Before the first Crackdown even released, Xbox 360 skeptics panned it for including a Halo 3 multiplayer beta code in each retail copy of the third-person sandbox game. The thinking at the time was that Microsoft included the Halo 3 beta codes to drive sales of what they thought was a sub-par product. Fast-forward several years, and Crackdown stirs fond memories from those who loved collecting orbs, doing wacky vehicular stunts and watching their supercop turn into a character more akin to a superhero.
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.
Looks like this side dish served by MS is winning the hearts of most reviewers. Can't wait for the main course!
Slight rehash of same game and gets 8.6