Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 203 Ratings

  • Summary: Arktech. Some will die for it – everyone kills for it. Join a futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology. Hunt alone or with other people as you improve your skills and level up unlocking powerful weapons that helplp you survive the massive battles that await you. Defiance is the first multiplatform shooter MMO which interconnects with a global television program by cable channel Syfy. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 22
  2. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. 76
    As an MMO, though, Defiance does alright for itself. It gives players a massive world to explore and do quests in, as well as co-op missions and Deathmatch/Domination PvP modes. It’s jam-packed with content, and it gets more interesting once you’ve invested several hours into it...I just wish those servers would be more reliable.
  2. May 7, 2013
    70
    The 360 version limits interactions with other players and turns it into a glorified standard multiplayer title. If that's what you prefer, the 360 title is for you. However, MMOs should stay on the PC, and that is exactly the case with Defiance.
  3. May 20, 2013
    70
    It’s easy enough to ignore the terrible story and get on with what Defiance does best: letting you bask in the glory of marauding through a vast open world with an army of players sitting (silently) by your side.
  4. Apr 24, 2013
    40
    Defiance is full of good ideas and a bevy of solid MMORPG systems, but it's all buried under a messy-looking, shoddily designed shooter that you'd never enjoy on its own merits.

See all 22 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 101
  2. Negative: 21 out of 101
  1. Defiance is truly taking a step into the right direction for MMO's on consoles. The game isn't the most beautiful game compared to games like Halo, Gears of War or any top games. BUT it does have really fun gameplay and lets be honest if you flipped the game case over and saw 1-10,000+ players for online capability then you'd be excited too. It has features that will remind you of borderlands and the world truly feels like a Fallout setting minus all the buildings. Disregard the negative reviews and the people who say its not like borderlands or fallout, well obviously it's not those games but it reminds you of them. Overall Defiance is a solid game, as long as they keep assisting with the servers. Overall it is a 9 out of 10 because the gameplay is what makes it great. Graphics are probably at a 7.5, it grows on you Expand
  2. Enjoying this game.... Very interesting world... Only 2 downfalls are that the Hit Detections need some work as well I have seen multiple glitch or float above or under the ground. Overall will give this game a 8/10 and with adjustments this is a easy 8.75 Expand
  3. This game is closer to a 6.5. People have been so desperate for a console mmo, especially on the Xbox 360, that this game is causing them to lose their minds; or at least their objectivity which explains all the 9's and 10's. The game is definitely fun and the character development is pretty good, but it's also riddled with a good amount of bugs which require a fair amount of internet searches to find workarounds. At least I'm happy that there ARE workarounds. The game play is fun, if a bit generic, but the graphics are mediocre at best as are the character animations. And the animation of the pre-order bonus car is just awful. I'm willing to overlook the graphics and animations because for this game to work on consoles sacrifices had to be made. There's also a lot of information missing in the early game, such as how code-keys and lock boxes work and how to mod weapons but this stuff can easily be found online during the constant server down time. All in all, if you're looking for a solid mmo experience on the Xbox 360 theirs no other choice but the game is fun none the less. If you're looking for a solid shooter with cutting edge graphics then you're out of luck. Expand
  4. I had high hopes for this game as new scifi IP's are few and rare so i really was hoping to be good. I ignored my gut feeling that it was going to be just another lazy mmo, i ignored my glitchy beta, and bought it anyways. Turns out i was right and wasted my money and hopefully you will learn from my mistake. After a 4 hour initial wait time to play, after horribly long install, day one patchs, and server issues galore, getting to actually play this game was almost as much of chore as actually playing it. Its just so boring and repetitive. The first week had such poor server support that playing it was near impossible for anyone with a normal schedule. i realize it is an MMO which is what everyone kept saying but still, that is no excuse, MMO's are not new they can do it so people can play the game they paid for. As well, video games have been around awhile too so they dont have to be boring glitchy lazy cash in liscense games. Sad dissappointment, save your money. Expand

See all 101 User Reviews