Game.co.uk previews Haze

Game.co.uk's Mark Scott plays the PS3's big FPS Christmas hope...

"Let's get one thing straight; Haze may be a late-2007, system-exclusive, next-gen, four-letter, futuristic first-person shooter beginning with a H and an A, but it isn't the PS3's Halo 3, and isn't trying to be."

[THC CELL]

the special looks awesome

[ruibing]

I agree, but I think we have just about enough FPS games. I really just need one or two of them, so this, UT3, and Killzone 2 will be enough.

I suppose I don't quite have a western taste in games, so I'm looking forward to Last Remnant, DMC 4, and MGS 4 when they get released next spring.

[Nagthragarthoth]

UT3, COD4, Resistance, and even uncharted aint enough shooter for me.... If this ends up being a high 80's low 90's I will be very happy.

[PS3PCFTW]

im not impressed.

i have enough ps3 games right now.........might buy ut3, and ut3 will be the last game i buy this year until february.

we all know what well be playing in february.

[marinelife9]

Uncharted and Haze are spoiling me with no load times. Any future games that have load times I'm going to have to automatically deduct points for.

[Rice]

Haze, is another game i might be getting in 2008...

[Crazyglues]

I mean first they hyped it all up to be a halo 3 killer, and it doesn't really even look close to that good.

Now don't get me wrong, maybe it will be amazing, but I'm just saying I've heard this before, LAIR, HEAVEN SWORD, -come to mind - good games but nothing breath taking. hell they didn't ever really push the PS3.

Uncharted was amazing, and the first I've seen of true next gen on the PS3. From what I've seen Uncharted looks like they did a much better job then the people working on HAZE.

Had it come out in 2007 they would have had my money, but 2008. I'm just going to have to pass and get something like Killzone 2 and MGS4, and GTAIV. This game in no longer even on my radar.

I might rent it. But that's about it. I think COD4 spoiled me, that game is so amazing and just looks unreal, that I'm not even impressed with HAZE..

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like that.

[remix]

well actually now that i think about it, i was alittle bit when it was FIRST annouced but after seeing gameplay, im not that excited anymore. and besides, i have call of duty 4 and im getting unreal so thats enough fps's for me.

i MIGHT rent haze but like you, im more so into dmc,mgs4, type of games and haze isnt for me.

even if it isnt good, people werent really expecting much from it anyway.

the next fps i will get will be killzone 2 and thats probably it for 2008.
im not a HUGE fan of fps's and there definetely over flooding the market which is irritating

[ruibing]

The main reason Haze stands out is that it is the first exclusive that really has the co-op gameplay that 360's GoW and Halo 3 had. If I was to purchase Haze, the co-op compaign mode and the multiplayer would be the main reason, or else I would just get UT3.

[EZCheez]

And the only reason I don't is because of the faith I have in Free Radical. I've played too many of their games to think of anything less than an at least adequate story and awesome multiplayer. The only thing I can imagine them not having experience in is finding ways to expand the online like COD4's perks. I still think they can pull it off though.

Now I know it might not be as big a graphics whore as other games, but I really think this game will be fun. Also, don't forget about the 4 player online coop against the different factions. They are finding some great ways to keep it fresh like playing dead, the options with nectar, and the strenghs and weaknesses of both factions.

[smirx]

Well, first I would like to mention that this game must still be on your "radar" if your still reading about it, and posting inquiries about it. That said, I do agree with you. It just doesn't look fun to me. I think it's the storyline that turns me off mostly. It just seems really cheesy and gimmicky, ie. nectar.... I don't know, perhaps you and I will both be eating our words when it comes out! However, no matter how popular it becomes, I still don't see any fun in being another F-ing "Soldier" in an FPS. I really believe it's time for something new in FPS's. Bioshock is my favorite FPS shooter but I don't have a 360 anymore, after trading it in for a PS3. Bioshock, now that was FUN. We need more games like that. OK I suppose I should stop ranting....

[Polluted]

@EZcheez: I'm with you on that one. Free Radical is one of my favorite developers. I'm the first to admit that Haze looks somewhat unimpressive graphically, but Timesplitters 2 was never that great looking and it's my favorite console shooter yet. If anyone can pull off all the weird ideas they have for this game and make them fun, it's Free Radical.

[resistance100]

I've preordered this from GAME months ago, the fact we get a free metal tin and necter glowstick is an added bonus =D

[jorellpogi]

The packaging is nice. The game seem nice too. A must buy for me and a good addition to my PS3 game library.

[name]

I thought it was delayed till early 08 by ubisoft because they wanted to help their Q1 revonue?

[resistance100]

It is, however this preview has been on the site for ages.

[jackdoe]

I thought it was delayed because it wasn't ready.

[Polluted]

I thought it was un-delayed again. Ah well. It's not like I can afford it right now anyway.

[actas123]

Wow nice graphics... Haze, nice name.

[felidae]

yeah. another killer exclusive for the ps3.

me = happy.

[bootsielon]

prostitute ;)

[FirstknighT]

Haze has some good ideas but in the end it's just another good fps. It will not be in the same class as a Bioshock or a Halo 3.

[hotshot127]

actually i think the game sucks to be honest.

i think its ok but nothing more. it has a good multiplayer but its just another run in the mill fps which i dont need.

its ok though because i have call of duty 4 and unreal

[Muff1nB4k3r]

FirstknighT- I agree with your point with the ideas being good, as for the class relative to Bioshock or Halo 3 it all depends on whether or not Free Radical has something revolutionary to introduce to the FPS table (i sortta doubt it though) (COD4 is spoiling a lot of things for me too so I hope my Ratchet and Clank meets that bar set),

and to all the ppl talking bout Halo/Halo 3 killer,
man i'm sure it was just some user on the gamespot forum or somewhere else that posted a thread on 'Is Haze our Halo?' (partially verbatim) on the ps3 forum and as far as I can recall, Free Radical never hyped Haze as a game killer so don't all get into a nitpick on it eh? Any insights into this reply away!

Cheers

[cellypower]

to Xbox fans. I am picking this up day one.

[rofldings]

I'll agree that it may not live up to the greatness of Bioshock (On PC) - but it definitely rapes Halo 3. Halo 3 is a crock of ass, it does nothing new.

Seriously, I could play UT99 and it'd be more fun than Halo 3. gg.

Even CSS looks better graphically. :)

[IQUITN4G]

Free radical are rather fab and this should be smart.

I especially like the yellow on black Haze.The first thing i think of is Halo when looking at those four letters however and it makes me wonder the reasoning behind that font and name choice.

Timesplitters are rather classy games so i have no doubt this will be pretty cool, but unlikely a Halo beater hehe knowing how it is free radical games play.

[TwissT]

Haze sounds really compelling esspecially the rebel gameplay I really want just go in a group of mantel troopers and just play dead lol.

[J@D]

lol HaZe and I will best friend for a VERY LONG LONG TIME that for sure but until that time arrive next year UT3 and I are going to hangout for a while.