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77 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: Acclaimed action director John Woo presents Stranglehold, a stunning 3rd-person action adventure videogame and "spiritual sequel" to Woo's action masterpiece "Hard Boiled." Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible Massive Destructibility (Massive D). Chow Yun-Fat reprises his signature role as Inspector Tequila, pitting gamers as a take no-prisoners cop waging a personal war with Hong Kong crime lords. Tequila's loyalties to the force are tested when his ex-wife is kidnapped by the Russian mob in Chicago. Tequila struggles to balance his duty to uphold the law with doing what it takes to save his family. [Midway]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Stranglehold is fun. It's fun in a "God hand" way. [Oct 2007, p.81]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    84
    It delivers on its tagline of being a true John Woo experience and then some. While the game may have suffered several delays, I can honestly say that all of the push-backs have been well worth the wait, and it easily strangles all competitors.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    74
    If you're interested in checking out a game that plays differently from most of the action shooters out there, then Stranglehold is worth a look. However, don't be surprised if you find yourself getting a bit tired of the whole thing before you reach the end despite the game's short length.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. AllAroundGamer
    10
    Fun game, good plot, and its got Tequila! John Woo's film doesn't dissapoint. If you don't know what i'm talking about, then go google "Hardboiled" and watch it. A classic gun-fu type of film. This game is nothing less. Gives you god-like powers, with a life of course (you can't be God, there's only one). Pick it up and play, what can I say. Gameplay is good, at times iffy. But, for a game based off of a movie. Not bad, not even half bad. It's pretty damn cheap now so go grab a copy and play for days, its a good way to spend a weekend.… Expand
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  2. bobchannle
    10
    this should tottaly be T or ill be pissed off. this looks so awsome and iv really been diying to play it and im not allowed to play M so yah. This has been on my top priority list to besieds sm3 and halo3. Me and all of my friends in japan have been waitin 4 this chance and have been dying to play this game that should totally be rated T and NOT M. i know im reapeating alot of stuff but thats how bad i have been wanting to play this game!!!!!!!!! I know that youre waisting time on my letter and satopped reading this half way through but i really loove this game an shoul completly be rated T.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. johnlee
    3
    the game is ok and the action is varied and over the top which makes it kinda fun but the camera angles are terrible!!! it can be difficult to sometimes see where your supposed to go next and youll find yourself wandering around aimlessly.. after a while it got so frustrating for me i gave up on the game and went back to devil may cry...worth the rental but its not worth buying even though ive seen it go as cheap as 25.99… Expand
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