You level up with XP earned via ‘tags’ (PC term for ‘kills’), with partial scores for hits, headshots, and assists. With the exception of an odd / limited run speed that never worked when I needed it to, I had no complaints with its general feel. It can play a bit loose to start (like a Doom or Quake), but that passes, and the sensitivity can be adjusted. Its controls are modeled on the standard FPS mold acclimation should be swift. Depending on the number of players present, the game switches on the fly from Free-for-All to Team Deathmatch, and back again. You’ll find most of the action takes place in the ‘reactor’, a central column with three levels that’s excellent for ambushes or sniping. This isn’t a slight against the game either, as its large layout (with plenty of offshoots and levels) works comfortably for most match sizes (a 4-8 player average in my games, with 16 simultaneous players possible). Just like the original from DigitalDNA Games (yeah, the CastleMiner guys), the game ships with only one map. The graphics and player progression also look much improved. With about three hours of gametime under my belt, I’m confident enough to say that Avatar Laser Wars 2 (80) has taken over as the high-water mark for indie first-person shooters. The third person camera is tossed in favor of fully becoming an FPS for the sequel, which to me feels like the right step. I voted absent for the first Avatar Laser Wars, which was released almost two years ago and well before my reviewing tenure, but a quick sampling of the trial indicates I didn’t miss out on much.
The nature of the service (small or one-man teams) is prohibitive to that type of scope, but there’s been a few contenders that nevertheless press on and accept the challenge. Whether you’re a fan or not, I know I’m not alone in continually looking for a legitimate Call of Duty experience on XBLIG.
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