detonate at longer distances, most new players just tab the button and so they go off within 10m. One thing I have been amazed to see is that Futuremark has been wonderful in talking daily with their playerbase and running a Beta 'Arconauts' program to test out their free DLC's before release. There have been a few patches so far that include almost 90% player's ideas & issues from the game. Voice support will be added in the next patch so that should help those coming from other FPS titles where that is standard - I know I myself was thrown off by the chat only communication. I would rate the game a 9/10 as its well done and is doing something unique rather than following the age old formulas for an FPS title; however, the dedication they have to their community and actually taking and implementing user feedback makes this game a perfect 10/10 in my eyes. If they keep at it all the problems and missing components will be fixed and the game will be quite wonderful to play both competitively and casually.… Expand

Great game, very innovative. Awesome gameplay. One of the best community support ever. Give credit to FM, they really give their best on this project. With furhter DLC coming up, it is on par with TF2 and other big fps games. Recommend it to anyone that likes space and FPS, best combo ever

It really is a great game and this is a game thats just getting started. It will take a while for a larger player base to join in but even now it is already growing at a very steady pace. Sure there might not be a massive variety of levels or anything but again this is a game in its infancy. They already are working on several new amazing features to add loads of excitement and additional gameplay. If you enjoyed games like Counter Strike and Team Fortress, then this is really a game you should pick up. A few people I know have said its almost like Counter Strike in Zero G.… Expand

It is awesome! I have herd it called the next counter strike. It's like a combination of CS, COD, and Moonraker.

This, for sure, is one of my favorite games. The controls are extremely simple to learn, unless you are a hardcore fps gamer that plays 8 hours a day. I personally think that having only 1 gun is magic. Having lots of guns and mods can be totally daunting and there are certain combinations that are extremely overpowered(Im looking at YOU, CoD MW2.) Having only 4 maps is a slight dis-advantage, but after playing for a couple hours, just flip upside down and it is a whole new map! I enjoy the game having such high requirments. Basically everyones computer dosn't suck and there is minimal lag. I also like to just somtimes stop, and look out into space, the graphics are amazing. Plus if you have any suggestions, they have an open, active forum you can post on. If Futuremark studios just opened some modding options, it would complete the game for me. This title is extremely original and innovative. I would say a must own if your computer can play it.… Expand

Original. Simple. Executed to near perfection. Most exciting player mobility since Tribes. A child from the Space Age - who dreamed about being an astronaut - would never forgive you for not trying this virtual-space cops v. robbers.

A awesome and incredibly immersive game, extremely well done by a passionated team and it shows. Some criticize the game's lack of content (including maps). While understanding the frustration of a CS player to have only 4 maps too chose for, you must play to realize that a 3D 6DOF map has nothing to do with a classic 3D 4DOF map : The possibilities are huge! After a month playing on the same 4 maps, I discover every day new routes or cool spots. Game's intense shadows contrasts and silent mode add another additional dimension to gameplay: stealth and that makes the map more complicated. Furthermore, additional content will be offered free to the community I give 10 to this game because it brings into play all that I ever dreamed with a perfect realization. Finally something new in the world of FPS !… Expand

Great game! I was skeptical when I first got it, especially when I noticed there was no single player. However, even with the learning curve, I was hooked within 5 minutes. Note that this game does take a long time to learn. It's not your normal FPS and there are a LOT of things you will have to rethink, like not holding W to go forward as you can be stealthy and drift. The freedom of movement and looking makes for a interesting experience too, and, you guessed it, more learning. But don't let the originality stop you from getting this game, it really is great. Also, on a side note, Futuremark Games has the best support in the gaming industry HANDS DOWN! Just go look through the forums and you will see how active the devs are in answering questions and releasing updates to satisfy requests.… Expand

I think this game is the perfect choice for someone who likes to feel their skill plays a part in their success. With free roam over the entire area rather than just walking on the ground as any usual FPS, you get far more ability to evade, snipe and just whoop some spatial but. I think knowing how skilled some people are, given a few days of game play to get used to the controls I think some people will find it quite the challenging and testing experience to play. Perfect for people who do NOT want to be babied into having things so simple a 2 years old could play them. Develop skills and use them... Prove how good you really are.… Expand

This game is really fun, it has a sharp learning curve and quite honestly, I stink at it, but I enjoy the visuals while my brains are getting spilled to vacuum. I've been waiting for years for a space shooter like this.

