Poor vehicle control
There is no option to change the look sensitivity of your reticule, meaning that you’ll need an extremely steady hand to be able to dodge left and right to avoid enemy bullets, whilst trying unleash a dozen clips into the approaching hordes of German soldiers.
The poor combat works both ways. Despite walking directly into the line of fire, it’s pretty easy to dodge bullets by running around erratically. If it wasn’t for the enemy tanks you could probably complete the missions without the need for re-enforcements. If you do die, you’ll respawn and the enemies will be in exactly the same positions, the enemy A.I is very poor.
Click for larger imageControlling vehicles can often be a chore. The tank uses the same targeting reticule as the Wraith in Halo 2 and does the job of killing enemies just as effectively. On the other hand, the tank handles extremely poorly; you’ll often find yourself driving into the sides of cliffs or through a wall that you’d hoped to avoid.
However, controlling a delivery truck can be fun, especially if you choose to drive, pedal to the metal, straight into a group of Nazis, or through a makeshift barricade.
Click for larger imageThe gameplay throughout each mission is extremely linear in nature. You’ll be following set routes to reach your destination, and won’t be able to stray off path. I see nothing wrong with a game having linear gameplay, if you want total freedom go and buy an RPG! The map, which sits in the bottom right hand corner of the screen, isn’t really needed, as you’ll always be heading in the right direction.
Everything in The Outfit can be destroyed, and this is where the game excels. Everyone loves blowing stuff up, and this game will allow you to do just that, whilst still having the freedom of destroying anything that you wish. Taking out bridges, bunkers, and whole buildings is great fun. On the downside, the visual aspect of destruction is below par.
