Wanted Weapons of Fate

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 film leaves off and creating an entirely new chapter exploring both Wesley’s journey to becoming an unmatched berassassin 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.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars pretty good, albeit short
Well i got wanted on a saturday played it for about an hour and a half, put it down and picked it up on monday for about 3 hours or so and i finished it, yup its that short. This game is good however if you want a straight up shooter thats pretty fun to play and has some interesting moments in it then i say go for this. Graphics are ok not the best but good and the story is good to anyone who has seen the movie or read the comics. (although the movie was vastly different than the comics)So in my opinion this is a fun short game i did finish it but i am not trading it in as i would like to go thru it again and i dont do that to often.
2 Stars Wasted potential
Translating Mark Millar and J.G. Jones’ Wanted comic to film was one thing, but translating the bullet-laden flick to the video game world seems like a match made in Heaven. Sadly, Wanted: Weapons of Fate is really nothing else but wasted potential. Taking place after the film, you play as Wesley and take down hordes of baddies. The whole curving the bullet technique is here, and is a fun little trick to pull off at first as well. Once you get the hang of it though, as well as the game’s controls, Wanted ends up being a pretty boring and easy affair. The fact that the game is so short that you could finish it in an afternoon doesn’t help matters any, and neither does the fact that there’s no online play either. The game looks decent enough, there’s multiple difficulties, and there’s some unlockables including alternate costumes and the like, but once you play through Wanted: Weapons of Fate, there really isn’t any reason to go back. Were this a budget-priced game, it would definitely be worth checking out, but alas, it isn’t, and considering the elements that could have translated so well into the action video game world, the game just ends up coming up so short. All in all, Wanted: Weapons of Fate is worth a rental for fans of the film, but other than that, it’s best left on the shelf.
4 Stars caught me by suprise
i rented this game the other night just to see how it was. i wasnt expecting much, just because i havent heard too much about it. i will start by saying this game is up there as one of the funnest games I have ever played. the slow motion scenes and curving your bullets is just pure fun. the graphics arent the greatest and the language is alil too much, i didnt mind it, but i can see moms complaining. game was short but the levels were fun. the trophies are good too. if youre a fan of the comics or movie, i reccomend this. deff worth a rental.
4 Stars Supervillians doing things without consequences
Premise
*Taking place after the film “Wanted,” based on the graphic novel, you play Wesley Gibson and his father as they confront other factions of the Fraternity of assasins.
The Good Things
*The video/sound quality was much better than I expected. It’s still not as great as other games out there (like “Kill Zone 2″), but it is still a pleasure to watch.
*Includes some in-game unlockable content.
*Controls are easy to master and intuitive.
*Gameplay is relatively easy and linear. It’s nothing terribly challenging, but offers the uniqueness of using slow-motion and bullet-curving powers.
*Level designs are good. Everything has strong textures and details. Some areas look as authentic as they should, and even includes some locales from the movie.
*Finally, you can use the cheat codes that were hidden in the “Wanted” special features of the DVD and Blu-Ray. It’s a bit of a marketing ploy, I know, but now my collection feels complete.
*The story is not bad, and seems to jive with both the movie and comic book well.
*Characters are good. You can expect the same bad attitude that the movie had (but not quite as bad as the comic). You also get to see more costumed villians around.
*Music is good (same as the movie).
*Has trophies.
The Bad Things
*No multiplayer.
*Had one or two graphical errors.
*Not for kids; rated M for bloody violence and lots of language.
The Questionable Things
*As said above, the gameplay is easy and linear, almost to the point where it offers very little challenge. I don’t mind, but it could be seen as overly simple or unoriginal.
At first, when playing the demo, I thought this was just another typical shooter with some horrid graphics. In truth, though, the game has good graphics and the gameplay is fun enough. Above all, I enjoyed the movie too darn much to pass up the game, and now I’m addicted to it. If you’re looking for something groundbreaking, you might be dissapointed. Otherwise, you might enjoy this.
5 Stars Pretty awesome game missing one thing…
Wanted: Weapons of Fate for PS3 is an awesome game in my opinion. It is fun, action packed, and the way the story changes from present Wesley Gibson to past Cross and back again is really a treat for fans of the movie and comic book alike.
The controls are really easy to get used to, only took me about 30 seconds, especially since there is a tutorial showing you all of the movies in the game. I love the way you can curve bullets, especially while playing Cross with the semi-automatic. Gameplay is very smooth and quick with the exception of when your playing a ‘boss’. I will say this; it is difficult to know when your life is low unless you pay attention to the brightness and color scheme of the screen. When the screen goes gray, you are about to die… but if you take cover for a couple of seconds, your life builds again.
Enough praise, now here is my one gripe.. I wish the game had a multiplayer. I know so many people that buy this game will only dream of a massive online multiplayer experience where you get to curve bullets, design your own assasin, and hit the open terrain in crazy bullet flying online action. Even if no online multiplayer at least shoot for an online co-op where a friend can join in on the game sort of in a time crisis kind of way.
Overall, I think this is an awesome game. I have no complaints as of yet. I played it for a couple hours last night and am ready to plop down on the couch for some more bullet bending fun. Pick this game up if you want to be entertained and liked either Stronghold and/or Bourne Conspiracy as a few aspects from those games seep through the cracks of Wanted: Weapons of Fate. You will not be disappointed with this game if you want to have a fun gaming experience.
WARNING: THIS GAME IS IN NO WAY SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 I’D SAY OR THOSE OFFENDED BY LANGUAGE OR GORE.
Buy/More Info
PS3 Games Action Action Thriller, Blockbuster, Bullets, Face Attitude, Flick, Hordes, Hour And A Half, J G Jones, Mark Millar, Match Made In Heaven, Motion Picture, New Chapter, Next Level, Person Action, Seat Action, Short Game, Third Person, Video Game World, Visual Style, Wesley Gibson