The technically free-to-play online multiplayer-only Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex shooter that Luke Plunkett was so bummed about went live on Steam Early Access this morning. So far learning to play is much more entertaining than actually playing.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex debuted on PSP back in 2005 - and it's about time it was revisited on modern hardware.
PSP version had more characters to the story and an anime feel as limited as it was for a portable. You could customize the controls but lack of seconds analog stick hurt it. And it was an easy game.
PS2 version was better. Third person where you get to see the anime characters, better controls as there was a camera stick, play as Batou with heavy weapons, stealth as the Major is known for. Cool music, great graphics for the time, hacking puzzles, multiplayer vs. It's not a hard game like what was said. And for those writers that ummm.. aren't good, there's an *EASY* difficulty. But you just needed to know your controls and your characters strengths.
Sorry. PS2 version is better in my opinion. Yes, it lacks Tachikoma gameplay. But everything else was better.
Been playing through this on occasional sessions. Haven't beaten it yet but it is very fun, lots of interesting mechanics, especially how it stays true to the run & gun meunuevers of the series.
While the soul of the Ghost of the Shell anime appears absent, First Assault is an enjoyable free-to-play shooter built with help from its community.
It’s free to play on PC and here’s a second match of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – First Assault Online team deathmatch battle. It’s a fast paced first person shooter with all the trimmings you expect these days.
