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There was a time, long ago, when action games were my favorite category. Sadly, those times seemed to have passed. Action games, for the greater part, seem to be rehashes of the same overdone concepts. Even Grand Theft Auto, a series I generally enjoy, is getting a bit stale. The super-hero genre, which seems to be somewhat popular, boosted by newly released movies every couple of seasons, just rehash what we've all already done. Shooters are shooters, even in the FPS realm, little sticks out as new and impressive.

Enter Crackdown. For those of you who are XBL fanatics (as am I), the achievements alone can keep the game fresh even when it feels like it might be time for a break. The collection of "orbs" for general and agility experience, while simple in it's approach, can keep you hoping building to building and searching nooks and crannies long into the night. The nearly RPG-style abilities and their progress add an extra edge to this fantastic game. The graphics are good, despite my usual distaste for cell-shading.

The overall game play, especially with the first (Latino) gang is fairly easy. Though the AI seems pretty decent in many cases. The bosses themselves aren't even that difficult, but the mass of gangsters throughout the city can keep you on our toes.

The variety of weaponry (though I overuse the Limpet Charges I admit), the collecting of weapons at the drop points and the vehicular usage in the game is on par, at least, with other games in the genre. Your ever-improving strength capability, even to the point of throwing vehicles, gives you yet another weapon, so-to-speak, in your arsenal.

Overall, the game is not terribly difficult, but it's "fun factor" is pretty dang high. I definitely recommend this game to everybody, doubly so for those looking to reignite a passion for action games.

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