Wanted: Weapons of Fate

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  • Summary: Based on Universal Pictures' action-thriller Wanted, this game promises to deliver the same fantastic visual style, in-your-face attitude and edge-of-your-seat action as the blockbuster motion picture. The game continues the story of hero Wesley Gibson, picking up the action where the filmBased on Universal Pictures' action-thriller Wanted, this game promises to deliver the same fantastic visual style, in-your-face attitude and edge-of-your-seat action as the blockbuster motion picture. The game continues the story of hero Wesley Gibson, picking up the action where the film leaves off and creating an entirely new chapter exploring both Wesley's journey to becoming an unmatched überassassin and the epic fiction of "The Fraternity." Featuring intense third-person action, the Wanted video game will take combat to the next level with iconic moves -- such as "Curving Bullets" and "Assassin Time" -- drawn directly from the film, as well as an innovative, multi-layered cover mechanic.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 56
  3. Negative: 6 out of 56
  1. Vandal
    80
    We think Wanted will divide the public, with probably more detractors than praisers. Genre fans, used to mediocre games without souls, should overlook Wanted's flaws and see the braveness and effort in this not so ostentatious production.
  2. GamingXP
    75
    For fans of the film, the game is the perfect match. Folks that like action-shooters may be disappointed, because Wanted: Weapon of Fate is too linear and offers too little alternation.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    70
    Wanted: Weapons of Fate is like buying a car from a shifty looking guy down an alley. It has some nice features, it works well, it may even be really, really fun, but then you realise that you’re missing a massive chunk of what you paid for and you can’t help but feel somewhat cheated.
  4. AceGamez
    60
    Wanted: Weapons of Fate is a very stylish game that uses some very clever and entertaining mechanics and set pieces.
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  5. GameSpot
    60
    This movie-inspired shooter is fun for a while, but the action becomes repetitive long before you reach the end of the six-hour story.
  6. XGN
    56
    Those who have seen Wanted should certainly play this game, because the story continuous where the movie has stopped. Other shooter fans, better leave this title out. The game is too standard, and not worth 60 euro for only 3 hours of gameplay.
  7. HellBored
    36
    A half decent storyline and inspired source material do little to conceal the miserable effort Weapons of Fate turns out to be. This is not primetime playing or even pastime stuff, its B-side gaming best left on its own to die an unimportant death. Fans of the movie or the cult comic series by Mark Millar may want to try it, but approach with caution.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. abi_abhiabi
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    this game is underrated by the critics and some of the users here. this game was very enjoyable and i played it 2 times. and if you haven'tthis game is underrated by the critics and some of the users here. this game was very enjoyable and i played it 2 times. and if you haven't seen wanted movie, please watch it first and then play this game. because it all happens after the events of the movie. thank you for wasting your time, reading my **** review. ;)… Expand
  2. Joyner7
    Jul 14, 2013
    10
    Wanted weapons of fate is a great game. It mixes the adrenaline fused gameplay of max payne with a dynamic cover system like gears of war.Wanted weapons of fate is a great game. It mixes the adrenaline fused gameplay of max payne with a dynamic cover system like gears of war. Even though the length is on the shorter side and there is no online the extreamly tight gameplay and stunning visuls make up for that in this extremly fun
    game    … Expand
  4. gui2310gBR
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    best game I've played on the PS3 and I think the adaptation of the film for the very good game until cool the history hidden pages are reallybest game I've played on the PS3 and I think the adaptation of the film for the very good game until cool the history hidden pages are really cool to be sought… Expand
  5. SaadAnime
    Sep 22, 2020
    8
    THE WANTED: WEAPONS OF FATE is a great game, faithful to the movie with amazing gameplay mechanics, you feel as a badass with this game as youTHE WANTED: WEAPONS OF FATE is a great game, faithful to the movie with amazing gameplay mechanics, you feel as a badass with this game as you curve a bullet to an eneyme behand walls and having a challenging experience, a game you must play if you like action third-person shooters.… Expand
  6. rcoberle54
    Nov 11, 2020
    6
    I'm a simple man. All I needed from this game to give it a good review was a decent bullet curve mechanic and it delivered.

    Besides the    I'm a simple man. All I needed from this game to give it a good review was a decent bullet curve mechanic and it delivered.

    Besides the bullet curve mechanic working really well the snap cover to cover mechanic worked really well. This game wasn't broken or buggy at all. It was a breeze to get through. Throw in a decently easy trophy list and it all adds up to a mildly fun experience.

    It didn't even take me 3 hours to get through the whole thing on the medium difficulty.

    But seriously this game is pretty rinse and repeat. There's next to no variation. It's mildly fun for a run through but it's ultimately pretty shallow. The graphics are ok to good for 2008/2009. They didn't get James McAvoy to voice his role but they replaced him with Jimmi Simpson of all people which is sort of random but also awesome so I suppose that's a wash.

    Overall I think a 6 out of 10 is pretty fair for this game. I got a decent bullet curve mechanic and it's literally all I Wanted from this game. Sorry. I'll see myself out now.    … Expand
  7. HuevoAlce
    Jun 25, 2022
    5
    Dumb fun that you can beat in a few hours. The bullet curving technique is a novelty that wears off pretty quickly as it's not utilized in anyDumb fun that you can beat in a few hours. The bullet curving technique is a novelty that wears off pretty quickly as it's not utilized in any clever manner.… Expand
  8. gregthreet
    Jan 19, 2013
    4
    When your forced to jump between cover shooting enemys and "bending bullets" the game is at its best. But when your forced to leave coverWhen your forced to jump between cover shooting enemys and "bending bullets" the game is at its best. But when your forced to leave cover everything goes pair shaped. Maybe you should have been locked onto only cover? First time i've ever said that.… Expand

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#80 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#67 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009