(continued from previous page) ...over 25 types of weapons to choose from. You’ll be given handguns, shotguns, machine guns, and even heavy artillery to take down the convicts at large. The variety of weapons definitely gives the game a lot more appeal.

Along with an ample supply of weapons is a big selection of vehicles. You’ll have your classic vehicles such as buses, cars, motorcycles with sidecar, jet skis, helicopters, etcetera but each one will be enhanced from the last game. You’ll also be introduced to new vehicles like the hovercraft, which are a lot of joy to ride.

Speaking of new vehicles, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the new epic boss missions and the incredibly crazy new vehicles they’ll possess. Things will definitely get interesting as you progress through the story itself. As expected, each of the gangs these bosses represent will be suited up with their own weaponry and own unique vehicles, giving each its own individuality as well.

There are five gangs in total and they’ve introduced three new gangs to toy with. One we’ve already introduced to you is the Viper Squad. This squad is based around rogue police officers with a commander that is just as bad. They’ll be a big part of the game. Another new gang is the Raiders. These guys are new-age pirates who love to cause trouble on incoming cargo ships, watch out for them in the waters. Lastly, we have the Syndicate. This group based from the UK and Europe seems to be a simple band of armed robbers. Their weaponry is no joke.

Even with how great this game sounds, it isn’t without its flaws. A couple of which may potentially hurt it depending on how you, the gamer feels about them. One of the bigger concerns for this title was the difficulty issue. The last game was very difficult to complete with almost absurd time trials to boot. Extreme Justice has been improved some in this category as the game has a more balanced feel; unfortunately, the difficult time trials still exist and are still a pain to complete. You’ll often time find yourself frustrated and wanting to put the game down.

Another big disappointment was the on-foot missions. They had the potential to be just as cinematic as the car chases, but fell short by miles. Enemies will rush you like a gimped kid with downs syndrome, but they’re not slouches. These guys will take chunks of your life away before you’re even ready to realize you need to take cover. This will undoubtedly cause mass frustration and irritation, but definitely gives a solid stepping-stone for the next game in the series.

In-between missions you’ll be given the delight of watching cell-shaded masterpieces. They add to the games pull by a great deal. The voice over acting is nothing short of Hollywood appeal and helps you get dragged in to the game itself. It’s not quite on the level of MediEvil Resurrection, but it does do the job on a fantastic level.

Don’t think you’ll only have one way of taking it to the bad guys, as BigBig Studios has given you a plethora of game modes to enjoy this time around. We were pleasantly surprised at how many there actually were. In all, there are four modes available while multiplayer gives you even more modes inside of its own. These modes of play include Story, Bounty Mode, Challenge Mode, and even Multiplayer. Each of these modes is a new experience to the franchise outside of the expected single-player story. We’ll break this down for you one by one.

Story Mode revolves around a single-player focus, which includes a deeper plotline than the previous entry in the series. You’ll be able to choose between missions to handle in order to progress through the game and you’ll also be given the opportunity to go to the Laboratory in order to upgrade some of your skills. This mode features well over 50 missions in total and will also have downloadable content in the future.

Bounty Mode is also a single-player mode and has been added in order for you to further unlock things for the game. You’ll be given the opportunity to ... (continued on next page)