Guardian writes: "Crackdown was one of the first games to really show that Xbox Live, and online console gaming generally, didn't just have to mean first person shooting. Crackdown was an open world urban playground that made up in freedom and sheer entertainment what it lacked in gripping narrative. Climbing, shooting, driving, jumping – Crackdown had a bit of everything and was easily my game of the year in 2007. The online side was particularly impressive. Two players could play in the same game but chase totally different objectives. One could be attempting to take out a stronghold while the other was on the far side of the map hunting down collectable orbs or driving cars off ramps. The clincher was that most things you did in somebody else's world were applied to "your" game next time you played. Addictive wasn't the word."
Darren writes: "“XBOX NEEDS EXCLUSIVES!”. Sound familiar? It’s something that has been ringing in my ears since becoming an Xbox gamer nearly 20 years ago. It’s possibly the longest standing and harshest criticism levelled against Microsoft’s console family, and I can’t say I wholly disagree. However, there are some out there which can slip through the net every now and then. But bucking the trend was the original Crackdown, which was not one of them. It shifted a very healthy amount of units as well as drawing in universal praise from critics. A sequel then, would be a no-brainer."
It was basically crackdown 1 with zombies, was fun but corners were cut, solid game though.
Crackdown 1 was one of the underrated gems of last gen. I loved that game. Crackdown 2 was crackdown 1 with added zombies and gave the map a paint job. Disappointing, but still enjoyed it for what it was with the added wingsuit, toybox mode and 4 player co-op. Crackdown 3 was basically what Crackdown 2 should have been.
While it is unclear at this time whether its a glitch or intentional. Crackdown, and Crackdown 2 are now free for download on the Xbox store.
Crackdown 1 and 2 were both given for free to Xbox One users to celebrate their launch on the Xbox Live Store and backward compatibility support for the Xbox One. In addition to giving the games for free, Microsoft is now also giving the DLC for Crackdown 2.
How long now?!? Can't wait!