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Freedom Force

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9.6 User Score:

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Based on 27 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts / Crave Entertainment

Developer: Irrational Games

Genre(s): Tactical Role-Playing Game, Real-Time Strategy

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: March 26, 2002

Summary

From a distant corner of the galaxy, an evil alien race sets in motion a sinister plan to conquer the Earth. They unleash a powerful catalyst - Energy X - that imbues the planet's worst miscreants with super-powers to bring the planet to its knees. Now Earth's only hope lies with a new breed of heroes... The Freedom Force! Command a squad of comic book heroes in the defense of Patriot City. Choose from over a dozen heroes or create your own comic champions. Fight for freedom in over 20 action-packed missions. Restore order in a completely interactive 3D world. Take your heroes online and join the fight in multiplayer mode. [Electronic Arts]

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What The Critics Said

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100

Entertainment Weekly

The best superhero-themed game to ever crash through the screen of your PC. [10 May 2002, p.84]

100

Computer Gaming World

The most pure fun you'll have with a strategy or RPG game this year. [June 2002, p.80]

100

Four Fat Chicks

In an age where you thought everything has been done before, along comes Freedom Force, shattering genre lines, daring to do something different, and instilling fun for all ages into a game—you can't ask for anything more.

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Media and Games Online Network

The game features one of the most intuitive camera control systems yet seen in this style of game. While it doesn't grant the player complete freedom, it does establish a delicate balance between ease of use and flexibility.

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PC Gamer

The most amazing, spectacular, ultimate superhero game ever made. [May 2002, p.58]

IGN

The game's clever design and meticulously well-thought out, considerate presentation are accentuated by innovative gameplay that professionally melds the genres of RPG and strategy into a completely interactive and lively world.

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ActionTrip

It is the total package. It has excellent gameplay, lighthearted humor, and flawless graphic and audio execution.

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Gamers' Temple

Multiplayer aside, Freedom Force is a thoroughly enjoyable game. You'll often find yourself wanting to play the next mission just to gain one more hero, or see what happens next.

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Adrenaline Vault

Freedom Force oozes polish and personality from every pixel.

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All Game Guide

The meticulous planning may discourage the action fan, and the exorbitant storyline may initially dissuade the die-hard role-player, but both will find familiar elements and enjoyable new challenges in this well-built game.

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Pregaming

While the designers did an OUTSTANDING job of allowing you to create the powers of practically any superhero, they seem to have left out a lot of animations for those powers.

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Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

The best comic book game ever, but a bit too structured. [PC Format]

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netjak

The game is refreshingly light, yet fully satisfying. Those looking to fulfill that RPG-RTS itch; should look no further.

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GameSpot

Freedom Force has a winning personality and a developed style that's as good as PC gaming has ever offered--it joins the ranks of games like "Interstate '76" and "Grim Fandango."

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GamePro

The game lives up to its lofty goals, providing a tight, smart tactical game along the lines of the combat in Baldur’s Gate.

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GameZone

The stability woes, a few clipping problems, and finite game boards do present some drawbacks to the game. The good news is that this game is so good you can forgive all that.

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GameSpy

From the somber motif for the frozen Russian villain ("nooo-cleee-ur-WIN-ter!") to El Diablo's sassy salsa beat and Alchemiss' raucous beach blanket/surf punk riffs, Freedom Force's musical stylings are every bit as lively as its graphics and storyline.

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Game Informer

I seriously doubt that anyone could spoof a superhero/comic book game any better than this. [May 2002, p.92]

Gamer's Pulse

A satisfying single-player campaign along with an incredibly engaging character creation system, however, makes this one a heartily recommended buy.

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Armchair Empire

An excellent game, one that has restored my enthusiasm for the comic characters of old and their exciting, ideologically simple-minded pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.

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Gamer.tv

Captures the epic corniness of classic old-style comic books without ever scrimping on the gameplay.

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Game Over Online

One of the best games of 2002 (it was released way back in March), and it’s even better now that it’s seen two patches and Electronic Arts has lowered its price to under $15.

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G4 TV

Throughout the entire campaign, you can't help but feel that this is a comic book come to life.

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Yahoo! Games

The game is a romp through 60s superhero cliches, mixed with excellent gameplay and a flexible character development system. Fantastic stuff.

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GamePen

The single player campaign alone makes it worth buying, and the powerful fanbase that already existed before the game was even released is a definite plus.

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Total Video Games

A great title for strategy fans, offering a near perfect blend of strategy and action.

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Maxim Online

Like the comic books that inspired it, Freedom Force features slick animation and plenty of boffo, whiz-bang special effects.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

The Man gave it a10:
The best comic book game I have ever played and I've played a lot. The graphics are striking and the sound gives you a versatile experience. It runs smooth as silk and I can honestly say that no comic book game I have played could even compare to Freedom Force.

Nicholas H. gave it a10:
This game is sooo addicting.

Marko gave it a9:
This is one of the more convincing games out there with excellent atmosphere, humor, graphics, voice acting and hip 60's music. The gameplay is nearly as good and I love that you can create your own custom characters (to fit your personality and gaming style) to recruit later. This is an instant classic.

Christian B. gave it a 10:
The Best super hero game i ever played. The chance to customly create your own hero is great.

Andrew J. gave it a 10:
This is the most fun I've had in ages playing a PC game. I hope they bring out some expansion packs!!

Lawrence Vincent Y. gave it a 10:
I love this game.It has cool graphics,amazing characters,etc. It has evereything you want in a game.It is funny too.

K. Blankenship gave it a 9:
After waiting for 6 long months I can now say that I REALLY love this game!! Everything I had hoped for is there: bright exciting characters, great powers and fun, Diablo styled adventuring. This game is for anyone who grew up reading and loving comic books!! And it played without a single glitch on my 2 year old system! Something NO other game I've bought (except NOX) can boast! It's nice to see a game that doesn't need a patch straight out of the box! I would give this game a perfect 10 but I haven't played it long enough (or online yet!) to rate it that high, but mark my words.. if it continues to play this well - I'll rate it an 11 when I'm done. Its a polished jewel!!!

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