Good Points
Great multiplayer- Good Attention to detail- Campaign has some very action packed moments.
Bad Points
Very short campaign- The campaign feels familiar- Lack of Weapons in multiplayer.
I picked up this game on the day of release and have been very pleased with my purchase ever since. Ignore the reviews and the critics, Homefront is a very good game and can be enjoyed by any type of gamer be it hardcore or people just looking for a little fun. The game's plot is that North and South Korea have united and have invaded America destroying everything and everyone in their way. Whilst this is not a new concept, Homefront does a good job of engaging you in the action, and making you feel like this could really happen.
First off I would like to warn you that if you are thinking to buy Homefront without Xbox live, PSN or a Internet connection then I think you should look elsewhere for a game. Homefront's campaign is very short and wraps up rather abruptly, you will not only left wanting more, you are left expecting more and may feel disappointed. But it is a memorable campaign and you will enjoy whilsts it lasts, even if it only does last around 5 hours. However in these 5 hours you will experience some very memorable moments and be blown away by the attention to detail. The story is very well thought out and the environment is very well presented to make you feel right at home.
Now for the Multiplayer. This is the main reason I purchased the game. The multiplayer is one if a kind, the introduction of "battle points" is a genius idea and works very well. The battle points system if a very good way of keeping the game fast paced and enjoyable, the idea of it is that the more kills you get, or the more points your capture, the more battle points you achieve. Thus letting you spend them on either assigned things or by spawning in a vehicle. It is a very good addition to the game and makes the whole multiplayer experience more enjoyable.The amount of satisfation you gain when you purchase White phosphorus and take the entire enemy team in one go is unreal. There are a decent number of unlockables and perks in the game, which you will unlock as you rank up, however I would of liked to of seen more weapons to use, such as a larger array of sniper rifles.. You will also have access to a number of vehicles depending on what map you are playing. Vehicles range from the Scout helicopter to the Humvee, these give the multiplayer a wider range of ways to take down you opponents and win the game. Also another factor which makes Homefront's multiplayer action packed is the additon of playable drones. There are 4 drones in the game which you can purchase using battle points, and they each do different things, For example one is a Anti-Vehicle drone and another is a Helicopter which fires rockets.
To conclude, Homefront tries to be a one of a kind first-person shooter and nearly succeeds but for the very short campaign. It's close attention to detail ands it brilliant multiplayer makes Homefront a must buy for first-person shooter fans. It offers some nice moments which are complemented by the games soundtrack, but these moments are rare and do not last long. If you are looking to buy Homefront for its Single player, then you may be better suited looking some where else to fill the gap you are looking for. Apart from that Homefront if another first-person shooter which is worth looking in too.
Gameplay- 4/5
Graphics- 4/5
Co-op/Multiplayer- 5/5
Controls 4/5
Overall Verdict 4/5
