Borderline unplayable. Don't waste your money. So flawed its like the developers never even tried it before it shipped! Oh, and its VERY brown. All of it.

I personally think this game is awesome. I bought this game full price and i'm having a blast with it and have no regrets. I never take any notice of reviews and other people's opinions on games and it's just as will because i would of missed out on this great game. I like the gameplay and the whole steampunk style of Damnation is cool, pus the multiplayer is excellent. I hate it that this game is getting such a bad time. Damnation deserves more respect. The bottom line is....never trust other peoples opinions. Always judge for yourself.… Expand

+1 for Abe Lincoln standing next to a Cyborg/robot super soldier and +1 because I'm sure there was at least 1 person at Blue Omega that fought to keep this from shipping, it's sad they probably fired him/her. Controls, muddy and unresponsive. Not only is the analog not smooth the enemies jump around like parkour runners on speed. Note to all game makers give the player 1 of 2 options, a simple lock-on or precise analog control. Graphics, it looks like somebody took a can of clear lacquered glitter paint and sprayed down every wall and rock in the game, this isn't just unrealistic it literally gave me a headache. Story, only played for about 20 minutes, I apologize to the person that possibly wrote a kick ass story about Abe Lincoln fighting laser shooting robots (the game may or may not contain this, if not you may contact me for licensing rates).… Expand

I believe that as usual that codemasters published games as always get a bad rap. Jericho was incredible, bumpmapped and lighting that was no different than doom 3, and Turning point which plays very similar to call of duty and is also good looking and lighting to boot. I have also really enjoyed Fuel and it too bad reviews because its codemasters game. Damnation is not the mitigated disaster as everyone says it is and don't always believe everything you read. Most go in already hating the game before it even loads because of the subjective abuse this game gets so they can't be unbiased about it.… Expand

David are you nuts? Iwant mtv are you insane? This game is riddled with dated level design, awful graphics for a next gen system and there isn't even a cover system and any of you readers who are looking whther to get this or not all the proof will lie in the most reliable users like me and the scores from the professional critics above but of course make the decision solely on your preferences you want this then enjoy wasting your money.… Expand

This is a sub-average first person shooter, but the platforming is fun enough. Controls are inconvenient, but with an IQ above 70 you might be able to overcome them with time. Hard to say if the people responsible for making cut-scenes and a story has ever seen a movie (besides Wild Wild West). That being said the setting is somewhat unique and the art direction is acceptable. This game could've been a lot more if they focused on the platforming and not the combat and crappy cut scenes. The weapons in this game are really blend. Have not tried the co-op or multiplayer part of the game. Can't really imagine it will make anything better, but it's nice of the devs to include co-op and mp in their games.… Expand

This game is nowhere near as bad as Eurogamer are saying. Those guys should be banned from metacritic, seriously - it is like they strive to lower the score of any game released. Anyway, I gave this game a 7 (granted, I'm only into the 3rd level..but I am digging it so far - it does have it's share of problems, but for a first effort, I can forgive some of the bugs)

It's not an awful game for first time devs, just needed alot of polish on the technical side, and the story is wasted after the setup. Shame, could have been great. Rent only if very curious as I did.

The biggest piece of cr*p I've ever played, seriously stay away from this game, it's a total waste of time and money.

This game is perhaps one of the most treasured games in my family's library of games from the past century. As soon as the game begins, you are emerged in a world conflict. Even though its an American War, at the time America is the world so it is a world conflict. You play as a Puritan cowboy gifted with the ability of acrobatics who is haunted by the disappearance of a loved one who we have no knowledge of. The controls come quick as they explain in a brief tutorial with frequent pop-ups and as the game goes on the controls become more fluid as the movement of your thumbs does as well. The story progresses quickly and little goes explained and reminds me of all time greatest movies. The voice work was suburb, needless to say alot of takes were required in order to capture each character's unique personality. Also, don't get me started on the cooperative mode. I probably would have given this game an 8 or 9 (which is unusual for me as my other reviews are very harsh) but my friend and I got together last weekend and had a blast playing this game as a team at the same time - split screen play. You don't even need xbox live to have a good time with your bro. It's hard to be bothered by teammates unlike lame games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance or World of Warcraft because such an ability does not exist in perfection. My only complaint with this game is the lack of replay value. Adding something like Abe Lincoln as an unlockable character would add a lot of replay value And remember - for the mind and spirit to be pure, the body must endure.… Expand

This game is like a good Tomb Raider. The weapons, enemies, and setting are very interesting and unique. The game plays like Tomb Raider: Legend. It has lots of platforming with some shooting and driving sections put in to mix it up. Don't believe all the negative reviews, this game is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy that genre.

It really pains me to have to give this a negative review, it had so much potential but ended up being a boring and lame game, the graphics are bad, the voice acting is awful, and the story is boring, and the controls are pretty bad, the gunplay isn't exciting and could really use a cover system, but the platforming is decent but isn't as good as the Prince of Persia games which it tries very hard to mimic, and it's highly repetitive and outstays it's welcome, it tries to change things up by adding in some motorcycle rides but these sections drag on for way to long, honestly it had some good ideas and a unique concept, and could have been something great, but I have to review the game for what it is not what it could have been.… Expand

Game was horrible. Boring story, graphics are bad and stiff. Gameplay is also no fun at all. Hated this game like I hated Raven squad and Rogue warrior.