Feels like a beta game to me. I like how this game allows you to move freely about. The extra dimension gives you alot more flexibility when planning a strategy, and the graphics are awesome. It breaks the mold when it comes to strategy, but feels like all other fps innovations (and some basics) that have happened over the years were thrown out the window. I like how theyve made the controls easy to use but hard to master, but this just may be a side-effect of the 'full' 3d implementation (ability to move freely on all axes). It was frustrating at first but i finally got used to it. Though i do believe they should add a tips screen or 'gasp' some tutorials to make it a bit easier for ppl to grasp. The lack of different classes was kind of refreshing, everybody has the same kit. And choosing what your team needs vs whats fun is not an issue like it can be in some other games. But when the 1 weapon you do have sucks it is a bit disappointing. The weapon is stuck in full auto, except for when you are using the scope, then it fires 10 round bursts. And the scope is lackluster at best (no zoom just a scope). I hope they update this in a later patch. The games lack of any anti-cheat also was an unwelcome occourence. Not that i like programs like punkbuster running all the time (which i dont) but in this case id rather have it be there. This game is still pretty small (only 5-6 servers full last weekend) and its hard to just avoid them. And i have yet to see any server admins to issue the banhammer. Ill give it an 9 for what it is right now, all that it really needs it a bit of polish, and none of the issues are all that great in the scope of things. And id rather support an indie developer with a good idea, than keep throwin money at studios that keep making the same cookie cutter game over and over again.… Expand

A fun little game. First of all, the game is truly beautiful, and it cam seem so lonely if you turn your suit system off, leaving you with a silent emptiness. It has a fair amount of balance but it'd pretty hard to get a skillful kill. Has a bit of a learning curve but in the end, it's a blast. Maybe the only thing that's missing is HAL 9000!

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The realistic graphics six-degrees of freedom and addictive game play are what makes this game great. The only down side is the lack of players due to the need for a good graphics card and a strong computer. With the recent additions of new weapons the game is becoming more and more expansive and some say that a story mode is on the way. Even with the small down sides this is still arguably the best multi-player first-person shooter in video gaming history.… Expand

Worth every cent, love total freedom of movement and gfx are awesome, replay value is getting better because of bots and awesome new friends.

Just hope that they will continue supporting game.

When I first bought Shattered Horizon, it was awesome looking, but limited. I would have given it a seven or eight. I liked the idea of it more than actually playing it, so I didn't play that much.

Since then, Newmark has continued to add features and refine it. Originally, each astronaut had an assault rifle, grenade launcher, and ice pick. Then they added sniper rifle, SMG, MG, and shotgun. That was great, but I still got my butt kicked every single time. The other multiplayer players were a lot better than me. Playing was more fun, but kind of humiliating.

One day, I noticed they had added bots to multiplayer servers. These were bots I could actually kill. I could go to an unpopulated bot server and actually play at my level. Recently, late March 2011, they just added single player versus bots for all gametypes. This is great because now I can practice on my own without repetitive death syndrome (RDS) kicking in.

FPS in three dimensions is kind of a new thing. It takes getting used to. The ability to groom with single player is great. The only reason I have not given this a ten is because full keymapping is not yet implemented. That is to say that I cannot map certain actions to certain punctuation keys like semi-colon or apostrophe. If you have a more standard preference like WASD, this will not be a problem. However, all mine center around comma and period as left and right strafe, low on the keyboard. Low on the keyboard because I am a Tyrannosaurus Rex and I have tiny arms, you know.

The game is very sharp-looking. The amount of music is limited, but quite amazing and perfect for the game. I think the theme is very memorable. The levels are okay. I'm not a big fan of the idea of the moon having exploded, but that's a decent enough excuse for gobs of asteroids and twisted space stations orbiting Earth.

The rendering of Earth is beautiful and underscores our insignificance in the grand scheme of things. Looking down on our "big blue marble," we are filled with wonder and the desire for peace for all mankind. It was our nobler qualities that brought us up here to receive this gravely important understanding. But then a command is barked in your ear, and you are reminded of your objective as the enemy closes in.… Expand